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Fugazi (formed 1987) is an alternative rock band from Washington, D.C.

After the seminal hardcore punk group Minor Threat dissolved, Ian MacKaye (vocals and guitar) formed a new trio, Fugazi, with drummer Brendan Canty and bass guitarist Joe Lally. Many of the trio's songs ended up on Fugazi's first album, 13 Songs. They had one major alternative hit, "Waiting Room", from that album.

They performed briefly as a trio, then added Guy Picciotto, earlier of Rites of Spring. Picciotto originally sang, but quickly incorporated his guitar playing into the quartet.

Fugazi have developed an experimental, unique sound that has become influential on some later punk music groups. Fugazi blend elements of noise with an inventively syncopated rhythm section often rooted in dub or reggae influence; They often feature unusual chords, and emotional intensity. This style has led many critics to call their music post-hardcore and emocore, as it is seen as a progression of and a reaction to the hardcore punk movement.

Fugazi also stand as a rare example of a band that have achieved a level of mainstream success whilst remaining loyal to independent recording and distribution values, following through in the spirit of the original "DIY punk ethic". They have rarely charged more than $5-10 admission to their live shows, and have kept their album prices at about $10.

Discography

• Fugazi EP (1988)
• Margin Walker EP (1989)
• 13 Songs (1989) all tracks from Fugazi and Margin Walker
• 3 Songs EP (1990)
• Repeater (1990)
• Repeater + 3 Songs (1990)
• Steady Diet of Nothing (1991)
• In on the Kill Taker (1993)
• Red Medicine (1995)
• End Hits (1998)
• Instrument Soundtrack (1999)
• Furniture + 2 EP (2001)
• The Argument (2001)

Fugazi also produced one film, the 115 minute documentary Instrument with Jem Cohen. It is a compilation of videos taken between 1987 and 1998.