Comprised of singer Amy Precious and multi-instrumentalist and producer, Kev La Kat, Cutty are an artistic duo hailing from the UK. The pair first forged their partnership off the back of a seemingly simple conversation at a local bar, where Amy worked and Kev DJ’d, with Precious asking Kev for support producing music for an upcoming art exhibition. Having bonded on a shared love of 90s trip-hop, Björk, funkadelic, and electronic music, they established a deeper collaboration in Cutty.
Having caught the ears of BBC Introducing and DIY Magazine, Cutty have since established a following in their hometown of Hull. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences, their sound combines disparate styles with a high-energy aesthetic to create something raw, dynamic, and yet accessible.
Having initially released a portion of their work, Cutty took a break to further refine their sound, creating a number of new songs over the past year. They have now selected the best of that material to make up their forthcoming EP, Pump Funk. The first single from that EP, Ain’t Talking, is a statement of intent, demonstrating the way the duo’s sound is evolving.
Ain’t Talking opens with a swagger, chunky drums and thick bass providing a concrete platform for Precious’ vocals and attitude, as her lyrics explore a sense of running in contrast to those around you. This sentiment reflects the song’s articulation of what the pair describe as “defying the need to speak when what’s being said around you doesn’t matter”… It is an embrace of the notion of connection with others, whilst also taking the time “to piece together our own truths”.
Overall, Ain’t Talking is the kind of song that constantly keeps you on your toes. Taking a pause mid-way through, Amy’s vocals are joined by a slowly building guitar riff, before veering off into a cacophony of liquid drum and bass. This unpredictable nature makes Cutty’s latest single feel alive, thrillingly divergent and disruptive. I can’t wait to hear more.