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| origin = [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia
| origin = [[Brisbane]], Queensland, Australia
| genre = [[Dance (music)|Dance]], [[Electronic (music)|electronic]]
| genre = [[Dance (music)|Dance]], [[Electronic (music)|electronic]]
| years_active = 2014 - present
| years_active = 2013 - present
| label = [[Universal Music Group]]
| label = [[Universal Music Group]]
| website = https://www.mashdnkutcher.com
| website = https://www.mashdnkutcher.com
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'''Mashd N Kutcher''' (sometimes abbreviated as '''MNK'''<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.luckyent.com/artists/mashd-n-kutcher/|title=Agency + Corporate Mashd N Kutcher |website=Luckyent|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>) are an Australian dance act and electronic band consisting of classically trained pianist and drummer Matt Minor and Adam Morris, who met in 2013.<ref name="SMA">{{cite web|url=http://www.supermodifiedagency.com/mashd-n-kutcher|title=MNK|website=super modified agency|date=15 January 2015|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
'''Mashd N Kutcher''' are an Australian dance act and electronic band made up of Matt Minor and Adam Morris. The duos' releases include "My Sunshine" which samples [[Len (band)|Len]]'<nowiki/>s song "[[Steal My Sunshine]]".<ref>[http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Mashd+N+Kutcher Mashd N Kutcher at Australian- Charts]</ref><ref>[https://www.mashdnkutcher.com/ Mashd N Kutcher official website]</ref> "My Sunshine" peaked at number 18 on the Australian Music Charts.<ref>[http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Mashd+N+Kutcher&titel=My+Sunshine&cat=s My Sunshine at Australian-Charts]</ref>


Mashd N Kutcher are best known for their songs "Do It Now" and "My Sunshine". "My Sunshine" samples [[Len (band)|Len]]'s song "[[Steal My Sunshine]]" and have performed in sold-out tours in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America, South America and Europe.<ref name="bio"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/2018/aria-djs-of-the-week-mashd-n-kutcher|title=ARIA DJs of the Week|website=ARIA|date=12 November 2018 |accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
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== Overview ==
Meeting in 2012 in their hometown in Brisbane Australia, the duo decided to create a live show, combining their skills as a metal drummer & a classical pianist, signing with both Australian dance agency Lucky Ent and Spin Artist Agency in North America.


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== Career ==
Mashd N Kutcher began a weekly national radio segment on Australia's Party People, on the Austereo Network. They have an online following of over 1 million on Facebook, and over 5 million streams on Spotify.
Matt Minor and Adam Morris met in 2013 in their hometown in Brisbane Australia.<ref name="bio"/>


After knowing each other a few months, the duo merged with mission to defy what is considered to be normal electronic dance music and creating a live show that combined their love of music and incredible array of skills as multi-instrumentalists, DJs and producers.<ref name="SMA"/><ref name="bio"/> In 2014, they signed to Lucky Ent. and toured their unique mashups to pubs and clubs across Australia.<ref name="SMA"/> Later in 2014, the duo secured a weekly national radio segment on Australias Party People, on the [[Austereo Network]].<ref name="SMA"/>
Since 2014, the duo have performed over 600 live shows across Australia, Asia, North America, Europe and India.


In December 2014, MNK released their debut single "Do It Now". The song peaked at number 33 on the [[ARIA Charts]] and was certified platinum.<ref name="ARIA2015"/>
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Mashd N Kutcher was the headline act at the first AFLX Grand Final, which took place in Sydney in February 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-14/neon-goalposts-dj-duo-set-to-light-up-aflx|title=Neon goalposts, DJ duo to light up AFLX - AFL.com.au|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-02-17}}</ref>

In 2015, MNK took recording equipment into six [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]] stores in Brisbane and captured noises from the ice machine to the beeping of the oven and staff talking to customers before remixing the sounds into a piece called "Sounds of Subway".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/djs-mashd-n-kutcher-mix-up-the-sounds-of-subway-for-next-instalment-of-eat-well-go-campaign-316466|title=DJs Mashd N Kutcher mix up the Sounds of Subway for next instalment of ''Eat Well Go'' campaign |website=Mumbrella|date=2 September 2015|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>

In December 2015, MNK released "My Sunshine", a song which heavily samples [[Len (band)|Len]]'s "[[Steal My Sunshine]]". "My Sunshine" peaked at number 18 on the ARIA charts and was certified platinum.<ref name="ARIA2016"/>

In 2017, MNK signed to powerhouse-label [[Universal Music Group]] and publishing company [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]].<ref name="bio"/>

