Ex Hex is an American

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band formed in 2013. The band consists of

Mary Timony Mary Bozana Timony (born October 17, 1970) is an American independent singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, and violist. She has been a member of the bands Helium, Autoclave and Wild Flag, and currently fronts Ex Hex. Timony's music is oft ...

, Betsy Wright and Laura Harris. Ex Hex recorded its first single, " Hot and Cold" in Timony's basement, then went on to record ''

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'', with Mitch Easter and

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. on October 7, 2014, the record debuted on

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. They toured extensively, playing with

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, Rocket from the Crypt, and The Jacuzzi Boys, among others. Ex Hex performed at

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in the summer of 2016. The band takes its name from Timony's 2005 solo album '' Ex Hex''. On January 9, 2019, the band announced their second album, '' It's Real'', released on March 22, 2019, on

Discography

Albums * ''

'' (2014) * '' It's Real'' (2019) Singles * "Hot and Cold" 7" (2014)

References

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