Cut Copy
Melbourne's great indie-dance band, with '80s synth textures and genuine songwriting under them, and 'Lights & Music' still an instant floor-filler.
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About Cut Copy
Cut Copy is an indie dance band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2001.
Cut Copy began in Melbourne in the early 2000s as a solo project of Dan Whitford, a graphic designer who assembled the first recordings from samples and drum machines before the group became a full band. Signed to the Modular label, they became one of the central acts in Australian indie-dance, pairing synthesiser sounds indebted to 1980s new wave and electro-pop with conventional song structures and Whitford's high, slightly reedy vocals. The second album, In Ghost Colours, took them to a wider audience, and 'Lights & Music' remains their best-known track. Later records leaned further into house and Balearic influences. Live, the band plays with guitars, live drums and banks of keyboards rather than performing as a DJ act.
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Questions about Cut Copy
Where is Cut Copy from?
Cut Copy is from Melbourne, Australia.
Who is in Cut Copy?
Cut Copy is Ben Browning (bass), Tim Hoey (guitar), Mitchell Scott (drums) and Dan Whitford (guitar, keyboards). Former members include Bennett Foddy.
When did Cut Copy form?
Cut Copy formed in Melbourne in 2001.
What was Cut Copy's first album?
Cut Copy's first album was Bright Like Neon Love (2004). The latest is Moments (2025).
Is Cut Copy on tour?
Yes. Cut Copy has one show listed: Brisbane, Australia on Jan 30, 2027.
What kind of music does Cut Copy play?
Cut Copy plays indie dance and synth-pop.
What festivals has Cut Copy played before?
Cut Copy has played BottleRock 2026.