Masked Intruder
High-octane pop punk with sugary 1960s harmonies and a criminal twist. Fast, funny, and relentlessly catchy songs for the lovelorn and the lawless.
High-octane pop punk with sugary 1960s harmonies and a criminal twist. Fast, funny, and relentlessly catchy songs for the lovelorn and the lawless.
Imagine the Ramones if they grew up obsessed with 1960s girl groups and then decided to rob a bank. Masked Intruder delivers a high-speed collision of buzzsaw guitars and incredibly sweet, multi-part vocal harmonies that feel like a sugar rush. The music is bright, punchy, and polished, leaning into the 'pop' side of pop punk with surgical precision.
What truly sets them apart is their commitment to the bit. Dressed in primary-colored ski masks, they sing earnest love songs through the lens of petty crime, stalking, and parole violations. It is a bizarrely effective juxtaposition: the music is wholesome and melodic, while the lyrics are hilariously sketchy. This theatricality extends to their live show, which features a 'policing' hype-man and a lore that keeps their true identities a mystery.
Start with their self-titled debut or the follow-up 'M.I.' to hear the quintessential sound of the Red Scare/Fat Wreck Chords era. It is perfect for anyone who loves the breakneck speed of skate punk but secretly wants to sing along to a doo-wop melody. It is music that refuses to take itself seriously while being technically flawless.
Masked Intruder is an anonymous American rock band from Madison, Wisconsin. The members of the band are Intruder Yellow (bass, backing vocals), Intruder Green (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Intruder Red (drums, backing vocals), and Intruder Blue (lead vocals, lead guitar). The band claims Intruder Yellow is currently in jail. They are known for wearing different colored ski masks and shoes on stage, using color-coded instruments, and never revealing their identities in publicity photos. They are also known for their early pop punk sound with their fast-paced songs, usually about love. Their self-titled debut album was released by Red Scare in 2012 and then re-released by Fat Wreck Chords in 2013. When live and sometimes in videos, Masked Intruder is watched by Officer Bradford, a cop who acts as a hypeman for the band and a plot device for the band's music videos.
Shares studio polished, crisp clean, layered dense (production style); punk rock, power pop (subgenres)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, wistful (moods)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); studio polished, crisp clean (production style)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, wistful, energetic (moods)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, wistful, energetic (moods)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)
Shares punk rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)
Shares pop punk, power pop, punk rock, nasal (signature)
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