Mashd N Kutcher
Background information
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresDance, electronic
Years active2013–present
LabelsUniversal Music Group
Websitehttps://www.mashdnkutcher.com

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 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]

Career

In December 2014, Mashd N Kutcher released their debut single "Do It Now". The song peaked at number 33 on the ARIA Charts and was certified platinum in Australia.[7]

In 2015, Mashd N Kutcher 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".[8]

In December 2015, Mashd N Kutcher 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.[9]

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

In February 2018, Mashd N Kutcher were the headline act at the inaugural AFLX Grand Final.[10]

In March 2018, Mashd N Kutcher released "Need Me" which includes a sample of "Lovefool" by The Cardigans.[11]

In July 2018, Mashd N Kutcher released "Don't Stop Believin'", a re-work of Journey'song.[12]

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 COVID-19 pandemic.[13] The track placed 12th in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2020 and was personally introduced by Andrews.[14] The record went on to be certified platinum.

Mashd N Kutcher announced their Mash Machine East Coast tour co presented by Triple J, which was scheduled to take place in July and August 2021.[15]

In October 2021, Mashd N Kutcher released a new record "On My Mind", an interpolation of the 2003 Powderfinger song "On My Mind".[16]

In 2022, the band launched a new online content series entitled ‘Will It Mash?’ mixing together different songs and genres with the reactions of a guest. Their first celebrity guest was Murray Cook of popular children's group The Wiggles, and has also featured Triple J radio national breakfast hosts Bryce and Ebony, New Zealand radio breakfast team GeorgeFM, as well as UFC title holder Alexander Volkanovski.

In March 2023, the band released their rework of "You're the Voice".[17]

The Mashd N Kutcher live band performed as the headline act for the 2023 Isuzu A-League Grand Final, held in Sydney, Australia.

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[18]
"Do It Now" 2014 33
  • ARIA: Platinum[7]
 Non-album singles
"No Way Out" 2015 —
"My Sunshine" 18
  • ARIA: Platinum[9]
"Pretend"
(featuring Park Avenue)[19] 		2017 —
"We Could Be"
(featuring Tyron Hapi)[20] 		—
"Need Me"
(featuring Sammi Constantine)[21] 		2018 —
"Don't Stop Believin'"
(featuring Addison)[22] 		—
"I'm Yours"
(featuring False Rumours and Alex Holmes)[23] 		—
"Warfare"
(with AVADOX & Nick Havsen)[24] 		2019 —
"Better Me"
(featuring Alex Aiono)[25] 		—
"Like Fire"
(with Ben Nicky featuring Luciana)[26] 		—
"Fiesta!"
(with Reece Low)[27] 		—
"No One Alive"
(with Trevor Bass)[28] 		2020 —
"Get on the Beers"
(featuring Dan Andrews)[29] 		39
"Last Resort"[31] —
"Elevate"
(with HYBIT and Jenil)[32] 		2021 —
"On My Mind"[33] —
"I'll Be Fine"
(Mashd N Kutcher featuring Illy)[34] 		2022 —
"You're the Voice"[17] 2023 —
"It's Alright"[35] —

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Get On the Beers” (featuring Dan Andrews) Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work Won [36]

References

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  25. ^ "Better Me (feat. Alex Aiono) - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  26. ^ "Like Fire - Single by Ben Nicky & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  27. ^ "Fiesta - Single by Mashd N Kutcher & Reece Low on Apple Music". Apple Music. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  28. ^ ""No One Alive" - Single by Trevor Bass & Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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  30. ^ "GET ON THE BEERS GOES GOLD 🙌🍺💿 Happy freedom day Melbourne, big dan we've got a gold plaque for you". Instagram. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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  33. ^ ""On My Mind" - Single by Mashd N Kutcher on Apple Music". Apple Music. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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  35. ^ "Mashd N Kutcher Shares Health Update, Donates Streaming Royalties To Cancer Charity". The Music. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  36. ^ "Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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