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Miracles of Modern Science (or MOMS) is an American independent band originating in Princeton University in 2004. The band is composed of Evan Younger (double bass, lead vocals), Josh Hirshfeld (mandolin, vocals), Kieran Ledwidge (violin), Geoff McDonald (cello), and Tyler Pines (drums). Their musical style stems from modern orchestrations for classical string instruments, which results in self-described "orchestral space pop."[1]
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Origins
Miracles of Modern Science was created in 2004 at Princeton University by Josh Hirshfeld and Evan Younger, after the two met on the social networking site Facebook [2][3] The duo experimented with a wide range of styles, from country to sea-shanty, before arriving at their signature sound of indie rock blended with classical string quartet [2]. They were later joined by Ledwidge and McDonald, and finally by Pines, which completed the band[4]. Once assembled, the band played mostly at Princeton and in venues close by until they graduated.[5] During this time, the band became known for wearing silver space suits during performances, although they have since discontinued the trend.[6]
Recent Activity
After graduating from Princeton, MOMS moved to Brooklyn, where they began to perform and write while the members worked full time jobs. In 2008, they released a self-titled EP, which was started while they were still at college and finished post-graduation.[3] This album was critically well-received, with The Wheel's Still in Spin calling it the fourth best EP of 2008[7], Consequences of Sound giving a four and a half star review[8], and Wired News writing that MOMS play "consummate major-key space-pop that sounds like something new"[9]. The band plans to release an LP in the summer of 2010.[10]
References
- ^ Miracles of Modern Science Facebook http://www.facebook.com/miraclesofmodernscience#/miraclesofmodernscience?v=info
- ^ a b Interview with The Daily Princetonian http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/11/19/24486/
- ^ a b Interview with Groupee http://www.groupee.com/displaycontent/content/127240557044169651
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- ^ Wheel's Still in Spin Best EP of 2008 http://www.thewheelsstillinspin.com/2008/12/best-eps-of-2008.html
- ^ Consequences of Sound Album Review http://consequenceofsound.net/2008/11/11/album-review-miracles-of-modern-science/
- ^ Wired Miracles of Modern Science http://www.wired.com/listening_post/2008/07/band-stuns-list/
- ^ Miracles of Modern Science blog archive: "WE ARE GO FOR THE LP" http://www.miraclesofmodernscience.com/2010/03/11/we-are-go-for-the-lp/
External Links
- Miracles of Modern Science official homepage
- A recording journal for MOMS debut album at InDigest Magazine
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