Vocals / Guitar

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Mike came from a musical family and took up guitar in high school. In 2021 he formed a female fronted Alternative Rock band "Fluffy Side Down" and is still active today.  The path to Drown began when he started getting raving reviews for his cover of Today in Narcdog, and seeing Niko's ad in Facebook looking for Smashing Pumpkins vocalist.  He took it as a sign, and here we are!  

Fun Fact about Mike:

Mike ran for Congress and is a sharp horse racing handicap.

Bass 

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Kim is one of the most talented bassists on the scene today. Kim was introduced to music through piano at the age of 8, when she began to develop her musical ear, and finger dexterity.  Her passion for music continued to grow and eventually led her to purchasing her first Spector bass guitar.  In 2021 Kim was part of the formation of an all female lineup  "Spinderella".
 

Fun Fact about Kim:

Kim is shy and introverted except when she's on stage.

Drums

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Niko is the founder of Drown.  Drawn to music at an early age when he first heard "Battery" by Metallica.  Niko has been playing drums for over 30 years.  He started playin in New York music scene at age 15, performing in numerous bands.  Niko's memorable meetings with his mentors, included: Jimmy Chamberlin, Lars Ulrich, Alex Van Halen, Don Henley, Stewart Copeland and many more.  

Fun Fact about Niko:

Niko was Ian Paice's (Deep Purple) Drum Tech for a day. 

Guitar

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Boris began playing guitar at an early age of 10.  He was heavily influence by Tony Iommi and Randy Rhoads.  He later began to appreciate and emulate other guitar styles from players like Django Reinhardt, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, and B.B. King.  "Learning the Smashing Pumpkins material  has been incredibly enjoyable", and I have tremendous respect for James' playing abilities.   

Fun Fact about Boris:

Boris is a 5th degree Black Belt in Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu.