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Posted byu/EXHEXBAND Ex Hex6 hours ago ASK EX HEX! AMA is over, thanks Ex Hex!!! Something you wanna know about Ex Hex? Ask us all your burning questions, we're here!

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level 1 art36 5 points · 5 hours ago Since burning questions are on the table, how many BIC lighters have you lost in your lifetime?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 7 points · 5 hours ago None, I still have all of my bic lighters in a drawer -LH

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level 3 art36 3 points · 4 hours ago Champ 🏆

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level 1 Duckbreather 1 point · 5 hours ago What are your fave rock bios? Any new fx on this new album/tour? What’s the story of the amazing sleeve design?

Thank you! X

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 5 hours ago "Please Kill Me", "Fast Ride Out of Here" by Pete Way, "Here, There, and Everywhere : My Life Reording the Music of The Beatles" bu Geoff Emerick, "I Brought Down The MC5" by Michael Davis....-LH

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level 1 Endwithand 1 point · 5 hours ago How real is the new album?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 5 points · 4 hours ago Well, it seems so real I can see it And it seems so real I can feel it And it seems so real I can taste it And it seems so real I can hear it

Buzcocks RIP PS. xo MT

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level 1 fallingdowndown 1 point · 5 hours ago What was your favorite quote song lyrics back then when you started making music and today? - Ciao!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago How about that song "Donuts make my Brown Eye Blue" by Cristal Gayle. LOL :) MT

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level 1 DadHat78 5 points · 5 hours ago Hi Team Ex Hex! The swirly vinyl should be coming from Rough Trade any day now. I am very excited. I'm charmed that teaching guitar lessons served as a way towards forming this band. So how neat would it be to have an Ex Hex tab book published?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 5 points · 4 hours ago WILL YOU DO IT FOR US??

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level 3 DadHat78 4 points · 4 hours ago If Merge produces one and only one tab book, that should be it.

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level 1 ModernGirl 1 point · 5 hours ago Love you all so much..

How do you think indie/rock music has changed (and the band) in the five years since Rips and It's Real? After Another DeMINTion what would be the next food each of you would love an Ex Hex reference to?

I'm such a huge fan, thank you so much for a follow up record and can't wait to see you in a few weeks!

[edit for clarity]

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Thank you!! I wanna write more songs about ice cream. But we love snacks in general, so the song subjects are endless! XO -LH

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level 3 ModernGirl 1 point · 4 hours ago Rainbow Shiner sprinkles on Another DiMINTion was a missed opportunity.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago I dunno laura what do you think? I think we should probably have ex hex chocolate bars next

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level 3 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago and thank YOU!

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level 3 ModernGirl 2 points · 4 hours ago You Fell Apart chocolate squares?

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level 4 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago good idea!!!

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level 1 cbandy 4 points · 5 hours ago Hi I love your new record! When you write music usually, do you set aside time to work on a song, or do you wait for inspiration to come to you?

I know that’s kind of a vague question but I’m interested in your process since I find your songs so catchy - they seem effortless in a way

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago hmmm... I think both of those things. I'm glad it SEEMS effortless lol! We put in a lot of time tweaking things and re writing them, editing stuff out, etc... so nice to hear you've been enjoying it. -MT

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level 1 sara520 5 points · 5 hours ago Hey guys 🤗 there has been a lot of online discussion this week on whether or not Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” holds up. What 90’s album do you each think hold up the best today? (Saying The Dirt Of Luck is cheating even though it’s true)

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 7 points · 4 hours ago The Chronic? Any Gories records? Aquemini, The Soft Bulletin, Teengenerate. So many...-LH

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level 1 MyFloppyCock 3 points · 5 hours ago I work too early to go to shows on weekdays very often, but I wanna see y'all when you come to Dallas. What excuse should I use to buy myself a couple extra hours sleep the next morning?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 8 points · 4 hours ago Say your rotating your energy and balancing your chi for success, peace, and happiness! This excuse always works ;) -LH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 6 points · 4 hours ago Tell your boss that we trapped you backstage and force fed you IceCream, and you had a real sugar crash

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level 3 MyFloppyCock 3 points · 4 hours ago One time I actually was late to work because I ate a stupid amount of candy and then passed out without setting an alarm so this one's a little too real

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level 1 BRAlNWASH 4 points · 5 hours ago I’ve noticed a few artists calling this out lately; how often do venues take a cut of merch sales? It seems not right because I don’t see them giving a band a cut of drink and food sales. But alas I’m not inside the business so I don’t really know or understand the whole picture.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago Bigger venues tend to take a small percentage of merch sales. Yeah thats a good point actually! -MT

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level 3 BRAlNWASH 2 points · 4 hours ago Thank you for clarifying that for me. See y'all next week in Richmond!

