Andrew Robert Nielsen (born October 6, 1982), known professionally as MC Lars , is an American record producer, rapper, cartoonist, podcaster and educator. He is one of the self-proclaimed originators of " lit-hop ", and is the founder and CEO of the independent record label Horris Records . He has been cited as the creator of the term " iGeneration ", which he was credited with doing in 2003. He has released five studio albums, five EPs, four collaborative releases, and two books.
47-674: Lars attended Stevenson School , a high school in Pebble Beach , California . For college and graduate school, he attended Stanford University and Oxford University . He has recorded for Truck Records in the UK, Sidecho Records in the US, Big Mouth Records in Japan, and Shock Records in Australia. He was formerly known as MC Lars Horris but changed his pseudonym to MC Lars in 2004 for purposes of simplicity. As
94-655: A TEDx talk at the University of Southern California on the ties between literature and rap, in collaboration with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism . He later gave another TEDx talk in Homer, Alaska. Following 2004's the Laptop EP , Lars continued to grow his independent record label Horris Records. Horris served as an imprint of Nettwerk and Oglio before becoming self-distributed. In 2008, Horris signed
141-442: A TEDx talk at the University of Southern California on the ties between literature and rap, in collaboration with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism . He later gave another TEDx talk in Homer, Alaska. Following 2004's the Laptop EP , Lars continued to grow his independent record label Horris Records. Horris served as an imprint of Nettwerk and Oglio before becoming self-distributed. In 2008, Horris signed
188-779: A new AstroTurf field for soccer and lacrosse. Historically, Stevenson has fielded strong teams in tennis, golf, lacrosse, and soccer. Stevenson's athletic director Justin Clymo was awarded the Golden Whistle Award in February 2019. Stevenson also hosts the Stevenson Lacrosse Camp each year in July. The school is home to KSPB 91.9 FM. Other clubs include international debate societies such as Model UN , music and athletic fan clubs, Amnesty International , community service groups such as
235-494: A touring act, Nielsen has opened for Snoop Dogg , I Fight Dragons , the Matches , Lupe Fiasco , Nas , Simple Plan , Bowling for Soup , Gym Class Heroes , Say Anything , Streetlight Manifesto , Suburban Legends , Test Icicles , Jack's Mannequin , Bayside , Fightstar , MC Frontalot , MC Chris , Wheatus , The Aquabats , T-Pain , Yung Joc , Cartel , Zebrahead and Insane Clown Posse . Originally releasing tracks under
282-608: A two-record distribution deal with Crappy Records, founded by Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup . In 2008 and 2009, Lars worked with "Weird Al" Yankovic , Wheatus , the Rondo Brothers, Nick Rowe and Mike Kennedy of Bloodsimple , Daniel Dart of Time Again , Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan , the MC Bat Commander of the Aquabats , Suburban Legends , Worm Quartet , Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship , Brett Anderson of
329-440: A two-record distribution deal with Crappy Records, founded by Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup . In 2008 and 2009, Lars worked with "Weird Al" Yankovic , Wheatus , the Rondo Brothers, Nick Rowe and Mike Kennedy of Bloodsimple , Daniel Dart of Time Again , Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan , the MC Bat Commander of the Aquabats , Suburban Legends , Worm Quartet , Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship , Brett Anderson of
376-615: Is a coeducational, private school for boarding and day students in preschool through 12th grade. Its high school campus is in Pebble Beach, California , while its PK-8 campus is in an unincorporated area of neighboring Carmel . In 1925, Grace Parsons Douglas (1880–1968) founded the Douglas Camp School for Girls in Pebble Beach after purchasing the land on the Monterey Peninsula from Samuel Finley Brown Morse . After operating
423-538: Is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe 's " The Raven ". "Ahab" is about the novel Moby Dick and "Hey There Ophelia" on This Gigantic Robot Kills retells the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet . The term " iGeneration ", coined by Lars in 2003, was used to describe the generation born primarily in the mid-to-late 1980s, was used in his song of the same name and given out for free to Facebook users in August 2006 in conjunction with iTunes. In early 2006, his song "Download This Song"
470-489: Is inspired by Edgar Allan Poe 's " The Raven ". "Ahab" is about the novel Moby Dick and "Hey There Ophelia" on This Gigantic Robot Kills retells the story of Shakespeare's Hamlet . The term " iGeneration ", coined by Lars in 2003, was used to describe the generation born primarily in the mid-to-late 1980s, was used in his song of the same name and given out for free to Facebook users in August 2006 in conjunction with iTunes. In early 2006, his song "Download This Song"
517-619: Is not included in the curriculum. In 1987, the Church in the Forest was established in Erdman Memorial Chapel on the Pebble Beach campus, initially with both Episcopalian and Methodist chaplains. The chapel is used by some local residents, and is where boarding students attend vespers . Robert Ricklefs (May 23, 1909 – 20 May 1985) served as headmaster until he retired in 1970; he was succeeded by Gordon Davis, during whose term (1970–1982)
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#1732884633286564-512: Is sampled in Lars' "Signing Emo", is a fictional group created by the rapper. Texan band Bowling for Soup performed as Hearts That Hate when MC Lars has supported them on tour. A full version of "Cry Tonight" is available as a B-side to the UK "Signing Emo" single. MC Lars has also shown an interest in using lyrics and song titles based on English and American literature . "Rapbeth" references William Shakespeare 's play Macbeth , while "Mr. Raven"
611-464: Is sampled in Lars' "Signing Emo", is a fictional group created by the rapper. Texan band Bowling for Soup performed as Hearts That Hate when MC Lars has supported them on tour. A full version of "Cry Tonight" is available as a B-side to the UK "Signing Emo" single. MC Lars has also shown an interest in using lyrics and song titles based on English and American literature . "Rapbeth" references William Shakespeare 's play Macbeth , while "Mr. Raven"
658-566: The Red Cross Club , and a competitive robotics team. Stevenson offers courses in both the fine and performing arts including levels of drama, choir, radio and media, drawing and painting, filmmaking and ceramics. Each year the school puts on two plays and one musical in Keck Auditorium located on the Pebble Beach campus. Stevenson offers a wide range of courses geared to prepare students for further study at colleges and universities around
705-541: The Carmel Campus and would have trucks come from the Pebble Beach Campus where the food was cooked. Eventually Flik would receive their own dedicated building to serve food in 2018. In 2011 the Carmel Campus received a new turf field with the center featuring an "S" replacing the old grass field. In 2014 the assembly building located in the northeastern area of the campus was renovated and split up into 3 rooms. This
752-490: The Donnas , MC Frontalot , Jesse Dangerously , Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup , Linus Dotson of Size 14 , Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder , Jonathan Coulton , Aesias Finale, Sebastian Reynolds, Joe Ragosta of Patent Pending and classical musician Walt Ribeiro to complete his album This Gigantic Robot Kills . In 2011, Horris signed Weerd Science . Having his own label allowed Lars to experiment creatively. Lars Attacks!
799-439: The Donnas , MC Frontalot , Jesse Dangerously , Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup , Linus Dotson of Size 14 , Parry Gripp of Nerf Herder , Jonathan Coulton , Aesias Finale, Sebastian Reynolds, Joe Ragosta of Patent Pending and classical musician Walt Ribeiro to complete his album This Gigantic Robot Kills . In 2011, Horris signed Weerd Science . Having his own label allowed Lars to experiment creatively. Lars Attacks!
