Behind the scenes with Modern Science in New York Video
Check out this behind the scenes clip of us in New York. Listen carefully as it features two unreleased Modern Science tracks “Shake Your Money Maker” & “Someday”
Modern Science Featured in Las Vegas Weekly AGAIN!
by Julie Seabaugh
Stereofame.com execs didn’t realize the extent of their commitment when they footed the bill for Las Vegas-based Modern Science to travel to New York City’s rain-soaked 2009 CMJ Music Marathon. The pop-funk newcomers’ self-titled debut may have been vocalist Kane Churko and bassist Mike McHugh’s labor of love, but headlining Friday’s showcase required a live band. Thus travel and accommodations for the duo plus Churko’s father, drummer and producer Kevin Churko, guitarist Charles Henry and keytarist Mike Spadoni at the Lower East Side’s Hotel on Rivington ran more than $5,000.
Modern Science ensured the experience was worth its sponsor’s hefty payout, however. “I’m losing my voice,” McHugh apologized from the stage midway through a seven-song set culled from their own MIMORTL (Music Is My Only Reason to Live) Records release, later explaining that he and Churko caught numerous other bands each of their four nights in town, all while networking, visiting MTV’s downtown offices and being interviewed by Fuse TV’s Allison Hagendorf, who confessed to following the core pair from her A&R days at Columbia, calling them “a combination of great talent and determination.”
The hectic schedule didn’t stop the quintet from delivering a high-energy, professional half-hour well-received by industry insiders at the Ace of Clubs. From opener “I’m the One” to closer “Look Where You’re Walkin’,” MS visually impressed with wide stances and black leather, and, following Churko’s lead, kept the packed crowd dancing throughout. “We came all the way here from Vegas to see you guys,” the offstage introvert enthused following “Whatever You Say” and before strapping on a guitar for “Desperately.” “We’re the only band playing CMJ from Nevada, and we’re proud to represent.”
Though a low basement ceiling thwarted progression of the beach ball Spadoni tossed down during “U Funk Me Up,” it was the only aspect of the evening that didn’t soar. Or as Stereofame Executive VP Davis Johnson put it, “They’re a very dynamic, big-sound group. They’re exactly what we needed to carry the evening and finish it on a high note. They were fantastic.”
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Modern Science Featured In Las Vegas Weekly
by April Corbin
Kane Churko is confident about his band’s music, but he admits that an offer for his Vegas band, Modern Science, to play the CMJ Music Marathon felt a little like a scam.
When Churko and Mike McHugh received the e-mail—explaining that Stereofame.com had selected the pop-funk duo to headline its stage at New York City’s Ace of Clubs—they were excited. When they got through the part about the website footing the bill for the band to travel to Manhattan, they were ecstatic ... and slightly disbelieving.
“I kept reading, waiting for the fine print that told me to send my credit card information to them first,” Churko says, laughing.
Having been convinced the gig is indeed legit, the duo is looking forward to gaining an East Coast presence, playing for recording-industry suits and single-handedly representing Las Vegas in the annual festival (Afghan Raiders, who were scheduled to take part for the second year running, canceled their trip).
Modern Science officially formed roughly a year ago, though Churko and McHugh have been musical acquaintances for almost four. According to McHugh, playing CMJ has been one of the band’s goals from the start, and the two musicians hope the exposure will help build hype about their infectiously poppy debut album.
The self-titled release was produced by Churko and his father, Kevin. The elder Churko, a music producer by trade, has worked with Shania Twain, Britney Spears and Ozzy Osbourne. He’ll also be drumming for the duo during its October 23 CMJ set.
Despite the disc’s slick production, Modern Science doesn’t mind giving it away for free. In fact, the band says that since the album was completed and released in March, around 10,000 copies have been downloaded. McHugh predicts all music will be free in the future, and that creating a business plan that doesn’t revolve around CD sales is smart, especially for newcomers like Modern Science. Adds Churko, “It’s just a matter of people hearing.”
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