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In February 2018, MNK were the headline act at the inaugural [[2018 AFLX competition|AFLX]] Grand Final.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-14/neon-goalposts-dj-duo-set-to-light-up-aflx|title=Neon goalposts, DJ duo to light up AFLX - AFL.com.au|website=AFL|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref>


In March 2018, Mashd N Kutcher released "Need Me" which includes a sample of "[[Lovefool]]" by [[The Cardigans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ozedm.com/mashd-n-kutcher-return-latest-dance-hit-need/6224/|title= Mashd N Kutcher return with their latest dance hit ‘Need Me’|publisher=ozedm|date=March 2018|accessdate=25 November 2018}}</ref>
In March 2018, Mashd N Kutcher released "Need Me" which includes a sample of "[[Lovefool]]" by [[The Cardigans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ozedm.com/mashd-n-kutcher-return-latest-dance-hit-need/6224/|title= Mashd N Kutcher return with their latest dance hit ‘Need Me’|publisher=ozedm|date=March 2018|accessdate=25 November 2018}}</ref>


In July 2018, MNK released "[[Don't Stop Believin']]", a re-work of [[Journey (band)|Journey]]'song.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/mashd-n-kutcher-prank-german-audience-with-aussie-ad/|title=Mashd N Kutcher prank German audience with Aussie ad |website=The Music Network|date=19 July 2018|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
On YouTube, they post videos about collabing with random things (the most notable being with a Dominos delivery guy, plane noises and trying to find someone to collab with via singing), mashup trolling from their live shows and music videos of their songs.

In April 2020, Mashd N Kutcher released "Get On the Beers". The song uses and reorders the [[press conference]] words by [[Premier of Victoria|Victorian Premier]] [[Daniel Andrews]], during the [[2019–20 coronavirus pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.5why.com.au/the-internet-is-raving-to-mashd-n-kutchers-daniel-andrews-remix-bop-get-on-the-beers/|title=The Internet Is Raving to Mashd n Kutcher's Daniel Andrews Remix Bop "Get On the Beers"|website=5Why|date=6 April 2020|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>


==Singles==
==Singles==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released
! scope="colw" rowspan="2" style="width:15em;"| Single
! scope="colw" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions
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| 33
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* ARIA: Platinum<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/SingleAccreds2015.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2015 |publisher=ARIA |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
* ARIA: Platinum<ref name="ARIA2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/SingleAccreds2015.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2015 |publisher=ARIA |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
| rowspan="10" {{N/a|Non-album singles}}
| rowspan="14" {{N/a|Non-album singles}}
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|-
! scope="row" | "No Way Out"
! scope="row" | "No Way Out"
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*ARIA: Platinum<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/SingleAccreds2016.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2016 |publisher=ARIA |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
*ARIA: Platinum<ref name="ARIA2016">{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/SingleAccreds2016.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2016 |publisher=ARIA |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Pretend"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Park Avenue)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/pretend-feat-park-avenue-single/1214269491 |title=Pretend - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
! scope="row" | "Pretend"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Park Avenue)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/pretend-feat-park-avenue-single/1214269491 |title=Pretend - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
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|-
! scope="row" | "Warfare"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Avadox & Nick Havsen)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/warfare-single/1459227979 |title=Warfare - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=3 May 2019 |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
! scope="row" | "Warfare"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Avadox & Nick Havsen)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/warfare-single/1459227979 |title=Warfare - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=3 May 2019 |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| rowspan="4" | 2019
| —
| —
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|-
|-
! scope="row" | "Better Me"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Alex Aiono]])</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/better-me-feat-alex-aiono-single/1470533541 |title=Better Me (feat. Alex Aiono) - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
! scope="row" | "Better Me"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Alex Aiono]])</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/better-me-feat-alex-aiono-single/1470533541 |title=Better Me (feat. Alex Aiono) - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=12 July 2019 |accessdate=28 July 2019}}</ref>
| —
|
|-
! scope="row" | "Like Fire"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Ben Nicky]] featuring [[Luciana (singer)|Luciana]])</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/like-fire-feat-luciana-single/1473635525 |title=Like Fire - Single by Ben Nicky & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=8 August 2019|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| —
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|-
! scope="row" | "Fiesta!"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Reece Low)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/fiesta-single/1485734046 |title=Fiesta - Single by Mashd N Kutcher & Reece Low on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=25 November 2019|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| —
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|-
! scope="row" | "No One Alive"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(with Trevor Bass)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/no-one-alive-single/1503370797 |title=No One Alive" - Single by Trevor Bass & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music|work=Apple Music |date=13 March 2020|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| —
|
|-
! scope="row" | "Get On the Beers"<br/><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring Elliot Loney)</span><ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/get-on-the-beers-feat-elliot-loney-single/1507804467 |title=Get On the Beers - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music |work=Apple Music |date=10 April 2020|accessdate=18 April 2020}}</ref>
| —
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2014]]
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Revision as of 08:12, 18 April 2020

