The Evens are a
Washington, D.C. indie-rock duo, formed in the fall of 2001, comprising partners
Ian MacKaye (
guitars,
vocals) (of
Fugazi, formerly of
Minor Threat) and
Amy Farina (
drums,
vocals) (formerly of
The Warmers). After Ian MacKaye's band
Fugazi entered a hiatus, The Evens began practicing extensively, and eventually played a few shows and recorded a self-titled
album, released in March 2005 on MacKaye's label,
Dischord Records. The Evens are known for their unusual choices in venues for performances and the stylistic change from what many have dubbed the "D.C." or "Dischord" sound.
The Washington Post has described the sound as "what happens when
post-hardcore becomes post-post-hardcore."