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level 1 whyRUsoconvinced 1 point · 5 hours ago Mary, would you like to jam in Northampton, MA (or somewhere near) sometime if you're in town? Maybe somewhere else? I've just always wanted to play some guitar with you, maybe learn something. I'm a recent college grad, I play in local bands and I have music online :)

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level 1 JayLenoBlows 3 points · 5 hours ago Howdy, I love your work!! Favorite records for rainy days? If you collect music physically, what's your best record store find?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 5 hours ago I love Suggie Otis. we just played at Crooked Beat in VA, that's a pretty cool joint. I also really love Joes record Paradise in Silver Spring MD. this is MT btw

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level 3 JayLenoBlows 1 point · 4 hours ago Thank you so much for the reply :)

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level 1 GetYourFaceAdjusted 5 points · 5 hours ago It seems like the live music scene is picking up in D.C. with three new venues at the Wharf alone. Does it feel like the crowds are becoming more responsive? Do you think the D.C. reputation of having dead crowds is deserved? Any other DC bands I should be aware of (besides Bat Fangs)? Really enjoying the new album! Tough Enough has such a strutting rhythm, really fun.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 9 points · 4 hours ago We love The Messthetics, Flasher, Gauche, Teen Cobra, Desdemonas, the list goes on really! That dead crowd thing is a nasty rumor!-LH

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level 1 AMC_Mark 3 points · 5 hours ago have you ever tried microdosing?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago OMG

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level 2 danimal6000 2 points · 4 hours ago Macrodosing is way more fun

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level 1 TracyJackson 3 points · 5 hours ago I've got the impression that, while Rips was more in the power pop/punk rock vein, It's Real draws from more influences pre-punk: classic rock, even some psychedelia. What's your stance on the often perceived antagonism between these genres? How do they / don't they connect? And while we're at it, I always love hearing about musician's favorite records, so what are some of your all-time faves in these genres - and if there's something close to your heart that doesn't fit within these categories, also beyond?

Anyway, thanks for one of the few current takes on rock'n'roll I truly enjoy!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago Wow that's a tough one! well, we really do pull inspiration and influence from all of the above mentioned genres. The antagonism between them is not really something we pay attention to-we just are drawn to sounds we like. I love how these subcategories inform each other and continue to morph and merge and split through different artists. I guess thats pretty psychedelic! -LH

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level 1 AnDeluzion 3 points · 4 hours ago Any advice on approaching your favorite musicians at shows? I'm working up the guts to say hi back to Laura Harris. She said hi to me twice at Ex Hex gigs and I giggled and got bashful and vanished.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago HI! I like it when people say hello, I assume most people do. I hope you do since I keep saying it to you! -LH

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level 1 yourenorocknrollfun 3 points · 4 hours ago Will the video for "New Kid" ever be released? Also do you like meatballs?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago maybe? We shot it and never finished editing it. Think it might be in the works at some point. welllll the meatball question is p difficult. hmmmm....I mean I just got food poisoning from some Hello Fresh meatballs last week, so I think I'd say I need some time to think about my answer?? -MT

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 6 points · 4 hours ago Vegetarian meat balls! in red sauce. -LH

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level 2 ModernGirl 2 points · 4 hours ago Are you my lost friend?

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level 1 leafysun 3 points · 4 hours ago First heard you at Landmark in 2015. What was it like playing a stage like that, and do you think they should bring a festival like that back to DC? (I for one day yes, especially since Sweetlife is no more)

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago oh cool! Yeah we did really like playing at that fest, and hope something similar comes back to DC.

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level 1 jtouhill 5 points · 4 hours ago For Mary: I lived in Providence, RI, during the mid- to late-‘90s, and I saw Helium several times at venues like Lupo’s and the Met Cafe. Were there any Providence bands from that time period that you particularly enjoyed (e.g., Small Factory, Scarce, Velvet Crush, Thee Hydrogen Terrors, Lightning Bolt, or others)? Also, I know you played with the Dambuilders and the Flying Nuns quite a bit back then (both great bands), but were there any other mid- to late-90s bands from Boston that you thought were great, but might’ve been less well-known? Thanks!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago HI! Oh cool. Yes I was buddies with peeps in Scarce and Small Factory, in the early and mid 90s'. liked velvet Crush too. I don't think Lightning Bolt was a think until pretty late 90s?

yeah I liked Spore, Fan Modine, magnetic fields

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level 3 jtouhill 3 points · 4 hours ago Thanks for replying. Lightning Bolt actually formed at RISD in ‘94, and I think the first time I saw them was in early-‘95. Back then, they were a 3-piece, with Hisham Bharoocha (later of Black Dice) on vocals and guitar.

