In 2001, Melbourne's Dan Whitford started Cut/Copy as a solo project to exercise his love of sampling and instrumental hip hop, over the course of the next seven years it has evolved into a full band and blossomed as an homage to bands like New Order, OMD, and ELO.
When I first heard Cut/Copy on their 2005 debut "Bright Like Neon Love" it was apparent to that these guys were walking the dance/rock tightrope common of the time and doing it exceptionally well. The album was solid and cohesive without sounding cliche-which is a feet in itself. If their current single, "Lights and Music" is any indication of what to expect from these guys I'd say they have successfully merged underground 80's disco and electro with modern pop. The sound is HOT. "In Ghost Colours", the bands highly anticipated second full length was produced by Tim Goldsworthy of the DFA and will be released in April 2008.
Cut/Copy will play at the Karma Lounge as part of the Modular Records showcase Wednesday, March 12 at 12am, and also appear as part of the Rhapsody party on Friday, March 14 at the Austin Convention Center. They are making limited US appearances this leg of the tour so check them out.
Cut/Copy "Lights and Music" (Modular)
"1981" [2001]
"Time Stands Still" [2005]
"Lights and Music" [2008]
-Mr. Mark
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