Mashd N Kutcher
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Mashd N Kutcher (sometimes abbreviated as MNK[1]) is an Australian dance music project and electronic band, created by Matt James in 2012,[2] who writes, records, performs, and produces the project's music. As a touring act, Mashd N Kutcher consists of a collective of performers including DJs and live instrumentalists. The band are known for their uniform of black attire with white ties.
Mashd N Kutcher | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Genres | Dance, electronic |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Website | https://www.mashdnkutcher.com |
Mashd N Kutcher are best known for their songs "Do It Now" and "My Sunshine", which samples Len's song "Steal My Sunshine". In 2020 they came to public attention in Australia after remixing a speech given by Premier of the state of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, reporting on an early outbreak of COVID-19 in the state. The resulting dance track, Get on the Beers, made it seem that the Premier's instructions to his citizens was to do their civic duty and "get on the beers".[3] The original press conference saw Andrews warn Victorians that it was not appropriate to get on the beers, due to the greater risk of the spread of the coronavirus.[4]
The act has performed in sold-out tours in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America, South America and Europe.[1][5] Their name is a pun on American actor Ashton Kutcher.
In August 2023, founder Matt James announced he had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and was taking a break from social media and touring to focus on "writing and producing the records, plus curating and programming the music and visuals for the live shows".[6]