Mars Argo

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## Mars Argo

Argo photographed by Nick Rasmussen and Kazutoshi Shimizu, 2023

### **Occupation**

Singer · songwriter · actress · photographer · model

## Musical career

### **Instruments**

Vocals · piano · keyboards · synthesizer · guitar

### **Website**

marsargo.com

**Brittany Alexandria Sheets**, professionally known by her stage name **Mars Argo**, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, photographer and model. She is best known for formerly being the lead singer of a band named after her stage persona, releasing one studio album, two EPs and plenty of other songs. The band came to an end in early 2015, following Argo's split with her long-time boyfriend Titanic Sinclair.

## Life and Career

### Early life

Argo was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. She has been an equestrian since she was a child, owning many horses. She mentioned in an interview with FearlessRadio that she did not grow up with video games, due to her mother believing it would distract from her schoolwork.

She was a biology student in college when she met Sinclair in 2007. They eventually began dating and worked together on some videos for the now-inactive group YouTube channel, DigitalFunTown. These include "Pirate Wheel of Fortune", a comedy video where she stars as an actress, and original songs "Dino-Jam" and "Yes We Can" on which she appears as a guest vocalist.

### 2008–10: Career beginnings, *Technology Is a Dead Bird*

In mid-2008, Argo and Sinclair began working together on their independent debut concept album titled *Technology Is a Dead Bird.*

Following this, on February 16th, 2009, the two created their own YouTube channel Grocerybagdottv. They originally used Radiohead music for their videos, but switched to making their own music as the duo Mars Argo once YouTube instated their rules against copyright infringement.

While the album was worked on, their social commentary videos were renamed *Computer Shows*, and various songs were released onto the duo's Muxtape page. An early version of "Tired Today" was released alongside a music video on March 18th, 2009, which was followed by the release of "The Singularity Is Near", both serving as promotional videos for the album. The album was released on November 6th, 2009.

### 2010–12: *Linden Place*, canceled self-titled second studio album

Following the relatively successful release of *Technology Is a Dead Bird*, Argo and Sinclair started working on a follow-up extended play, which would be titled *Linden Place*. The single "Spider in My Bathtub" was released to the duo's YouTube channel on September 23rd, 2010, and an alternate, 10-second longer version was uploaded exclusively to their Myspace account sometime after its YouTube release. This track was initially meant for inclusion on the aforementioned EP, but failed to make the final cut for unknown reasons.

*Linden Place* was initially scheduled and announced for a December 2010 release date. However, this deadline was not met, as the release received an unexpected delay. After being promoted through the *Computer Show* episodes "Art Is Easy" and "Do You Ever Feel Empty?" in January and February of 2011 respectively, and a half-hour long interview with Tucker Woodley in March, the extended play was finally released on March 20th, 2011.

With the release of the single "Love in Black and White", Mars Argo turned from a duo into a proper band, with new members joining to play bass, drums and guitar. This included Sinclair's own brother, Alex Mixter, as well as his close friend Nick Bujouves.

Throughout the next year, Argo and Sinclair would continue to work on their self-titled second studio album, while also working with Chicago-based producer Johnny K on "remixing" tracks from their previous releases. However, they decided to move from Chicago to Los Angeles, in order to achieve more success in a more enjoyable environment. The band's second studio album was announced to be released on November 22nd, 2012, but the release date got scrapped for unknown reasons and instead the same month, the single "Runaway Runaway" and its B-side "Stuck on You", which were both confirmed tracks set to appear on the album, got released instead.

### 2013–14: Canceled second studio album, band breakup

In early 2013, after Argo and Sinclair had moved to Los Angeles, new band members Julian Mirijanian, Jake DeSouza and Nigel Silverthorn replaced the previous ones. The band began their Los Angeles debut with a series of live performances, most notably at Silverlake Lounge, Bardot and Pehrspace after partnering with the live performance management company LA-Underground. Argo and Sinclair were working on a new version of their second studio album, which had no set release date.

The two continued making *Computer Show* episodes until May 2014. However, their relationship became more unstable, with Argo even refusing to perform the first song live at Stephen F's Bar, which in turn caused the band to change their performance setlist. The *Computer Show* series ended with "Delete Your Facebook", due to a rough breakup between the couple involving cheating and physical abuse. This caused their second studio album to be canceled again.

A revamped version of the song "Using You" was released as the band's final single together on December 21st, 2014. Upon this, Argo and Sinclair briefly resumed their work together professionally and began interacting again on social media. This had led the two to start recording music at the beginning of 2015, working on "Save Me" in February and "Living It" sometime after that, amongst possible other songs. The band revival ultimately ended around March of 2015, following the permanent break-up between the two.

### 2015–17: Little Sunny Bite, *Guppy*, acting career

After splitting up with Sinclair, Argo began part-time modeling in 2015 and 2016 for the Japanese fashion brand Little Sunny Bite, owned by her then-friend Yoppy. She began working on a solo album, later revealed to have been titled *Guppy* in 2015, which had been scheduled for a January 2016 release.

