Cut Cult, the Latest Project from Brian Borcherdt (Holy Fuck, Dusted), Share Grimy, Groovy New Single "Dinosaur"
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Nova Scotia’s Cut Cult share their newest single, “Dinosaur” – a grimy, groove-laden alt track driven by a monstrous baritone guitar hook and an experimental spirit that’s equal parts N.E.R.D. and noise-punk. Anchored in raw live energy and a loose, unconventional vocal take, “Dinosaur” distills the chaotic charm of a rehearsal tape into something big, heavy, and undeniably fun.
Cut Cult is the latest boundary-pushing project from Brian Borcherdt – founder of Holy Fuck, known also for his solo work as Dusted and the viral chipmunks on 16 speed. Reuniting with original Holy Fuck drummer Loel Campbell (Wintersleep, Broken Social Scene, Billy Talent) and longtime collaborator Matt McQuaid (Holy Fuck), the trio formed a new band to explore sonic ideas unbound by the limits of past projects. Rounding out the group is Mairi Chaimbeul, contributing psychedelic harp and synth textures.
Written and recorded in a rural cottage in Black Point, NS, “Dinosaur” emerged during late-night jam sessions, home-cooked meals, and full-band hangs. With its head-nodding 808 pulse and bassy swagger, the song quickly became a band favourite though it lacked a final vocal take. That changed when frontman Borcherdt unearthed a scrappy rehearsal recording and laid it over the session. The timing worked thanks to the shared BPM and the spirit was just right.
Listen to “Dinosaur” HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.
We came up with this sort of lumbering monstrous baritone guitar part, something like a scary “Hella Good”-Neptunes kind of hook. We had the title “Dinosaur” due to this Godzilla vibe, but no words. I found a rehearsal tape that was perfect – it was still gibberish, but the vibe was right. Being centred around an 808 beat, I knew it’d fit. So I overlaid that take and was done.
– Brian Borcherdt
Drawing from their collective DIY roots, Cut Cult thrives in intimate, chaotic spaces – performing on dance floors, recording live-off-the-floor in living rooms and community halls, and chasing the experimental impulse wherever it leads. Their upcoming First Three EP was mixed by Matt Wiggins (Glass Animals, !!!, Florence and the Machine), and showcases a raw yet groove-forward sound that feels as spontaneous as it does deliberate.
With “Dinosaur,” Cut Cult offers a monster of a track – heavy, hypnotic, and bursting with unfiltered energy.
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