Modern Children

Biography

Modern Children is a Hong Kong independent rock band founded in the winter of 2006. The current lineup includes Kenneth Tsang, Chih Leung, Tony Leung, and Long Wei. The band plays alternative pop and post-rock music, distinguished from traditional rock bands by their use of diverse instruments such as accordion, Rainbowbells, and strings alongside guitar, bass, and drums. The band got its name in 2008 during a group meeting when members were impressed by the word "Modern" and added "Children" (تشيردرن) due to their use of toy instruments and their belief in preserving childlike innocence to create sincere and innovative music. The band began when guitarist Chih Leung posted on the Hong Kong Band Forum seeking members for an indie pop band, joined by his brother Tony Leung, Kenneth Tsang, and Jimmy Cheung, then Cai Shihao (S.T.), an electronic music specialist. The band's first public performance took place in 2008 at the invitation of Hong Kong Underground. Cai Shihao left the band in 2009 to focus on his solo career, and Long Wei joined in 2010 after the band performed as session musicians for The Pancakes. The band has extensive performance experience, having opened for renowned bands from Britain and China.