846-666: The Show! and Ninja Warrior . In 2008, he played a key role in G4's rebrand alongside Del the Funky Homosapien , YTCracker , and MC Frontalot , creating musical bumpers and segments aimed at millennial gamers and hip-hop fans. He has also contributed music to the soundtracks of various films, including Nerdcore for Life (2008), Little Boxes (2016), and Pick It Up! (2019). Stevenson School Stevenson School (also known as Robert Louis Stevenson School and abbreviated as RLS )
893-582: The UK in October 2006. In April 2007, MC Lars and Nettwerk made the component tracks for his single " White Kids Aren't Hyphy " available for remix under a by-nc-sa Creative Commons license on the Jamglue online mixing site as a contest. After releasing the "Edgar Allan Poe EP", MC Lars performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony. Subsequently, he delivered
940-424: The UK in October 2006. In April 2007, MC Lars and Nettwerk made the component tracks for his single " White Kids Aren't Hyphy " available for remix under a by-nc-sa Creative Commons license on the Jamglue online mixing site as a contest. After releasing the "Edgar Allan Poe EP", MC Lars performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Ceremony. Subsequently, he delivered
987-423: The UK on tour with pop-punk band Last Letter Read who performed their own set and then on stage with Lars, debuting Lars' new song "Hey There Ophelia". On stage, Lars has been joined by Wheatus , Bowling for Soup , Simple Plan , the Matches and Failsafe . While supporting Zebrahead in the UK and Europe in 2010, Ed Udhus, Greg Bergdorf and tour manager Bobby Conner joined Lars on stage. In 2019 MC Lars took to
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#17328846332861034-423: The UK on tour with pop-punk band Last Letter Read who performed their own set and then on stage with Lars, debuting Lars' new song "Hey There Ophelia". On stage, Lars has been joined by Wheatus , Bowling for Soup , Simple Plan , the Matches and Failsafe . While supporting Zebrahead in the UK and Europe in 2010, Ed Udhus, Greg Bergdorf and tour manager Bobby Conner joined Lars on stage. In 2019 MC Lars took to
1081-664: The UK, Sidecho Records in the US, Big Mouth Records in Japan, and Shock Records in Australia. He was formerly known as MC Lars Horris but changed his pseudonym to MC Lars in 2004 for purposes of simplicity. As a touring act, Nielsen has opened for Snoop Dogg , I Fight Dragons , the Matches , Lupe Fiasco , Nas , Simple Plan , Bowling for Soup , Gym Class Heroes , Say Anything , Streetlight Manifesto , Suburban Legends , Test Icicles , Jack's Mannequin , Bayside , Fightstar , MC Frontalot , MC Chris , Wheatus , The Aquabats , T-Pain , Yung Joc , Cartel , Zebrahead and Insane Clown Posse . Originally releasing tracks under
1128-456: The United States. Popular choices include UCLA, USC, and LMU . Nearly 100% of Stevenson graduates continue their education elsewhere . White Kids Aren%27t Hyphy Andrew Robert Nielsen (born October 6, 1982), known professionally as MC Lars , is an American record producer, rapper, cartoonist, podcaster and educator. He is one of the self-proclaimed originators of " lit-hop ", and is
1175-542: The album was released on iTunes , Lars received an email from a 15-year-old fan Elisa Greubel on his web forum saying she identified with "Download This Song" since her family was one of many being sued by the Recording Industry Association of America . This led to Nettwerk executive Terry McBride and a team of major-label artists managed by Nettwerk to support the Greubels with their case. MC Lars returned to
1222-418: The album was released on iTunes , Lars received an email from a 15-year-old fan Elisa Greubel on his web forum saying she identified with "Download This Song" since her family was one of many being sued by the Recording Industry Association of America . This led to Nettwerk executive Terry McBride and a team of major-label artists managed by Nettwerk to support the Greubels with their case. MC Lars returned to
1269-407: The board. In December 2022, it was announced that Hicks' employment had been terminated for undisclosed reasons, with then-Acting President Dan Griffiths accepting an offer to become the school's next president. Stevenson fields varsity teams in tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, American football, lacrosse, field hockey, swimming, water polo, and sailing, among others. In 2018, Stevenson installed
