Ian Mackaye and His Wife Started the Their Own Band in 2018

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MacKaye, Farina, and Lally had no name for their band when they played their first live show. The vocalist said that all of the band names had already been chosen. Furthermore, since such bands had attorneys, they were unable to preserve such names. The three bandmates then reflected on their past. They were and still are members of prominent rock bands with D.C. punk roots. So, in the end, they decided they could name themselves anything they wanted.

They selected the name Coriky and had no idea what it meant. Regardless, the moniker stayed, and the band’s self-titled first album was released on March 27, 2020. It was recorded by Don Zientara and published by Dischord Records. MacKaye and Farina are members of more than one band, including Coriky. They were members of The Evens, where MacKaye played baritone guitar and his wife played drums. Farina also sang harmony with her husband on many tracks.