Chvrches (pronounced "churches") are a Scottish electropop band from Glasgow, formed in 2011.
Before Chvrches, Iain Cook was a member of Aereogramme and The Unwinding Hours.
He also wrote music for film and TV. Martin Doherty was a live member of The Twilight Sad.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Lauren Mayberry
Iain Cook
Martin Doherty
From: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Genre(s):
Electronic,
synthpop
Active From: 2011-present
Associated Acts:
Lauren Mayberry,
Aereogramme,
The Twilight Sad
Did You Know:
• Their song
The Mother We Share
was featured in the opening video for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, Scotland.
• Their songs have been featured in many video games, including
FIFA 14, Forza Horizon 2, and Gran Turismo 6
Awards:
2013
Inaugural Grulke Prize (for Developing Non-US Act) at South by Southwest
Popjustice "Twenty Quid Music Prize" for best British pop single of the year -
The Mother We Share