The Mast is the new project of NYC based vocalist and guitarist Haale (in the picture) and drummer Matt Kilmer, who toured for two years with Haale’s band. Under that moniker they released a debut CD in 2008 and played over 250 shows, including Bonnaroo, Preservation Hall, and the David Byrne-curated series at Carnegie Hall. In 2010 they returned to Brooklyn where they built a studio and recorded "Wild Poppies", which will be released on June 21. Their new sound, reminiscent of a punchier, more tribal version of The Cocteau Twins, builds on Haale’s ethereal and dreamy vocals/melodies, and Kilmer’s rather aggressive and eclectic percussive work, open to all flavors of drums.
