Red Mosquito

Punk fans often pine for a Fugazi reunion – but according to Fugazi leader Ian MacKaye, that’s something of a misunderstanding of the band’s current status. During a recent episode of the Culture Creature podcast, I asked MacKaye about the band’s current status. MacKaye reiterated a point that I’ve heard him make about Fugazi before: “We still are in the band together with each other, regardless of what people think.”

I followed up by asking, “Have you guys ever jammed just for fun at any point?” He replied, “Oh, sure – over the years? Sure, of course, yeah. But really – purely just to play music together because that’s what we love to do.”

So Fugazi still exists – they’ve just gone underground (literally, if their private performances occur in the basement of Dischord House). MacKaye went on to discuss the ramifications that he feels complicate the potential for a public Fugazi performance, including the ticket resale market, band members’ personal circumstances, and more.

Listen to the complete Ian MacKaye interview on the Culture Creature podcast.

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tragabigzanda wrote:Top 10 maybe?
Hello Morning
Close Captioned
The Kill
Place/Position
Do You Like Me?
Latest Disgrace
Recap Modotti
Nightshop
Break
Life & Limb

I'd maybe bump Life & Limb for Epic Problem

Chris Lawhorn released Fugazi Edits. The album includes 22 instrumental tracks, which sample 100 songs from Fugazi's discography. As in other cases, the band had no involvement in the production. But, the album was authorized for release by MacKaye, with the proceeds going to charity.