Argo was cast as a role as Caitlyn Weaver for the final three episodes of the web show Caged in 2016, which was canceled before it could air due to unknown reasons. She appeared in a short film by friend Max Landis, *Wrestling Isn't Wrestling*, a commercial for the Google Pixel and another for EarSkinz. She also appeared in the short film *Ordinary Lovers* in 2017, as a cafe patron extra.

### 2017–2019: Acting career development, lawsuit, upcoming solo album

Argo filed for a lawsuit against Sinclair and Poppy on April 17th, 2018, claiming and providing collected evidence that the two stalked and harassed her. Documents written by Argo's lawyer were publicly released through TMZ on the same day. Argo released a statement to Instagram after not posting on the platform for three years, thanking her fans and addressing the lawsuit, confirming new music to come. The following month, she gave an interview with Daily Mail about the lawsuit where a new picture of her, photographed by Stewart Cook, was released.

The lawsuit was terminated on September 14th, 2018, due to the reaching of an agreement between both parties involved. Argo's lawyer confirmed that Argo finally felt content to move on personally and professionally. Since then, she has confirmed to have started work again on her upcoming solo album. With currently no concrete deadline for release, she has been posting lyrics to her social media, confirming that she is still in the process of writing songs.

It was confirmed on IMDb that Argo will have a role as Sissy in the film *Dinner in America*, which debuted at Sundance in 2020. Argo's acting coach, Aimee DeShayes, confirmed to Instagram on November 13th, 2018, that she booked a role in an upcoming secretive untitled feature film.

### 2022-present: Angry and upcoming solo album

Following the teasing of "Angry" on Vine in 2015, an extended hiatus, and a leaked demo of the song surfacing in 2021, Argo officially released "Angry" on April 25th, 2022 without prior notice. This resulted in Argo's long-awaited return to social media, as well as a change in the *Grocerybag* YouTube channel name and brand to that of *Should I Clean My Room*. She revealed via Instagram stories to be still recording music with "Angry" producer CJ Baran, releasing second single "I Can Only Be Me" on March 15th, 2023.

"I Can Only Be Me" notably received more promotion than "Angry", with Argo releasing an official lyric video, music video and Japanese translation of its lyrics. The single was also accompanied by a portrait of the singer photographed by Nick Rasmussen and Kazutoshi Shimizu. Following the release of the song, Argo confirmed more singles, as well as an album and official merch, are still on the way.

In January 2024, the singer revealed she would explain whether she prefers to be called her birth or stage name "hopefully closer to the earlier end" of the year.

## Discography

* *Technology Is a Dead Bird* (2009)
* *Internet Sessions* (2010)
* *Linden Place* (2011)
* *Mars Argo CD* (2012)
* ~~*Mars Argo*~~ (2012, 2015)
* *Debut solo album* (*TBA*)

