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| Cut Copy | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cut Copy |
| Origin | Melbourne |
| Genres | Electropop, Indie rock, Dance-punk |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Modular Recordings, Astralwerks, EMI |
| Associated acts | The Presets, Midnight Juggernauts, Tame Impala |
Cut Copy
Cut Copy is an Australian electronic music band formed in Melbourne in 2001. The group gained international attention with a blend of Electropop, Synth-pop, and Indie rock, releasing acclaimed albums on Modular Recordings and touring across Europe, North America, and Asia. Their work connected scenes around Sydney, London, Los Angeles, and festival circuits like Glastonbury Festival and Coachella.
Formed in the early 2000s, the band emerged from the vibrant Melbourne scene alongside acts such as The Presets, Cut Copy contemporaries Midnight Juggernauts, and peers on Modular Recordings. Early singles circulated through indie radio stations and club nights in Fitzroy, leading to a debut that caught attention from labels including Astralwerks and EMI. Subsequent releases and collaborations expanded their reach to markets in Japan, Germany, France, and the United States. Tours and festival appearances linked them with headliners at Glastonbury Festival, Coachella, and Lollapalooza, while remix work intersected with artists on Warp Records and Domino Recording Company.
Their sound synthesizes influences from New Order, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and Talking Heads, filtered through contemporary scenes like Berlin's electronic clubs and Madchester-era dance-rock. Production draws on techniques popularized by Brian Eno, Arthur Baker, and producers working with Pet Shop Boys and New Order. Elements of Disco revival, House music, and Post-punk are audible alongside references to Australian contemporaries such as Tame Impala and Gotye. Their aesthetic and visual presentation have been compared to art direction seen in releases by Factory Records and design work associated with Peter Saville.
Current and past members have included musicians who performed alongside figures from scenes connected to Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, toured with acts on Modular Recordings, and collaborated with producers from Los Angeles and London. Lineups have featured live performers who shared stages with bands like Bloc Party, Interpol, The Chemical Brothers, and vocalists who worked in studio with artists on Astralwerks. Session and touring musicians have had links to ARIA Awards-nominated projects, soundtrack contributions for Australian Broadcasting Corporation productions, and remix credits alongside artists signed to Island Records and Sony Music.
Their albums were released on labels such as Modular Recordings, Astralwerks, and EMI, appearing on charts in Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States. Releases were followed by singles that received airplay on Triple J, BBC Radio 1, and KCRW. Editions and remixes appeared on compilations alongside tracks from Daft Punk, LCD Soundsystem, and Hot Chip. Catalog entries include collaborations and remixes involving artists from Rough Trade Records and XL Recordings.
They have performed at major festivals and venues including Glastonbury Festival, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and headline dates in cities like London, New York City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Sydney. Tours paired them with acts from Modular Recordings' roster and international electronic scenes represented by labels such as Warp Records and Domino Recording Company. Visual staging and lighting design often referenced practices used in productions for Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack, and Chemical Brothers.
The band received nominations and awards associated with the ARIA Music Awards and recognition from outlets such as Rolling Stone, NME, and Pitchfork. Their releases were featured in year-end lists by publications including Billboard, The Guardian, and The New York Times, and they attained chart placements in Australia and United Kingdom. Contributions to remix culture and festival circuits led to invitations to curated events by organizers behind SXSW and Primavera Sound.
Category:Australian electronic music groups Category:Musical groups from Melbourne