Cut Copy. It’s a computer function for word processors and also the name of a kicky band hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Their sound ranges from acronyms such as electropop and even post-punk.
Recognized for their well-received sophomore album, In Ghost Colors, indie communities everywhere held high expectations for their latest album Zonoscope. The record begins with “Need You Now”, a six-minute testament to the record’s massive sound. With 80s-esque vocal styles, Cut Copy literally cuts and pastes layers of synthesizers over vocals, overwhelming the ears and maintaining a chaotic pulse. Each track blends into the next with sparkling beats that rock listeners to and fro.
“Where I’m Going” is like a pixelated surfer sporting a big Beach Boys overtone, making it a must-listen if you’re in the mood for some ocean sprayed synth and comforting lyrics.
If “Where I’m Going” is surfer-synth, “Blink and You’ll Miss a Revolution” is safari-synth. Hauntingly shrill, the lyrical punchline is also the song’s title and gives the impression that Cut Copy has in fact been to the future and back. “Sun God”, the ostentatious 15-minute conclusion to Zonoscope, feels as if you’re coming off a sugar rush. A bit brainwashed and dazed, you’re queasy, but willing enough to give Zonoscope the second listen it deserves.