It feels good for the superstars of chillwave

Ed Power hears how Game of Thrones propelled electronic duo Ms Mr into the big-time

It feels good for the superstars of chillwave

Game of Thrones is one of the world’s most popular television shows. So when New York electronic duo Ms Mr learned their song ‘Bones’ was in the running for a publicity campaign for the series they were naturally chuffed. Still, they never imagined the imprimatur of the saga would transform their career to the extent it has.

“We knew we were under consideration,” says singer Lizzy Plapinger. “We didn’t know for sure that we’d been picked until we saw it on TV. Of course, we freaked out. Game Of Thrones is something the two of us watch together. What an incredible – and credible – look for us. To this day people come up to me and say ‘I got into your band through Game Of Thrones.”

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