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Ms Mr are in the country for St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival and a handful of sideshows, and we got the chance to chat to Max about the up and coming trip.

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"Before I was a lot younger and not ill-prepared, but still getting a grasp on the Australian crowds. They were totally different to the US crowds. They are a lot more difficult to play for because I’m American."

"We never really wanted to be playing Laneway, you know? It was just something we were doing with our time. We just started mucking around, and as it goes, it’s just gotten more serious as it’s gone on I guess.”

"I’d also like to think that we’ll be more successful this year, although we could get dropped by our label – you never know. That’s the nature of this business.”

“Being creative doesn’t mean you’re incapable of doing boring shit like paying your bills."

“I don’t really have that feeling of having to judge myself against other musicians and performers. I’ve got this show, which incorporates all these varying elements, and I just try to bring all that out and to entertain people."

"And you know, I wanna be around to help make a change in this fucked up world if I can. I’ve got a lot of life to live…"

“When the room kinda feels alive and the groove’s there and the melodies are soaring, and the guitars are loud as shit and the drums are loud as shit and the harmonies are all aligned…“

"Honestly we just didn’t want Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings to hear that we were trying to steal their thunder or something like that."

Dropkick Murphys are a band that needs no introduction. Their honest blend of Celtic punk has been a permanent and respected staple in the genre for some time. With a new album out and an Australian tour (including Bluesfest) on the horizon, Killyourstereo.com caught up with drummer Matt Kelly to discuss all things Dropkick.