***BACK IN STOCK ON CD!!! “The Ex released their previous regular studio album as a four-piece (Catch My Shoe) in 2010. While that might seem like a long stretch, their schedule since then tells you another story. The band also released a second album with Ethiopian legend Getatchew Mekuria, and another one with Brass Unbound, featuring several of their friends from the realm of free improvisation. On top of that, there were also a few 7-inches, several phenomenal birthday festivals and a lavish photo book that was published as a tribute to the late Getatchew Mekuria in 2016. But now there’s new music, with the unmistakable ‘Ex energy.’ The three-pronged guitar approach is still as exciting as ever, with the guitars of Andy Moor, Terrie Hessels and Arnold de Boer creating tense, interlocking webs of connections and drummer Katherina Bornefeld pushing the band with dancing, hypnotic patterns. “There are some remnants of their African adventures, but most of all, this is a return to the power of The Ex as a unit that effortlessly juggles noisy / disjointed guitar parts, trance-like grooves, defiant chanting and a relentless, infectious drive. Colorful and fierce at the same time, 27 Passports once again expands their horizon and enriches their sound, while remaining true to the core of their philosophy: forward in all directions!” —Guy Peters
LP $17.50
03/23/2018
CD $13.00
03/23/2018
***A compilation of the highlights from almost 25 years of THE EX live history at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam; one of the world’s leading jazz clubs. Some 12 exciting concerts & festivals with dozens of amazing guests from all over the planet. From the almost legendary first gig in June 1991, with guests HAN BENNINK, WOLTER WIERBOS, AB BAARS and comedian HERR SEELE; the OOCTOBER MEETING; Han Buhrs PodiumPrijs; ICP Jubilee; The Ex Orkest; 3 GETATCHEW MEKURIA nights; a New Years Eve Party; 2 nights the 33 1/3 Festival, to the recent concert for Concert For Children. Double CD with booklet, posters and article by Dutch journalist PETER BRUYN. No Export to UK/EU.
2XCD $13.00
07/24/2015
***This new 7” single release is a musical cooperation between THE EX and the Ethiopian acoustic band FENDIKA. The Ex has a long history with Ethiopian music and have worked together with Fendika for 6 years, including many European and American festivals and also in Ethiopia. Slowly they grew closer and the result is stunning: the typical Ex rhythms and riffs, combined with traditional instruments as the one string masinko, the kobero drums and the great voice of singer NARDOS. No Export to UK/EU.
7" $6.00
04/21/2015
***Received a 8.1 rating from Pitchfork. THE EX are sometimes described as "experimental trance-dance avant-afro-punk improv music"… and no one knows what descriptions this metamorphosis will conjure up. The Ex plan to unleash a new wild & combustible album in collaboration with four of the world's most powerful horn players for some in-the-red swing time. BRASS UNBOUND comprise Swedish force of nature MATS GUSTAFSSON (sax), Chicago jazz heavyweight KEN VANDERMARK (sax), Italian wild card ROY PACI (trumpet) and boundary busting classical/futurist WOLTER WIERBOS (trombone). The line up is dexterous & dangerous, as players, improvisers and entertainers, this group are nothing short of phenomenal. Expect fireworks. No Export.
LP $13.00
05/28/2013
***BACK IN STOCK!!! Some statistics: This is the 25th CD/LP release on their own Ex Records and Catch My Shoe is the first with new singer ARNOLD DE BOER. The songs range from high energy Gurage music from Ethiopia to hypnotic full on dance tunes. “In a decade when everyone from The Incredible String Band to the Jesus Lizard has staged a comeback, THE EX top them all; not only are they still together thirty years after they first came together as a punk quartet playing gigs in Amsterdam squats, they’ve never compromised their values, and their music has never sucked. Key to their success is a commitment to constant change and improvisational acumen that enable them to turn circumstances that might break a lesser band into opportunities for growth." No Export.
LP $13.00
01/25/2011
CD $9.75
01/25/2011
***A selection of the best songs from legendary Dutch group THE EX. Culled from all the band’s releases. No Export to Europe.
2XLP $19.25
11/10/2009
2XCD $13.00
11/10/2009
CD $9.75
04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
2XCD $13.00
04/28/2009
CD $9.75
04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009
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04/28/2009