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

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. Initially founded in 2007, the band moved to

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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. 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 ''The Device'' (2012), ''Ladyworld'' (2017), ''Together Through Time'' (2018), ''Return to Wherever'' (2019), ''Over the Top'' (2020), and ''New & Improved'' (2021). They have also released six EPs. They are also known for their collaborations with Ninja Sex Party, 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 ''

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'', the third album of Starbomb, another band featuring the members of Ninja Sex Party. On September 17, 2018, TWRP appeared on '' Conan'' as the backing band for Ninja Sex Party, in a clean version of "

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Members

Band members * Doctor Sung –

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, keyboards,

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(2007–present) * Havve Hogan –

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(2007–present) * Lord Phobos –

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(2011–present) * Commander Meouch –

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(2011, 2012–present), keyboards, talk box (2012) Former members * Stone LaChismo – bass (2007–2011) * Bombustron – guitar, 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) * ''Ladyworld'' (2017) *''Together Through Time'' (2018) * ''Return to Wherever'' (2019) * ''Over the Top'' (2020) * ''New & Improved'' (2021)

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)

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)

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) * ''

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'' (2020) * ''Level Up'' (2021)

As Starbomb's backing band

* ''

'' (2019)

Guest appearances

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

Notes

References

External links

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