## Trivia

* In the past, she has dyed her hair at least six different colors: brunette, yellow-blonde, platinum-blonde, pink, orange and gold. Her hair is currently brown.
* She grew up around horses, and her favorite animal is a horse. They often appeared in Grocerybag videos, including in the "Monsters Under My Bed" music video.
* She can play the drums, guitar, harmonica, piano, keyboards, synthesizer and tambourine.
* Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
* According to Personality Database, her MBTI personality type is ENTP.
* Her favorite color is black.
* She enjoys artists such as Mariah Carey and Melanie Martinez.
	+ She used to have an official Spotify playlist titled "How Do I Use This Thing", including artists such as Gorillaz, Gary Numan and The Pixies. It was last updated in 2014, and was subsequently taken down in 2021.
	+ In September 2023, she created another playlist, titled "My Playlist #1". It consisted of a single song, which was occasionally updated and replaced by another track. The playlist included songs such as the 1999 extended mix of "Masked Ball" by Jocelyn Pook, "Late Nite Tip" by Three 6 Mafia and "Revsic" by Richard Devine.
* She loves the show *Mad Men*.
* She enjoys the video game series *Spyro*.
* In October 2023, following a statement of "I Can Only Be Me" reaching one million streams, Argo revealed to have obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) after noticing typographical errors in her post.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 shouldicleanmyroom (March 22, 2023). "Mars Argo - I Can Only Be Me (Lyric Video)". *YouTube*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 bynickrasmussen (March 18, 2023). "Portrait for Mars Argo... (cont.)". *Instagram*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mars Argo and Titanic Sinclair (February 17, 2012). "Fearless Radio Interview". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on July 19, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
4. ↑ digitalfuntown (March 21, 2008). "Pirate Wheel of Fortune". *YouTube*. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
5. ↑ "Dino-Jam". *Digital Funtown*. Archived from the original on March 31, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
6. ↑ digitalfuntown (February 5, 2008). "Obama Rap by Pizza Featuring Obama Girl-Yes We Can". *YouTube*. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Shriya Samavai (February 14, 2013). "Mars Argo are Done Being Cool - Watch Their New Video for Runaway, Runaway". *Vice*. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
8. ↑ "Mars Argo". *Muxtape*. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
9. ↑ grocerybagdottv (September 23, 2010). "Mars Argo - Spider in My Bathtub". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on October 4, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
10. ↑ "Spider in My Bathtub". *Myspace*. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
11. ↑ Mars Argo (November 21, 2010). ""Linden Place EP" December Twenty Ten ❤️". *Facebook*. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
12. ↑ grocerybagdottv (January 19, 2011). "Art is Easy". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
13. ↑ grocerybagdottv (January 28, 2011). "Do You Ever Feel Empty?". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
14. ↑ grocerybagdottv (March 7, 2011). "Tucker Woodley Interviews Mars Argo". *YouTube*. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
15. ↑ Mars Argo (March 20, 2011). "Linden Place EP". *Bandcamp*. Archived from the original on April 13, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
16. ↑ Titanic Sinclair (October 22, 2012). "Started the final mixes for the new @marsargo album last night. So incredibly excited #112212". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on June 25, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
17. ↑ Titanic Sinclair (December 22, 2014). "This is a Christmas song I wrote with @marsargo a few Christmases ago". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
18. ↑ Titanic Sinclair (January 13, 2015). "All of my love goes to @rwehner @andrewtomayko @themikepasley @marsargo and the rest of our awesome crew that made this video possible". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
19. ↑ Titanic Sinclair (March 6, 2015). "So pumped about new videos I am doing w/ @MoshJoran @marsargo @BasicVacation @darkwaves @thatPoppy @mbdoranmusic @DigitalTwigs @MattBennett". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
20. ↑ Mars Argo (February 16, 2015). "Save me I want safety". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on February 16, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
21. ↑ Titanic Sinclair (February 16, 2015). "I've made the best thing I've ever made in my life tonight and it's a @marsargo song". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on April 22, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
22. ↑ Pastel Colour (May 11, 2018). "Titanic and Mandy's DMs". *Google Drive*. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
23. ↑ EarSkinz (September 10, 2014). "EarSkinz - It's a thing! - iPhone 6 / 5S / 5C / 5 - Lick'em and stick'em". *YouTube*. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
24. ↑ "Ordinary Lovers - Full Cast & Crew". *IMDb*. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
25. ↑ "Mars-Argo -ThatPoppy-Lawsuit-01.pdf". *TMZ*. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
26. ↑ "YouTube Epic Legal Fued Between ThatPoppy, Titanic Sinclair and Mars Argo". *TMZ*. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
27. ↑ marsargo (April 17, 2018). "Hi. I've thought about this day when I would be writing this letter to you all for a very long time... (cont.)". *Instagram*. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
28. ↑ Ryan Parry (May 7, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: I was a YouTube star - but my violent ex-boyfriend stole my identity and now makes a fortune with a FAKE version of me". *Daily Mail Online*. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
29. ↑ Mars Argo (April 25, 2022). "Angry - Single". *Apple Music*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
30. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (August 1, 2022). "Thank you for my zero promo zero online... (cont.)". *Tumblr*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
31. ↑ marsargo (May 5, 2022). "@CJBARAN". *Instagram*. Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
32. ↑ Mars Argo (March 15, 2023). "I Can Only Be Me - Single". *Apple Music*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
33. ↑ shouldicleanmyroom (April 20, 2023). "Mars Argo - I Can Only Be Me (Official Music Video)". *YouTube*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
34. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (June 7, 2023). "what are you into at the moment". *Tumblr*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
35. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (July 6, 2023). "are u planning on releasing more music... (cont.)". *Tumblr*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
36. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (August 11, 2023). "pls when will ur merch come out i am ready... (cont.)". *Tumblr*. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
37. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (January 6, 2024). "what do u prefer to be called ? mars? or... (cont.)". *Tumblr*. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
38. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (July 30, 2019). "I cut my hair short and went blonde for you". *Tumblr*. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
39. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (October 9, 2015). "What is your favorite animal". *Tumblr*. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
40. ↑ "BRITTANY SHEETS - Casting Networks Inc". *LA Casting*. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
41. ↑ "Mars Argo MBTI Personality Type: ENTP or ENTJ?". *Personality Database*. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
42. ↑ Mars Argo (May 5, 2017). "black like the color of my soul". *Twitter*. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
43. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (December 4, 2015). "What's your favorite singer?". *Tumblr*. Archived from the original on September 2, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
44. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (December 24, 2015). "I GOTTA ASK, DO YOU LIKE MELANIE MARTINEZ?". *Tumblr*. Archived from the original on August 30, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
45. ↑ "How do I use this thing". *Spotify*. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 "My playlist #1". *Spotify*. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
47. ↑ "My playlist #1". *Spotify*. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
48. ↑ "My playlist #1". *Spotify*. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
49. ↑ The Internet is Boring. (August 17, 2023). "hi are there any video games you play/like/love?". *Tumblr*. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
50. ↑ Mars Argo News (October 19, 2023). "Mars Argo shares statement about 'I Can Only... (cont.)". *Twitter*. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
51. ↑ marsargo (October 19, 2023). "i can't help it I have OCD...". *Instagram*. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.