1316-588: The field. In 2018 the Pebble Beach Campus constructed a new field next to the older baseball and football field. In 2024 the science building is planned to be replaced with a new and improved science building. This is predicted to be complete in 2026. In 2015, it was announced that Stevenson graduate Kevin Hicks would succeed Wandke as president. In September 2022, President Hicks was placed on temporary administrative leave from Stevenson School pending an independent inquiry into certain employee concerns that were voiced to
1363-483: The founder and CEO of the independent record label Horris Records . He has been cited as the creator of the term " iGeneration ", which he was credited with doing in 2003. He has released five studio albums, five EPs, four collaborative releases, and two books. Lars attended Stevenson School , a high school in Pebble Beach , California . For college and graduate school, he attended Stanford University and Oxford University . He has recorded for Truck Records in
1410-480: The main playground adding a seesaw, 2 swings, a tire swing, and two climbing structures. This replaced the previous playground which consisted of 4 swings, monkey bars, a wooden house, and a central structure with slides and bridges. Similar changes were made with the Kindergarten playground. The Pre-K playground remains the same. In 2022 the blacktop received a change in layout, a new ramp, and an improved passageway to
1457-487: The name Lars Horris, and then MC Lars Horris, Nielsen eventually dropped Horris (which later became the name of his record label), becoming MC Lars. Lars plays with a laptop and occasionally a punk rock band to back him up, which he refers to as " post-punk laptop rap". Samples from bands such as Supergrass , Piebald, Brand New , Fugazi, and Iggy Pop play a key role in MC Lars's music. Hearts That Hate, whose song "Cry Tonight"
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1504-437: The name Lars Horris, and then MC Lars Horris, Nielsen eventually dropped Horris (which later became the name of his record label), becoming MC Lars. Lars plays with a laptop and occasionally a punk rock band to back him up, which he refers to as " post-punk laptop rap". Samples from bands such as Supergrass , Piebald, Brand New , Fugazi, and Iggy Pop play a key role in MC Lars's music. Hearts That Hate, whose song "Cry Tonight"
1551-621: The school for a quarter century, the school was sold in May 1952 to Robert and Marian Ricklefs and became the Del Monte School for Boys, then the Robert Louis Stevenson, which they named in honor of Robert Louis Stevenson , the well-known Scottish author who reportedly found inspiration for his tales of high adventure during his 1870s sojourn in the Monterey area. Many of the school buildings,
1598-529: The school newspaper, sports teams, and other features of the school are named for places or themes from Robert Louis Stevenson's life or writings. In the early years, Stevenson was a boys' school offering education in grades 7–12, though grades 7–8 were discontinued when the high school expanded. The Pebble Beach Campus has had an Episcopal chaplain from the early days, though the school has always been open to students of all faiths. The school considers itself to be non-sectarian and explicit religious instruction
1645-453: The school opened its doors to girls as day students (1976). Joe Wandke arrived in 1983, and during his administration the school has undergone a thorough renovation of the physical plant. In 1988 girls were first admitted as boarding students with the opening of the Silverado dormitory. Also in 1988, the school was approached by the board of Briarcliff Academy, a private elementary school in
1692-504: The stage with Newcastle-based unsigned alt rock outfit Ruled By Raptors as his backing band in the UK as part of his 10-year anniversary celebrations for This Gigantic Robot Kills. On the tour, MC Lars mentioned this was the first time that he had performed with a band without any form of backing track, instead relying on the band to recreate everything instrumentally or with samples and triggers. Lars's music has been featured on MTV News , CNN Money , HBO 's Hung , and G4 's Attack of
1739-503: The stage with Newcastle-based unsigned alt rock outfit Ruled By Raptors as his backing band in the UK as part of his 10-year anniversary celebrations for This Gigantic Robot Kills. On the tour, MC Lars mentioned this was the first time that he had performed with a band without any form of backing track, instead relying on the band to recreate everything instrumentally or with samples and triggers. Lars's music has been featured on MTV News , CNN Money , HBO 's Hung , and G4 's Attack of
1786-591: The unincorporated area of Carmel Woods , north of Carmel, regarding a merger of the two schools. Stevenson then became a two-campus school comprising grades kindergarten through 12. The Carmel Campus (grades K through 8, adding Pre-K in September 2011) is located in Carmel, while the Pebble Beach Campus (grades 9–12) occupies the original school's location in Pebble Beach. In 2003 the Rosen Family Student Center
1833-450: The world. Students take courses in English, fine arts, foreign languages (currently Latin, French, Spanish, and Japanese) , history, mathematics, science, technology and outdoor education. The school also has a long history of hosting AFS exchange students. Several students participate in study abroad programs each year . Stevenson students have a long history of attending universities all over
1880-710: The years that followed, Lars used Kickstarter to fund his fifth album “Blockchain Planet” in 2021. The name Horris Records is derived from a cartoon character Lars created in middle school which also served as the basis for Lars' original stage name, MC Lars Horris, named after a character from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman . In May, MC Lars toured the UK on the third installment of the Good To Go Tour, making friends with Wheatus front man Brendan B. Brown. In July Lars and Brown recorded new songs, two of which would later appear on This Gigantic Robot Kills . In November, Lars returned to
1927-602: The years that followed, Lars used Kickstarter to fund his fifth album “Blockchain Planet” in 2021. The name Horris Records is derived from a cartoon character Lars created in middle school which also served as the basis for Lars' original stage name, MC Lars Horris, named after a character from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman . In May, MC Lars toured the UK on the third installment of the Good To Go Tour, making friends with Wheatus front man Brendan B. Brown. In July Lars and Brown recorded new songs, two of which would later appear on This Gigantic Robot Kills . In November, Lars returned to
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1974-510: Was a return to basics, with less punk elements and more standard hip-hop stylings, funded by Kickstarter, featuring cameos from KRS-One , Sage Francis and Mac Lethal . MC Lars used Kickstarter to fund a "Greatest Hits" album on vinyl, which also included his "Edgar Allan Poe EP". On November 6, 2015, Lars released the Zombie Dinosaur LP , his fourth official album. After releasing various musical projects via Bandcamp and Patreon in
2021-446: Was a return to basics, with less punk elements and more standard hip-hop stylings, funded by Kickstarter, featuring cameos from KRS-One , Sage Francis and Mac Lethal . MC Lars used Kickstarter to fund a "Greatest Hits" album on vinyl, which also included his "Edgar Allan Poe EP". On November 6, 2015, Lars released the Zombie Dinosaur LP , his fourth official album. After releasing various musical projects via Bandcamp and Patreon in
2068-458: Was done to improve STEM learning by giving students spaces specifically designed for the sciences. In 2016 a new amphitheater was constructed between the lawn and blacktop resembling Wandke amphitheater at the Pebble Beach campus. Minor changes were made to the blacktop layout as well. In 2018 a new building located in the northern area of the campus began construction for Flik Dining Services to prepare and serve lunch. In 2020 renovations were made to
2115-555: Was featured on the pop-culture CBC Radio show Definitely Not The Opera . In 2006, he released the single " Download This Song ", which entered the Australian Singles Chart at number 29, while working with the Canadian independent record label Nettwerk Records to release The Graduate . Following this release, Lars toured extensively throughout the US, then he toured UK and did shows in Japan, and Australia. Not long after
2162-437: Was featured on the pop-culture CBC Radio show Definitely Not The Opera . In 2006, he released the single " Download This Song ", which entered the Australian Singles Chart at number 29, while working with the Canadian independent record label Nettwerk Records to release The Graduate . Following this release, Lars toured extensively throughout the US, then he toured UK and did shows in Japan, and Australia. Not long after
2209-473: Was opened. Located in the middle of the Pebble Beach campus, the building features a college center, photography lab, tech center, activities center, wilderness center, multiple classrooms, and the new location of KSPB 91.9. The building is decorated with plush rugs and also features an amphitheater stage, which hosts school assemblies and concerts. In 2016 Stevenson's food service transitioned from Aqua Terra to Flik. Flik would set up tents in various places in
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