TWRP (band)
Anonymous Canadian rock band with a fictional space-time origin.
TWRP (a name created by removing the vowels from "twerp," and originally called Tupper Ware Remix Party) is a Canadian rock band that started in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The group formed in 2007, then relocated to Toronto in 2011, which brought changes to both its lineup and musical style. The current members are Doctor Sung (keyboards and vocals), Lord Phobos (guitar), Commander Meouch (bass), and Havve Hogan (drums). The band always performs in costume, keeping their faces and real identities secret, and they maintain a fictional backstory where Doctor Sung found his bandmates across space and time.
Their first album, *Poised to Dominate*, came out in 2010. Later studio albums include *Together Through Time* (2018), *Return to Wherever* (2019), *Over the Top* (2020), *New & Improved* (2021), *Digital Nightmare* (2024), and *The Longest Weekend* (2025). They have also released six EPs, such as *The Device* (2012) and *Ladyworld* (2017). TWRP is well known for working with Ninja Sex Party, becoming their opening act and backing band in 2015 for both live shows and studio recordings, starting with the album *Under the Covers*. They also serve as the backing band on *The TryForce*, the third album by Starbomb, another group that includes members of Ninja Sex Party. On September 17, 2018, TWRP appeared on *Conan* as Ninja Sex Party’s backing band for a clean version of "Danny Don't You Know."
**Band members**
**Current** - Doctor Sung – talk box, vocoder, vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, keytar, percussion (2007–present) - Havve Hogan – drums, electronic percussion (2007–present) - Lord Phobos – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, keyboards (2011–present) - Commander Meouch – bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2012–present), vocoder (2011)
**Former** - Stone LaChismo – bass (2007–2011) - Bombustron – guitars, vocals, tambourine, electronic percussion, keyboard (2007–2011, 2011, 2012–2014) - Atomicawk Startrotter – bass (2011–2012)
**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) - *The Longest Weekend* (2025)
**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
- origin
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- formed
- 2007
- genre
- Rock
- nationality
- Canadian
- known_for
- Anonymous costumed performances, fictional space-time backstory, collaborations with Ninja Sex Party
Lore & Background
TWRP was founded in 2007 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band moved to Toronto in 2011, which coincided 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), Digital Nightmare (2024), and The Longest Weekend (2025). They have also released six EPs including The Device (2012) and Ladyworld (2017). The band is 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. They are also the backing band on The TryForce, the third album of Starbomb, 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'. The band's song 'The Perfect Product' from their album Together Through Time appears in the 2022 video game New Tales from the Borderlands as Episode 3's intro song. Their song 'The No Pants Dance' from the EP The Device appears in the 2017 video game Auto Age: Standoff. In 2020, the band provided music for Chris Hadfield's educational web series Endeavor with Chris Hadfield.
Reader's Guide
TWRP's significance lies in their distinctive blend of anonymous performance art, fictional lore, and musical collaboration. By performing exclusively in costume and maintaining a fictional backstory involving space and time travel, they create a unique theatrical identity that sets them apart from conventional rock bands. Their long-running partnership with Ninja Sex Party, beginning in 2015, elevated their profile as both an opening act and backing band on studio albums and live performances, including a national television appearance on Conan in 2018. Their discography spans seven studio albums from 2010 to 2025, along with multiple EPs and compilation albums. The band's music has also appeared in video games such as New Tales from the Borderlands and Auto Age: Standoff, and they contributed to Chris Hadfield's educational web series in 2020. Their commitment to anonymity and fictional narrative, combined with consistent output and cross-media appearances, has established them as a notable act in Canadian rock and internet-era music culture.
Did You Know?
- TWRP stands for a disemvoweling of 'twerp' and was formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party.
- The band appeared on Conan on 17 September 2018 as the backing band for Ninja Sex Party.
- Their song 'The Perfect Product' appears in the 2022 video game New Tales from the Borderlands.
- The band provided music for Chris Hadfield's educational web series Endeavor in 2020.
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