TWRP (band)
TWRP (pronounced twerp), formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, is a Canadian rock band originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Initially founded in 2006,[1] the band moved to Toronto in 2011 with a change in members and musical direction. Their lineup consists of keyboardist and vocalist Doctor Sung, guitarist Lord Phobos, bassist Commander Meouch, and drummer Havve Hogan.
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TWRP performing in Tampa in March 2020. From left to right: Commander Meouch, Havve Hogan, Doctor Sung and Lord Phobos. | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Tupper Ware Remix Party |
Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Years active | 2006–present |
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Website | twrpband |
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The band always performs in full costume, with their faces and real names unknown; they also have a fictional band history, involving Doctor Sung finding his bandmates through space and time.[1][2] TWRP released their first album, Poised to Dominate, in 2010. It was followed by Together Through Time (2018), Return to Wherever (2019), and Over the Top (2020).[3] They have also released six EPs.
They are also known for their collaborations with Ninja Sex Party, having become their opening act and backing band in 2015 on both live performances and studio releases, starting with the album Under the Covers.[4] They are also the backing band on The TryForce, the third album of Starbomb, another band featuring the members of Ninja Sex Party.[5]
Members
Band members
- Doctor Sung – keytar, keyboards, talk box, percussion (2006–present)
- Havve Hogan – drums, electronic percussion (2006–present)
- Lord Phobos – lead guitar, acoustic guitar (2011–present)
- Commander Meouch[lower-alpha 1]– bass, backing vocals (2011, 2012–present), keyboards, talk box (2012)
Former members
- Stone LaChismo – bass (2006–2011)
- Bombustron – guitar, vocals, tambourine, electronic percussion (2006–2011, 2012–2014)
- Atomicawk Startrotter – bass (2011–2012)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Poised to Dominate (2010)
- Together Through Time (2018)
- Return to Wherever (2019)
- Over The Top (2020)
EPs
- Sex is a Machine That Likes to Dance (2007)
- The Device (2012)
- 2nite (2015)
- Believe in Your Dreams (2015)
- Guardians of the Zone (2016)
- Ladyworld (2017)
Singles
- "LazerHorse" (2011)
- "Only The Best" (2020)
- "Need Each Other" (2020)
Compilations
- Omnibus (2017)
- Welcome to TWRP (2018)[lower-alpha 2][6]
As Ninja Sex Party's backing band
- Under the Covers (2016)
- Under the Covers, Vol. II (2017)[4]
- Cool Patrol (2018)
- Under the Covers, Vol. III (2019)[7]
- The Prophecy (2020)
As Starbomb's backing band
- The TryForce (2019)[5]
Notes
- originally known as DJ slumbercat
- Japanese exclusive release
References
- "Tupper Ware Remix Party Told Us What the Future is Going to Be Like". Noisey. 19 January 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- "Tupper Ware Remix Party's Epic Quest to Annihilate Boredom | SCOPE". www.scope-mag.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- https://twitter.com/TWRPband/status/1299014052606246912?s=19
- "Ninja Sex Party released the official track list to Under The Covers 2!". Tupper Ware Remix Party's official Facebook. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
- "Ninja Sex Party on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- "TWRP/ウェルカム・トゥ・タッパーウェア・リミックス・パーティー – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- "tentative album schedule". Ninja Sex Party's official Tweeter. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2018.