Mo Troper

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Mo Troper
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Mo Troper performing at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia in 2022
Background information
Origin Portland, Oregon, United States
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • keys
  • drums
Years active2010s–present
Labels
Formerly of
  • Your Rival
  • Sancho

Mo Troper is an American power pop musician from Portland, Oregon.

Troper played in the bands Your Rival and Sancho in the early 2010s and released his debut album Beloved in 2016 through the record label Good Cheer. [1] [2] In 2017, Troper followed up that release with his second full-length album titled Exposure & Response. [3] The album was named "Album of the day" by Bandcamp upon release. [4] In February 2020, Troper released his third full-length album, Natural Beauty. [5] Troper embarked on a tour in promotion of the album, but it was cancelled halfway through due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] In 2021, Troper released an album where he covered the entire Beatles album Revolver. [1] Troper's fourth full-length album, Dilettante, was released in 2021. [7] Troper's fifth full-length album, MTV, was released in 2022 on Lame-O Records. [8] [9] In 2023, Troper released a cover album of unreleased Jon Brion songs, titled Troper Sings Brion. [10]

In March 2024, Troper's ex-partner Maya Stoner publicly alleged that he had been physically and psychologically abusive. [11] [12] Troper was subsequently dropped by his management and publicity team, and Lame-O announced that they would no longer be releasing his upcoming album Svengali. [13] Troper denied the allegations, released the album on his own label Day to Day Records, and sued Stoner for defamation. [14] [15] The lawsuit was settled in October of that year, with Stoner formally retracting the allegations via an affidavit and agreeing to a no-contact order. [16]

Discography

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References

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  2. ↑ Sodomsky, Sam. "Mo Troper: Beloved". Pitchfork . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Henry, Dusty. "Local Artist Spotlight and Album Premiere: Mo Troper – Exposure & Response". KEXP . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ Enis, Eli (December 5, 2017). "Album of the Day: Mo Troper, "Exposure & Response"". Bandcamp . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ Salmon, Ben. "Mo Troper's Natural Beauty Is a Masterclass in Sweet 'n' Sour Power-Pop". Paste . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ Kershner, Lauren (July 8, 2020). "Mo Troper Is Kind of OK With the Fact That His Album Promotion Tour Was Canceled by COVID-19". Willamette Week . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ Ross, Alex. "Mo Troper is a power pop genius on Dilettante". The Fader . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ Shosa, Travis. "Mo Troper: MTV". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ Pearis, Bill (August 31, 2022). "Mo Troper releasing new LP 'MTV' this week, touring with Young Guv". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  10. ↑ Shoup, Brad. "Mo Troper: Troper Sings Brion". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ Saslow, Rachel (March 19, 2024). "Mo Troper Dropped by Record Label in Wake of Abuse Allegations". Willamette Week . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ Corcoran, Nina (March 18, 2024). "Mo Troper Dropped by Label, Manager, and Publicist Following Abuse Allegations". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ DeVille, Chris (March 18, 2024). "Mo Troper Dropped By Label, Management, PR Following Abuse Allegations From Ex-Partner". Stereogum. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (June 22, 2024). "Mo Troper Sues Maya Stoner (Floating Room) For Defamation Over Abuse Allegations". Stereogum. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  15. ↑ Strauss, Matthew (October 2, 2024). "Mo Troper Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Partner Who Accused Him of Abuse". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  16. ↑ Jones, Abby (October 2, 2024). "Mo Troper Settles Defamation Lawsuit, Maya Stoner Issues Retraction". Stereogum. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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