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Choon Unsigned – The Cutaway

In an industry rife with talentless Monkey soundalikes and wannabe Libertines, it seems that these days making decent music often comes secondary to sporting a floppy haircut or a silly hat. It makes it all the more refreshing therefore when you stumble across a band that manage both.

Hailing from the leafy suburb of Wimbledon, The Cutaway; Sam, Chris, Ollie and Max, are spearheading a thriving southwest London scene. Having graced numerous London stages with their presence, and boasting a massive local fan-base, it’s only so long before these guys are snapped up by a major label.

Although complex song writing and stunning musicianship aren’t prerequisites for making great music, The Cutaway are living proof that they certainly don’t do any harm. Their unique blend of indieart rock is fuelled by unmistakable talent.

Soaring vocals, infectious melodies and beautiful lyrics help the Cutaway’s music clamber into your heart and your subconscious. Drawing on a host of influences, it’s the bands eclectic style that sets them apart from their contemporaries, trading derivation for innovation. Think Biffy Clyro meets Snow Patrol. Floyd meets Mars Volta. It’s clear that these guys aren’t afraid of breaking some cliches, or indeed some boundaries. With an indisputable stage presence and a penchant for audience participation, their live shows are also proving to be quite formidable. Having established themselves a dedicated and raucous fan-base, it’s not uncommon for their gigs to descend into fifty minute sing-alongs.

A recent acoustic residency at London’s Hard Rock Cafe also exposed a more delicate side to the band, proving beyond doubt that they’re no one trick pony. The Cutaway emit an air of professionalism and creative maturity that some more established artists could only wish for. The happy go lucky jangly guitar pop of artists such as the Kooks and the View is a thing of the past. Get ready for The Cutaway.

Get online and check out these guys for yourself. Their website boasts plenty of audio/visual content to peruse, or better still, go catch them live if you’re in the capital.

By Jack Marshall

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