Mashd N Kutcher
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresDance, electronic
Years active2013 - present
LabelsUniversal Music Group
MembersMatt Minor
Adam Morris
Websitehttps://www.mashdnkutcher.com

Mashd N Kutcher (sometimes abbreviated as MNK[1]) are an Australian dance act and electronic band consisting of classically trained pianist and drummer Matt Minor and Adam Morris, who met in 2013.[2]

Mashd N Kutcher are best known for their songs "Do It Now" and "My Sunshine". "My Sunshine" samples Len's song "Steal My Sunshine" and have performed in sold-out tours in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America, South America and Europe.[1][3]

Career

Matt Minor and Adam Morris met in 2013 in their hometown in Brisbane Australia.[1]

After knowing each other a few months, the duo merged with mission to defy what is considered to be normal electronic dance music and creating a live show that combined their love of music and incredible array of skills as multi-instrumentalists, DJs and producers.[2][1] In 2014, they signed to Lucky Ent. and toured their unique mashups to pubs and clubs across Australia.[2] Later in 2014, the duo secured a weekly national radio segment on Australias Party People, on the Austereo Network.[2]

In December 2014, MNK released their debut single "Do It Now". The song peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Charts and was certified platinum.[4]

In 2015, MNK took recording equipment into six Subway stores in Brisbane and captured noises from the ice machine to the beeping of the oven and staff talking to customers before remixing the sounds into a piece called "Sounds of Subway".[5]

In December 2015, MNK released "My Sunshine", a song which heavily samples Len's "Steal My Sunshine". "My Sunshine" peaked at number 18 on the ARIA charts and was certified platinum.[6]

In 2017, MNK signed to powerhouse-label Universal Music Group and publishing company BMG.[1]

In February 2018, MNK were the headline act at the inaugural AFLX Grand Final.[7]

In March 2018, Mashd N Kutcher released "Need Me" which includes a sample of "Lovefool" by The Cardigans.[8]

In July 2018, MNK released "Don't Stop Believin'", a re-work of Journey'song.[9]

In April 2020, Mashd N Kutcher released "Get On the Beers". The song uses and reorders the press conference words by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.[10]

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[11]
"Do It Now" 2014 33
  • ARIA: Platinum[4]
 Non-album singles
"No Way Out" 2015 —
"My Sunshine" 18
  • ARIA: Platinum[6]
"Pretend"
(featuring Park Avenue)[12] 		2017 —
"We Could Be"
(featuring Tyson Hapi)[13] 		—
"Need Me"
(featuring Sammi Constantine)[14] 		2018 —
"Don't Stop Believin'"
(featuring Addison)[15] 		—
"I'm Yours"
(featuring False Rumours and Alex Holmes)[16] 		—
"Warfare"
(with Avadox & Nick Havsen)[17] 		2019 —
"Better Me"
(featuring Alex Aiono)[18] 		—
"Like Fire"
(with Ben Nicky featuring Luciana)[19] 		—
"Fiesta!"
(with Reece Low)[20] 		—
"No One Alive"
(with Trevor Bass)[21] 		2020 —
"Get On the Beers"
(featuring Elliot Loney)[22] 		—

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Agency + Corporate Mashd N Kutcher". Luckyent. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "MNK". super modified agency. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  3. ^ "ARIA DJs of the Week". ARIA. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2015". ARIA. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  5. ^ "DJs Mashd N Kutcher mix up the Sounds of Subway for next instalment of Eat Well Go campaign". Mumbrella. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  6. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations 2016". ARIA. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Neon goalposts, DJ duo to light up AFLX - AFL.com.au". AFL. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Mashd N Kutcher return with their latest dance hit 'Need Me'". ozedm. March 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Mashd N Kutcher prank German audience with Aussie ad". The Music Network. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  10. ^ "The Internet Is Raving to Mashd n Kutcher's Daniel Andrews Remix Bop "Get On the Beers"". 5Why. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Australian Charts - Mashd N Kutcher". australian-charts.com Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  12. ^ "Pretend - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  13. ^ "We Could Be - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  14. ^ "Need Me - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  15. ^ "Don't Stop Believin - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  16. ^ "I'm Yours - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  17. ^ "Warfare - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  18. ^ "Better Me (feat. Alex Aiono) - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Like Fire - Single by Ben Nicky & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  20. ^ "Fiesta - Single by Mashd N Kutcher & Reece Low on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  21. ^ "No One Alive" - Single by Trevor Bass & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  22. ^ "Get On the Beers - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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