Ex Models

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Ex Models is a no wave-influenced band based in Brooklyn, New York.

The "Chrome Panthers" line-up (left to right) Shahin Motia, Kid Millions, Zach Lehrhoff

The band was started while they were in high school, but they reunited after college to make their debut, Other Mathematics. It was released in 2001 on Ace Fu Records. The subject of their lyrics range from sex to Jean Baudrillard and his philosophy about Simulacra. For example, on "The Birth Of Disneyland" vocalist, Shahin Motia, sings "See the grown-ups act like children. It's a way of living." Many compare Shahin's vocals to David Byrne of Talking Heads or Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo.

Their sophomore album, Zoo Psychology, was released two years later. It took ideas from the first album, but broke more rules. The songs became more dirty and noisy with peculiar time changes. By this time, bassist Mike Masiello left the band. Zach Lehrhoff replaced him, and partakes in vocals as well. The latest, Chrome Panthers is what the band considers Fundustrial Noise. The current line-up is Shahin Motia, Zach Lehrhoff, plus occasionally Kid Millions of Oneida. Shahin is the only remaining original member of the Ex Models. Ex Models are active in the Brooklyn music scene and are also in side bands. Shahin is in The First Lady Of Cuntry and the Cunts and Zach is in The Seconds.

1 Members
- 1.1 Former
2 Discography
3 External links

[edit] Members

Shahin Motia - vocals/guitar
Zach Lehrhoff - vocals/bass guitar or guitar
Kid Millions - drums (guest)

[edit] Former

Shahyar Motia - guitar
Jake Fiedler - drums
Mike Masiello - bass guitar

[edit] Discography

Albums

Other Mathematics (2001, Ace Fu Records)
Zoo Psychology (2003, Frenchkiss Records)
Chrome Panthers (2005, Troubleman Unlimited)

Splits, Compilations, LPs

This Is Next Year: A Brooklyn-Based Compilation (2001, Arena Rock Recording Co.)
U.S. Pop Life Vol. 13 Northeast New Core (2001, Contact Records) (Japan Only)
Ex Models/The Seconds Pink EP (2002, My Pal God Records)
Raw Wild Love 7" (2002, X-Mist Records)
Sonik Mook Experiment Vol. 3: HOT SHIT (2003 Mute/Blast First)
Zoo Psychology LP (2003, X-Mist Records)
Ex Models/Holy Molar split 7" EP (2004, Three One G)
Chrome Panthers LP (European Edition) (2005, X-Mist)