Cut Copy

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Cut Copy
Cut Copy at Le Point Ephémère in Paris, France, February 29, 2008
Cut Copy at Le Point Ephémère in Paris, France, February 29, 2008
Background information
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Years active 2001–present
Label(s) Modular
Website Official website
Members
Dan Whitford
Tim Hoey
Mitchell Dean Scott
Former members
Bennett Foddy

Cut Copy is a band from Melbourne, Australia. Their sound, often labeled as alternative dance and/or electropop, draws considerable influence from 80s new wave and post-punk genres. Cut Copy is managed by Punkdafunk, and is signed to the record label Modular Recordings, home of Wolfmother, The Presets, New Young Pony Club and The Avalanches.

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[edit] History

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Cut Copy began in 2001 as the project of Dan Whitford, a DJ and graphic designer.[1] Whitford released the single "1981" and I Thought of Numbers EP before recruiting additional members Tim Hoey, Mitchell Scott and Bennett Foddy in 2003. In 2004 Cut Copy released their debut LP, Bright Like Neon Love. The album was written and produced by frontman Dan Whitford. Foddy left the band in mid-2004 to study for a PhD.[2]

In 2005, the band toured internationally for the first time, visiting London, New York and Los Angeles. They have toured with international acts Franz Ferdinand, Junior Senior, Bloc Party, and Mylo amongst others; in December 2007, the band toured Australia with Daft Punk on the Nevereverland tour, the Sydney leg of which attracted a crowd of almost 50,000.

In 2007 the band announced the completion of their sophomore album, In Ghost Colours, but its Australian release was delayed until 22 March 2008 in order to coincide with an international release. In Ghost Colours debuted on the ARIA Charts at number one on 30 March 2008.[3]

[edit] Band members

  • Dan Whitford - Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
  • Tim Hoey - Bass, Guitar, Sampler
  • Mitchell Scott - Drums

[edit] Former members

  • Bennett Foddy - Bass, Synth
  • Cal and Sam (moved to Van She)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] EPs

[edit] Compilations

[edit] Singles

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mason, Stewart. "Cut Copy: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  2. ^ "Cut Copy Artist Profile". CentralStation.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  3. ^ Cashmere, Paul (2008-04-01). "Number One For Cut Copy Is A Bittersweet Victory". Undercover.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.

[edit] External links

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut_Copy"
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