The Evens

The Profile

The Evens are an American indie rock duo from Washington, D.C., featuring Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat, Fugazi; Dischord co-founder) and Amy Farina (The Warmers). Known for sparse, politically charged songs with baritone guitar, drums, and shared vocals, they release their records on Dischord.

Duo formed by Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina; associated with Dischord Records; minimalist setup (baritone guitar + drums) and intertwined vocals; albums include The Evens, Get Evens, and The Odds; American, based in Washington, D.C.

Reviews celebrate The Evens’ sparse, song-first approach: baritone guitar, agile drums, and intertwined vocals with political bite. MacKaye and Farina are praised for clarity over volume and for pop-leaning melodies within Dischord’s ethos. Highlights mentioned include If It’s Water, Cut From The Cloth, Everybody Knows, and Cache Is Empty. Overall tone: warm, incisive, and mostly glowing.