Ex Agent

Ex Agent is a dynamic five-piece band from Bristol known for blending post-rock, free jazz, and noise elements into intense, dissonant soundscapes. They combine frantic guitars, saxophone, piano, drums, and haunting vocals to create a style that’s part gonzo journalism, part punk, and part noir-infused No Wave chaos. The band features members active in other notable Bristol acts like Foot Foot and HAAL, but they bring a unique experimental edge to their own music.

Their debut release, *New Assumptions*, showcases their eclectic and evolving live sound with a mix of slow drones, noise-rock, spiritual jazz, and avant-garde elements, drawing comparisons to artists like This Heat and Nick Cave’s early era. Tracks like “Jessie’s Christ” highlight lead singer Evo Ethel’s intense vocal delivery amidst shifting textures from harsh noise to jazzy slowcore. Ex Agent’s live shows often feature guest musicians on harp and cornet, and they have performed alongside experimental legends such as Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth. Recent releases include singles like *Clutch/5* and *Jessie’s Christ*.