Cut Copy

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Cut Copy
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Cut Copy performing at Le Point Ephémère in Paris, France, 29 February 2008
Background information
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Synthpop, indietronica, dance-punk, new wave
Years active 2001–present
Labels Modular
Website cutcopy.net
Members Dan Whitford
Tim Hoey
Mitchell Scott
Ben Browning
Past members Bennett Foddy

Cut Copy are an Australian electronic band formed in 2001 by Dan Whitford on vocals, keyboard and guitar. Other members are Tim Hoey on guitar and sampler, Ben Browning on bass guitar and Mitchell Scott on drums. Their second album, In Ghost Colours peaked at number-one on the ARIA Albums Chart in 2008. In 2011, Cut Copy's latest album, Zonoscope reached number three on the same chart.

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History[edit]

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Formation[edit]

Cut Copy was formed as an electronic band in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia. It was originally the solo project of Dan Whitford, a DJ and graphic designer.[1]

Modular Recordings[edit]

Whitford released a single, "1981", and an extended play (EP), I Thought of Numbers, on Modular Recordings in September 2001. In 2003, Whitford recruited additional members, Bennett Foddy, Tim Hoey and Mitchell Scott.

Bright Like Neon Love[edit]

In April 2004, Cut Copy released their debut LP, Bright Like Neon Love. The album was written and produced by front-man Whitford. Foddy left the group in mid-2004 to study for his Ph.D.[2]

In 2005, the trio toured internationally for the first time, visiting London, United Kingdom (UK), New York City, United States (US) and Los Angeles, US. The band has toured with international acts such as Franz Ferdinand, The Presets, Junior Senior, Bloc Party and Mylo. In December 2007, the group toured Australia with Daft Punk on the "Nevereverland" tour, the Sydney leg of which attracted a crowd of almost 50,000 people.

In Ghost Colours[edit]

In 2007 the band had announced the completion of their second album, In Ghost Colours, but its Australian release was delayed until 22 March 2008 to co-ordinate with its international release. In Ghost Colours debuted on the ARIA Albums Chart at number-one.[3]"Discography Cut Copy". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 August 2011. </ref>[4]

In 2008, "Lights and Music" was used in FIFA 09.[5] "Far Away" was played on Nip/Tuck, a United States TV series, on one of its final episodes, in a club scene.

Zonoscope[edit]

In July 2010, radio station Triple J broadcast the teaser track "Where I'm Going", ahead of their third album, Zonoscope. The band confirmed they had officially become a four-piece with the addition of bass guitarist Ben Browning.[6] "Where I'm Going" is the theme song of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook's sneak-preview video, which was released in September 2010.

Zonoscope peaked at number-three in February 2011.[3] The band had premiered its first official single, "Take Me Over", in November 2010 on Triple J's breakfast show with Tom & Alex. In an interview with The Music Network, guitarist Tim Hoey described it as "certainly one of the more pop moments on the album."[7]

Touring[edit]

In March 2011, the group performed on the Saturday of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, US.[8] In June 2011, the band played at Indie Fest in Puerto Rico[9] and later that year at the Zappa Club and the Barby Club, in Tel Aviv.[citation needed] In July 2011, the band performed to an audience of 25,000 people at the Camp Bisco Ten festival in Mariaville, New York. On September 10, 2011 Cut Copy played the Virgin Mobile FreeFest in Columbia, Maryland, US.[10]

Awards[edit]

Cut Copy's album "Zonoscope" won an ARIA for Best Dance Release.

In February 2012 the Album "Zonoscope" was Nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards.

Side projects[edit]

In March 2012 Cut Copy bassist Ben Browning released his debut solo EP Lover Motion. It was preceded by the single "I Can't Stay".

Band members[edit]

  • Dan Whitford – vocals, keyboard, guitar
  • Tim Hoey – guitar, sampler
  • Mitchell Scott – drums
  • Ben Browning – bass guitar

Former members[edit]

  • Bennett Foddy – bass, synth

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[3]		 CAN
[11]		 FIN
[12]		 IRL
[13]		 SWE
[14]		 UK
[15]		 US
[16]		 US
Dance
[17]
Bright Like Neon Love — — — — — — — —
In Ghost Colours
  • Released: 22 March 2008 (AUS)
  • Label: Modular
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 1 — 32 — — 118 167 6
Zonoscope
  • Released: 4 February 2011 (AUS)
  • Label: Modular
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 3 33 — 65 48 82 46 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs[edit]

Compilations[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • "1981" 7" (2001, Modular Recordings)
  • "Drop The Bomb" (2001, Modular Recordings)
  • "Glittering Clouds" (2001, Modular Recordings)
  • "Rendezvous" (2001, Modular Recordings)
  • "Saturdays" (2004, Modular Recordings)
  • "That was Just a Dream" (2004, Modular Recordings)
  • "Future" (2005, Modular Recordings)
  • "Going Nowhere" (2005, Modular Recordings) IRE No. 48
  • "Hearts on Fire" (2007, Modular Recordings)
  • "So Haunted" (2007, Modular Recordings)
  • "Lights & Music" (2008, Modular Recordings) AUS No. 64, AUS Dance No. 8
  • "Hearts on Fire" (2008 Edit), (2008, Modular Recordings) AUS No. 98, AUS Dance No. 9, BEL No. 70
  • "Far Away" (2008, Modular Recordings)
  • "Where I'm Going" (2010, Modular Recordings)
  • "Take Me Over" (2010, Modular Recordings)
  • "Need You Now" (2011, Modular Recordings)
  • "Blink And You'll Miss A Revolution" (2011, Modular Recordings)
  • "Sun God" (2012, Modular Recordings)

Remixes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mason, Stewart. "Cut Copy: Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 11 May 2008. 
  2. ^ "Cut Copy Artist Profile". CentralStation.com.au. Retrieved 11 May 2008. 
  3. ^ a b c "Discography Cut Copy". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  4. ^ Cashmere, Paul (1 April 2008). "Number One For Cut Copy Is A Bittersweet Victory". Undercover.com.au. Retrieved 11 May 2008. 
  5. ^ "EA’s FIFA Soccer 09 soundtrack scores". EA Sports. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 23 April 2009. 
  6. ^ Treuen, Jason. "Cut Copy to premiere Where I'm Going this Friday". The Music Network. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  7. ^ "Cut Copy discuss new single ahead of Tuesday premiere". The Music Network. Retrieved 19 November 2010. 
  8. ^ Jose D. Duran (24 March 2011). "Set Times For Ultra Music Festival 2011". Miami New Times. Retrieved 5 September 2012. 
  9. ^ "Coors Light Indie Fest 2011". My Destination. My Destination. 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2012. 
  10. ^ http://virginmobilefestival.com/
  11. ^ "Top 100 Albums in Canada". Nielsen SoundScan. CANOE. 17 February 2011. Archived from the original on 21 February 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011. 
  12. ^ "Discography Cut Copy". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  13. ^ "Discography Cut Copy". irishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  14. ^ "Discography Cut Copy". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  15. ^ Peak chart positions for albums in Australia:
  16. ^ "Cut Copy – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  17. ^ "Cut Copy – Chart History: Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 
  18. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 February 2013. 

External links[edit]

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