Ex Hex, the latest musical project from Mary Timony, gave the Black Cat a lot to chew on as she kicked off her spring tour highlighting music from her upcoming full-length.

In a city known for transience, Wild Flag’s Mary Timony is a rara avis: a D.C. native who still calls the city home. We talked with Timony about her love for the District, her dream local show and her various projects in advance of Wild Flag’s sold-out show at the Black Cat.