The Mast

The Mast

The Mast is a Brooklyn duo made up of Haale and Matt Kilmer. Haale handles vocals and electric guitar, while Kilmer plays drums. The group is based in Brooklyn, New York and is described as synthpop, with elements of psychedelic, indie, electronic, alternative and psychedelic rock.

The pair have played together since 2007 and have toured in the United States, Canada and Europe. Before using the name The Mast, they also perform under Haale’s name.

The Mast releases include the EPs Morning and Paratrooper, and the full-length album No Ceiling. Their debut Wild Poppies follows in 2011. Their sound is compared with the work of TV on the Radio, Tinariwen, PJ Harvey and Blonde Redhead.