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Mary Timony performs "Friend to J.C."

Mary Timony is best known for her work in Boston’s Helium, a landmark noise pop band whose masterpiece The Dirt Of Luck was released by Matador in 1995. Once Helium dissolved Timony struck out on her own, retreating somewhat from the angular guitar noise she was known for and making way for quieter and more lyrically esoteric material. Yet on her brand new recording, The Shapes We Make (Kill Rock Stars), she embraces the noise many listeners thought she’d never fully return to. With contributions from members of acclaimed Dischord band Medications (who also tour in her band) as well as production from J Robbins (Jawbox/Burning Airlines) and Brendan Canty (Fugazi), The Shapes We Make is an abrasive pop record that will satisfy the many who consider Helium to be one of the best indie rock outfits of the last two decades. The Mary Timony Band performs at Mohawk Place on Tuesday (June 12) at 8pm. Opening is Fat Cat recording artist Welcome along with the Missing Planes.