Sounding lean, wiry, and frantic as they spit out fuzzy bad-vibe anthems of bitterness and accusation, Ex-Cult are a fierce punk rock band from Memphis. The group was formed in 2011 by vocalist Chris Shaw, formerly of Vile Nation, and drummer Michael Peery, who worked with the band Magic Kids. Recruiting bassist Natalie Hoffmann and guitarists J.B. Horrell and Alec McIntyre, the new band took the name Sex Cult and released their first single in 2011. After a name change, Ex-Cult's self-titled debut album, produced by Ty Segall, was released in 2012. Midnite Passenger arrived in 2014. ~ Mark Deming