Since their start in 1979 The Ex has developed into a melting pot of diverse musical styles: noise, rock, jazz, improvisation. Discordant, highly rhythmic guitars and the rolling, almost African drumming style give the music of The Ex its special character. The list of names they worked with reads like Who-Is-Who of the past 25 years: Tortoise, Tom Cora,Sonic Youth Chumbawamba, John Cale band, Shellac, Fugazi, John Butcher. Their albums were produced by Steve Albini.