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level 4 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago oh dang

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level 5 jtouhill 2 points · 4 hours ago P.S. I live in Madison, WI, now; so I’ll be seeing you play here in a couple of weeks. Best of luck on the rest of the tour too.

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level 3 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago oooh I forgot Swirles and Syrup USA. LOVED Swirles so much

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level 1 ytsurr 5 points · 4 hours ago Not so much a question but a declaration: you guys slayed at crooked beat this weekend! It’s Real is the real thing! Much love, xx.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 4 hours ago Thank you:)!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago awww thanks :)

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level 1 danimal6000 3 points · 4 hours ago Have you ever seen a ghost?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago I haven't I don't think, but definitely felt the presence. One unlocked my door at a haunted hotel. It was thrilling!!! -Its a long story, Ill write a horror movie based on it someday. -LH

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level 1 5centraise 3 points · 4 hours ago Mary, how do you like the Giles, Giles & Fripp album you bought at Amoeba for the What's In My Bag video? They are some of my favorite musicians, but their other album is mostly a bunch of silly stories, and I'm scared to buy this one.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago why thanks you for asking. I enjoy GG&F... maybe not my fave record in the world but cool

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 3 hours ago oh but wait that song Talk to the Wind is on it, that song is soooo good

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level 3 5centraise 1 point · 3 hours ago OK, you talked me into it! I'm going to track down a copy. Thanks for answering, and for all the great music.

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level 1 future_of_music 2 points · 4 hours ago Desert island 3 favorite FX pedals? (Are gear questions fun or annoying?)

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 4 hours ago I would say: MXR Carbon Copy delay, Earthquaker Acapolco Gold, and Bets and I just both got the Pyramids Flanger they make which is pretty cool -mt

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level 1 comic-sans-culottes 1 point · 4 hours ago Hi, what are your current favorite/most used alternate tunings or pedals? Thanks

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago DADGBE, DADGAE just normal old drop D and also sometimes dropping the B to and A....

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Thank You!!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago I think it was a pretty positive experience, It was nice to be around the scene and I feel glad it was happening here when I was in high school in the 80s. Made me want to play in a band for sure. -mt

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 4 hours ago It's a sensory experience. Great casting. Glad they got Tommy Lee's rollercoaster drum set in there. -LH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago I feel like we might need to text betsy to get an answer, I think she's already watched it twice?

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level 4 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Paradise City -LH

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level 5 ModernGirl 2 points · 4 hours ago 🤔

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level 6 danimal6000 1 point · 3 hours ago Yep

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level 1 sleaterkinseyscale 2 points · 4 hours ago hey! from one DC resident to another, what are some of your favorite underrated spots in the city?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America in North East. It has replicas of the catacombs in Rome among other cool stuff. Parrots, Parrots, Parrots, just Parrots in Falls Church, VA for a parrot fix. -LH

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level 3 LinusBlanket56 1 point · 3 hours ago I pass by Parrots, Parrots, Parrots, just Parrots all the time. I got to check this place out. It looks super rundown, and out of place.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago hmmmm. Laura what you think? Not sure about the underrated part. here are some friends businesses that rule! Elle, Mt Desert Ice Cream, Izakaya Seki, Black Cat, 9:30...

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level 3 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago All these are excellent! if you can make it to any of these spots you're in for a treat! -LH

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level 1 mistertrick66 2 points · 4 hours ago Hey everybody, long time fan, my first ever club show was 8/8/02 when Mary, Erase Errata (Anxious Rats 4 Life) opened for Sonic Youth at the 930 Club, and was curious for you all what are your favorite DC club show memories either you played in or witnessed, whether it be the 930, Black Cat, R'nR Hotel or else where.

