Post-punk laptop rapper MC Lars talks digital distribution, nerdcore and mixtapes

Self-described “post-punk laptop rapper” MC Lars has been in the news quite a bit lately. He was featured on CNN Money, discussing his label, Horris Records, and how online interactivity makes it possible for a performer to operate outside the traditional system and still make a living doing it. Horris’ first release, the free mixtape Indie Rocket Science, came out a couple of weeks ago, and July sees the release of Lars’ new album, Lars Attacks! The rapper and entrepreneur is performing with labelmates Weerd Science as part of the Vans Warped Tour when it stops at Sandstone next Wednesday, July 6.

We were able to catch up with the incredibly busy MC by phone last week. He took a break from getting packed to talk with us about online fundraising, collaborations, and how blessed he is to do what he does.