Modern Science (band)

Modern Science
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres
Years active2007–present
LabelsMIMORTL[1]
MembersKane Churko (vocals)
Mike McHugh (bass)
Live members:
Nikka Bling
Kevin Churko
Michael Spadoni
Charles Henry
Websitemodernsciencemusic.com

Modern Science is an American pop/rock band from Las Vegas founded by Kane Churko and Mike McHugh with funk, electro, hip hop and R&B influences. Canadian songwriter/producer Kane Churko is the front man and lead singer for the band and primary writer and producer of all of Modern Science's music. Kane is the son of producer Kevin Churko[2] who is also a frequent co-producer of the band's material.[3]

Kevin Churko is also known to play drums on occasion for Modern Science at their rare live shows as well as on most of their recorded material. The band is known for their improvisational live shows that often include special guests from other entertainers that they work with.[4]

In January 2010, while opening two nights at the Hard Rock Cafe for Simon Collins, the band announced that they would release one free song every month leading up to their second album and that it would feature a lot more hip hop elements as well as collaborators such as Del the Funky Homosapien and Reallionaire Jream.[4] This follows in line with their history of releasing their self-titled debut album on their own independent record label MIMORTL Records for free online as well.[5]

The pair put on a critically acclaimed performance at CMJ Music Marathon 2010 in October 2009 in New York City along with frequent live band members Charles Henry, Michael Spadoni, Nick Helbling & Kevin Churko.[6]

Kane Churko and Mike McHugh are currently listed as celebrity judges for national Battle of the Band's contest "A Fight for Fame".[7]

  1. ^ "Music Is My Only Reason To Live | Artists". Mimortl.com. Archived from the original on August 29, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Leader, The (May 31, 2007). "Churko is the man in demand". Canada.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  3. ^ "Music Is My Only Reason To Live | Front Page Of Moose Jaw Times Herald article about". Mimortl.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Modern Science experiments with hip-hop". Las Vegas Weekly. Archived from the original on March 6, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  5. ^ "Lab Partners: Modern Science prepares for CMJ fest". Las Vegas Weekly. October 21, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  6. ^ "Paying off: Modern Science doesn't squander pricey trip to CMJ". Las Vegas Weekly. October 28, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  7. ^ "Afff Cities". Afightforfame.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2010.