TWRP ( disemvoweling of ''twerp''), formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, is a Canadian rock band originally from Halifax,

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. Founded in 2007, the band moved to

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in 2011 with a change in members and musical direction. Their current lineup consists of keyboardist and vocalist Doctor Sung, guitarist Lord Phobos, bassist Commander Meouch, and drummer Havve Hogan. 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. TWRP released their first album, ''Poised to Dominate'', in 2010. It was followed by ''Together Through Time'' (2018), ''Return to Wherever'' (2019), ''Over the Top'' (2020), ''New & Improved'' (2021), and ''Digital Nightmare'' (2024). They have also released six EPs including ''The Device'' (2012) and ''Ladyworld'' (2017). They are also known for their collaborations with

Ninja Sex Party Ninja Sex Party (often abbreviated as NSP) is an American musical comedy rock duo consisting of singer Dan Avidan and keyboardist Brian Wecht. They formed in 2009 in New York City and are currently based in Los Angeles. They are also part of ...

, having become their

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and

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in 2015 on both live performances and studio releases, starting with the album '' Under the Covers''. They are also the backing band on '' The TryForce'', the third album of

Starbomb Starbomb is an American Comedy music, musical comedy group composed of Dan Avidan and Brian Wecht of musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party together with Adobe Flash, Flash animator and Internet personality Arin Hanson and "space rock masters" TWRP ...

, another band featuring the members of Ninja Sex Party. On 17 September 2018, TWRP appeared on '' Conan'' as the backing band for Ninja Sex Party, in a clean version of " Danny Don't You Know".

Members

Band members * Doctor Sung –

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, vocals, keyboards, synthesizers,

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, percussion (2007–present) * Havve Hogan – drums, electronic percussion (2007–present) * Lord Phobos – electric guitar, acoustic guitar,

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, keyboards (2011–present) * Commander Meouch – bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2011, 2012–present),

(2012) Former members * Stone LaChismo – bass (2007–2011) * Bombustron – guitars, vocals,

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, electronic percussion, keyboard (2007–2011, 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) * ''New & Improved'' (2021) * ''Digital Nightmare'' (2024)

Compilation albums

* ''Omnibus'' (2017) * ''Welcome to TWRP'' (2018) * ''Lil' Shiny Tunes Vol. 1'' (2021)

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) * ''Friends of the Blues'' (2023)

Singles

* "LazerHorse" (2011) * "Only the Best" (2020) * "Need Each Other" (2020) * "Bright Blue Sky" (2021) * "Found Your Love" (2021) * "Polygon" (2021) * "Eve Of The War" (2022) * "Have You Heard?" (2023) * "VHS" (2023) * "Ladybug" (2023) * "A Human's Touch" (2024)

As Ninja Sex Party's backing band

* '' Under the Covers'' (2016) * '' Under the Covers, Vol. II'' (2017) * '' Cool Patrol'' (2018) * '' Under the Covers, Vol. III'' (2019) * '' The Prophecy'' (2020) * ''Level Up'' (2021) * ''These Nuts'' (2024)

As Starbomb's backing band

* '' The TryForce'' (2019) * '' Leveled Up'' (2022)

Guest appearances

* ''Planet Booty'' – "Only If You Say Yes" (2021)

Appearances in other media

* The band's song ''The Perfect Product'' from their album ''Together Through Time'' appears in the 2022 video game

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as Episode 3's intro song. * The band's song ''The No Pants Dance'' from their EP ''The Device'' appears in the 2017 video game ''Auto Age: Standoff'' * In 2020, the band provided music for

Chris Hadfield Chris Austin Hadfield (born August 29, 1959) is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, musician, and writer. As the first Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in outer space, he has flown two Space Shuttle missions and ...

's educational web series ''Endeavor with Chris Hadfield'' as featured on the ''Elevate'' YouTube Channel * In 2024, the band was featured on Tom Cardy's YouTube Channel, along with Montaigne, in the music video for the song ''Online''

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