Miracles of Modern Science began life in 2004 as a sea-shanty-spouting string band at Princeton University, formed by orchestra dropouts and jazz band rejects. In 2005, they found a drummer and plugged their miniature orchestra into amps. Since then, their ecstatic live shows have been shaking hips with instruments grandma might have waltzed to.
The band pieced together their debut EP in dorm rooms and basements over the course of 2008. Its combination of post-rock explosions, anthemic pop vocals, and antique textures makes for a sound lost in time – this is how a Civil War string band might have imagined the music of the far-distant 1980s, or how Devo might have entertained at a Lincoln benefit. The EP, released as a free download, has garnered praise all over the blogosphere.
Since moving to Brooklyn in the summer of 2008, Miracles of Modern Science have shared the stage with Dan Deacon, Gang Gang Dance, Micachu & The Shapes, Ponytail, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, and Au Revoir Simone at packed venues ranging from Brooklyn DIY strongholds to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Buzz surrounding these performances earned Miracles of Modern Science the title of “Artist of the Month” at The Deli Magazine, Featured Artist at JezebelMusic.com, and most recently, one of Spin Magazine’s “25 Must-Hear Artists” at the 2009 CMJ Music Marathon.
This is no string tribute to rock. This is MOMS.
One of "25 Must Hear Artists" at the CMJ Music Festival 2009!
--Spin
"Miracles of Modern Science play consummate major-key space-pop that sounds like something new."
--Wired
"This show was one of those magical ones where you walk away afterwards feeling as though you just experienced something very very special."
--I Rock I Roll
"These days its a challenge within the “indie/rock/pop” realm to actually produce music that is “original” either in its presentation, production or writing. Miracles of Modern Science have mastered that challenge."
--NYC Taper
"Some of the most creative, catchy, and purely fun music in New York City."
--Jezebelmusic.com May Feature 2009
"Their unique mixture of classical and pop elements is perfect for frolicking in a fantasy landscape."
--The Deli Magazine
"Listen to Miracles of Modern Science, and do it quick, before your best friend does. You'll get lots of street cred, I promise."
--Reel Around the Fountain
"A gorgeous arrangement of classical instrumentation transplanted into modern space tinged pop songs."
--The Tape
"Miracles of Modern Science is like the Pied Piper's angelic cousin, leading naive listeners to a fountain of pure ecstasy."
--IvyGate
"Fans of Final Fantasy and Andrew Bird should take note of this band."
--Puddlegum
Thanks so very much for your gracious add, and a very good morning to you in rockin' Houston!
You have wonderful music on your page and you have great music influences as well.
Have a wonderful week, wishing you and yours a Very Happy, Healthy & Safe Thanksgiving, many well wishes, blessings, and inspiration to you, and much continued success to you. All best! Arlene :D http://www.myspace.com/arleneweiss http://blog.myspace.com/arleneweiss
