Feature: MS MR unmasked: “We never intended to be this mysterious band”

Ahead of their appearance at Laneway Festival, DARREN LEVIN unmasks the duo behind New Yorks Tumblr-glitch-pop duo MS MR.

In an age of full disclosure and rampant TMI, New Yorks MS MR did a very unusual thing indeed. They kept their identities under wrap long enough to release a debut EP, Candy Bar Creep Show, last year through Tumblr of all places, only revealing their true selves when their music had properly hit critical mass. Now, the cats out of the bag: The band is helmed by Neon Gold Records founder Lizzy Plapinger and Idaho-born producer Max Hershenow, who have turned their dark and mysterious bedroom project into a fully-fledged Tumblr-glitch-pop band (their words). Ahead of their debut Australian tour for [aa,artist:Laneway Festival], the pair spoke rather excitedly to FL about their developing live show, a forthcoming full-length album and the importance of anonymity.

I bet you didnt think youd be talking to a journalist in Australia a year ago. Lizzy: [Laughs] No, we definitely didnt.

Max: Weve been blown away by the experience so far.

Lizzy: But now its really lovely. We have an Australian connection.

Do you know much about Laneway? Lizzy: Weve been fans of the festival for a while Its a pretty famous festival even in New York people know what Laneways about. Weve been fans for so long and now to be able to play is just unreal. The line-up is incredible. I cant believe were lucky enough to be on the bill.

Max: Im imagining it as a travelling circus meets summer camp for musicians.

Its exactly that. Lizzy: [Laughs] I really hope so. I can just imagine nerding out in front of my favourite bands and them being like, Who are you?

Any bands youre particularly looking forward to seeing? Max: Well Lizzys already seen them, but Im completely obsessed with Alt-J. Im really really pumped to see them.

Lizzy: I love Tame Impala. Ive had that new song Elephant on repeat. I really cant wait to see them live. I walk around New York having that guitar line in my heart and my hand. Its going to be awesome to see.

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Feature: MS MR unmasked: “We never intended to be this mysterious band”