Love to you all, Patrick

RIP Skip Groff

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level 1 DadHat78 2 points · 4 hours ago This is slightly weird, but what kind of animal would represent Ex Hex. I can see it be a Tiger.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago A tiger head and Pegasus wings with a dragons fiery breath and the talons of a Roc. But with the heart of a Lion and the loyalty of a Golden Retriever -LH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago I would have to agree with this. or possibly a unicorn. to maybe a ZORCE? (horse-zebra) ALICORN? (unicorn and pegasus) -mt

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level 1 QuirkyProtection 2 points · 4 hours ago What are your favorite clubs to play?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago I like the Bowery Ballroom, Cat's Cradle, Black Cat, The Echo...-LH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 4 hours ago there are so many. We're loyal to DC so we love 9:30 and Clack Cat. but as far as other towns...there are too many to mention. off hand pretty much any club that has a really good sound system and is pretty comfortable to be in? it's pretty amazing how many venues have crappy sound systems/ or just aren't set up well acoustically

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 4 hours ago Maaaaayyybeeee...-lh

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level 1 shannellll 1 point · 4 hours ago What kind of merch is in store for the upcoming tour? Excited to see y’all in Carrboro!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Some cool new stuff comin your way! enamel, rainbow print, were mixing it up a little so look out!-LH

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level 1 Junkstar 3 points · 4 hours ago How is it that after 51 years, The Zombies O&O is still fresh?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 4 hours ago because its genius!! fave band ever -MT

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Jeez too many to remember-and more coming up! Its gonna be super fun to tour with our friends, Feels, and Moaning! -LH

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level 1 AnDeluzion 2 points · 4 hours ago Given how often you're either in the studio or on the road, does anyone in the band have time for love and relationships? How do you manage love and rock?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Its easy! j/k. -lh

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level 1 danimal6000 1 point · 4 hours ago What’s your favorite Prince song? Mine is I Would Die 4 U.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Controversy really hits the spot for me. -LH

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago Its Real being out! and this tour coming up! and pyrokinesis! -LH

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level 1 ATLjarcher 1 point · 4 hours ago MT just want to say thank you for devoting your life to this. I'm sure it seems a lot of the time like you're talking to a wall or something, and the pay sucks. It has to be very difficult to keep doing this, working crummy jobs in-between projects and scrambling to pay bills. But please keep at it. You're a very inventive musician.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 3 hours ago hugs to you xo M

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level 1 AnDeluzion 2 points · 4 hours ago I know this isn't a question, I just wanted it to be known how much I love Ex Hex, and honestly the entire Mary Timony musical catalog. She was nice enough to take a picture with me once, and every once and a while I see it and it just makes me so happy. Also Betsy chatted with me once about Roy Orbison and Silverchair. I have so many lovely memories and I just wanted to say thanks :)

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago my goodness, thank YOU. thats so sweet xo Mary

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level 1 LastGlass1971 1 point · 4 hours ago Besides copious amounts of ice cream, what kinds of self care do y'all enjoy to keep happy and healthy on tour?

P.S. Love y'all oodles and the trapper keeper that came with the album pack is dreamy.

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 2 points · 4 hours ago stretching! its very important. Lots of water. TV keeps me pretty happy on tour, also having a good pillow or using a good bag as a pillow. and vitamins. -LH

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level 1 danimal6000 2 points · 4 hours ago Who would win in a fight between Ex Hex and Evil Ex Hex?

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 3 hours ago the struggle between good and evil will never end!

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level 2 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 5 points · 3 hours ago They would put down their swords and join forces to make a super Ex Hex!

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level 1 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 4 points · 3 hours ago Okay everyone thanks so much!!! we had a blast answering all the questions. We gotta run now and pack for tour but we'll see you all soon we hope:)

-EX HEX

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level 1 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 3 points · 3 hours ago oh no guys!! we gotta go!

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level 1 EXHEXBAND Ex Hex 1 point · 3 hours ago THANKS YOU GUYS!! THIS WAS FUN! gotta run XO!!

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level 1 danimal6000 1 point · 3 hours ago What’s in your Netflix queue?

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level 1 AnDeluzion 2 points · 3 hours ago Does anyone in the band like Bon Jovi? Or is that too cheesy? I grew up with parents who listened to 80's rock and that band's production value always stuck out to me for some reason. Which may be more the producers/engineer's than the band

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level 1 AnDeluzion 1 point · 3 hours ago Help settle a debate please: Does listening to music, as an adult, that you liked growing up inherently nostalgia? In my opinion, there's a fine line between liking something because it reminds you have a prior time/place, vs your tastes just having not changed at all over the years.

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