Ex-Cult

Taking cues from the psychedelic noise of the 1960’s, the art-damaged post-punk of the late 1970’s, and the aggression and immediacy of early 1980’s US Hardcore, Ex-Cult has curated a sound that audiences nationwide find accessible, yet not quite like anything else they’ve heard.

Conceived at the legendary Memphis dive, the Lamplighter, by longtime friends Michael Peery (drums) and Chris Shaw (vocals), the band played their first show three read more…

Taking cues from the psychedelic noise of the 1960’s, the art-damaged post-punk of the late 1970’s, and the aggression and immediacy of early 1980’s US Hardcore, Ex-Cult has curated a sound that audiences nationwide find accessible, yet not quite like anything else they’ve heard.

Conceived at the legendary Memphis dive, the Lamplighter, by longtime friends Michael Peery (drums) and Chris Shaw (vocals), the band played their first show three months after the first practice, immediately gaining a local fan base and grabbing the attention of the Memphis punk institution known as Goner Records.

After going through a name change (from Sex Cult to Ex-Cult) and releasing a couple of now impossible to find singles, Ex-Cult headed to San Francisco to record with producer and fan Ty Segall. The result is a post-punk juggernaut, oozing with flying saucer fuzz guitar, a pummeling rhythm section, and snarling vocals. Ex-Cult heads out on their first US tour this January supporting Ty Segall, with plans to release a handful of records in 2013 already in the works.

“Ex-Cult is the Memphis band formerly known as Sex Cult who offer a fresh take on the darkened, deadpan corners of noisy 1970’s proto-punk”—Pitchfork

“Rising Stars with members from many various outfits, Ex-Cult (formerly Sex Cult) crams catchy punk rock through the “we can do anything” mindset of pioneers like the Urinals, Australia’s X, or Wire.”—Goner Records

“Formally known as Sex Cult, EX-CULT are a noise punk band from Memphis who will introduce you to a realm of vintage ’70s chord slams and beat you senseless with a candid sound.”—Blare Magazine

News

• Wondering Sound reviews Ex-Cult's performance at SXSW Mar 18, 2014
• Spin streams Ex-Cult's "Midnight Passenger" Feb 10, 2014
• The Bottom String announces Ex-Cult's inclusion to Phuzz Phest 2014 Jan 31, 2014
• Under the Radar announces Ex-Cult to play CMJ 2013 Aug 28, 2013
• Brooklyn Vegan recaps Ex-Cult's show at Death by Audio Jul 26, 2013
• Spin features Ex-Cult's "Mister Fantasy" Jul 12, 2013
• Go Memphis previews Ex-Cult's show at Bucaneer Lounge Jul 11, 2013
• Brooklyn Vegan announces Ex-Cult's show at Death by Audio Jul 1, 2013
• Brooklyn Vegan reviews Ex-Cult's show at Death By Audio Jun 10, 2013
• Free Williamsburg featured video of Ex-Cult at Seaport Music Festival Jun 8, 2013
• Brooklyn Vegan announces Ex-Cult tour dates May 28, 2013
• Brooklyn Vegan announces Ex-Cult to play The Seaport Music Festival, tour dates Apr 23, 2013
• Ex-Cult touring, including East Coast dates with OBN IIIs Apr 8, 2013
• Ex-Cult show review at Empty Bottle Feb 13, 2013
• Ex-Cult's Chris Shaw on the Appeal of Mono Recordings and How It's a Working Class Sound on Denver Westword Feb 12, 2013
• Chicago Reader review of Ex-Cult show Feb 9, 2013
• Ex-Cult opens for Ty Segall at Blind Pig Feb 5, 2013
• Ex-Cult's 2/1 Webster Hall Show with Ty Segall and Mac DeMarco reviewed on Brooklyn Vegan Feb 4, 2013
• Ex-Cult's Self-Titled LP receives 6.9 on Pitchfork Nov 28, 2012
• Ex-Cult's S/T Debut Reviewed by Santa Barbara Independent Nov 12, 2012
• Ex-Cult's Self-Titled album now streaming on Spin.com Nov 6, 2012

Tour Dates

Date	Venue	Location	With	Tickets
Sat 5/17/2014	529	Atlanta, Georgia	GHB, Zoners, & Carmen
Sun 5/18/2014	Pinhook	Durham , North Carolina
Mon 5/19/2014	Strange Matter	Richmond, Virginia
Tue 5/20/2014	DC9	Washington, DC
Thu 5/22/2014	Mercury Lounge	New York, New York
Sat 5/24/2014	Quinn's	Beacon, New York
Mon 5/26/2014	Middle East Upstairs	Boston, Massachusetts
Wed 5/28/2014	Happy Dog	Cleveland, Ohio
Thu 5/29/2014	Empty Bottle	Chicago, Illinois
Fri 5/30/2014	Firecracker 500 Festival at the Mill	Iowa City, Iowa