"The Evens are a duo from Washington DC who play stripped down, almost folk-like, variations on the rock song. Their sound relies on intimacy as much as intensity, their lyrics as politically charged as they are emotionally wrought. Yet at the heart of the band's dynamic is a certain quietitude and sensitivity that ties all this together into a strong pop sensibility."

Minor threat and Discord founder Ian MacKaye is the notable half of The Evens. They play tonight at NYU for a paltry $5. Sweet.