Ex Models

Ex Models is a no wave-influenced band based in Brooklyn, New York

The band, based around brothers Shahin and Shahyar Motia, was started while they were in high school. They reunited after college to make their debut, Other Mathematics. It was released in 2001 on Ace Fu Records. The subject of their lyrics range from sex to Jean Baudrillard and his philosophy about Simulacra. For example, on "The Birth Of Disneyland" vocalist, Shahin Motia, sings "See the grown-ups act like children. It's a way of living." Many compare Shahin's vocals to David Byrne of Talking Heads or Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo.

Their second album, Zoo Psychology, was released two years later. It took ideas from the first album, but broke more rules. The songs became more dirty and noisy with peculiar time changes. By this time, bassist Mike Masiello left the band. Zach Lehrhoff replaced him, partaking in vocals as well.

By 2005 the band had pared down to the duo of Shahin and Zach and a 3rd album Chrome Panthers was released marking a new direction, even more repetitive and minimalist, the band dubbed Fundustrial Noise. Contributing on record and, occasionally, live was drummer Kid Millions of Oneida. Eventually the rhythms became more primal and live the band would utilize as many as three drummers.

In 2007 the 'classic' line-up of both Motias, Zach and drummer Jake Fiedler performed in NYC's East River Park.

Ex Models are active in the Brooklyn music scene and are also in side bands. Shahin is in The First Lady Of Cuntry and the Cunts and Zach is in The Seconds. In 2006 a new side band formed called Knyfe Hyts in which Zach and Shahin were rejoined by Shah Motia.

A documentary for the Ex Models (currently untitled) is set to release sometime in 2008.

Members

*Shahin Motia - vocals/guitar
*Zach Lehrhoff - vocals/bass guitar or guitar
*Shahyar Motia - guitar
*Jake Fiedler - drums

Former

*Mike Masiello - bass guitar
*Kid Millions - drums (guest)

Discography

Albums
*"Other Mathematics" (2001, Ace Fu Records)
*"Zoo Psychology" (2003, Frenchkiss Records)
*"Chrome Panthers" (2005, Troubleman Unlimited)

Splits, Compilations, LPs
*"" (2001, Arena Rock Recording Co.)
*"U.S. Pop Life Vol. 13 Northeast New Core" (2001, Contact Records) (Japan Only)
*"Ex Models/The Seconds Pink EP" (2002, My Pal God Records)
*Raw Wild Love 7" (2002, X-Mist Records)
*"" (2003 Mute/Blast First)
*"Zoo Psychology LP" (2003, X-Mist Records)
*Ex Models/Holy Molar split 7" EP (2004, Three One G)
*"Chrome Panthers LP (European Edition)" (2005, X-Mist)

External links

* [http://exmodels.org Ex Models official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/exmodels Ex Models on Myspace]
* [http://www.troublemanunlimited.com Troubleman Unlimited Records]
* [http://www.timmcmahan.com/exmodels.htm Lazy-i Interview: October 2005]
* [http://punkcast.com/211/ PUNKCAST#211] Vid of Ex Models @ Siberia NYC - Oct 18 2002. (RealPlayer)
* [http://punkcast.com/1169/ PUNKCAST#1169] Vid of Ex Models @ East River Park NYC - Jun 23 2007. (RealPlayer, mp4)