Artist interview: The New Cut

By Resonate | December 2, 2021

words by Eloise Kirton

photos by ruu media

Last week Resonate got the chance to sit down with BIMM Live’s latest winner The New Cut, an indie-rock band formed of lead singer Henry, Drummer Morgan, Bassist Rachel and guitarist Flick. We spoke about all things song-writing related, gigging after Covid, and future plans for the band. As a new band beginning to navigate their way through Bristol’s music scene and establishing a name for themselves amongst the alternative music scene, these indie hopefuls are one of the best bets for another young breakout band from the city.

Be sure to keep an eye out for their new single The Family Business released on November 25th and catch them as they continue to gig around our best indie venues in Bristol into the new year.

So, how long have you guys been in The New Cut?

Henry –  Me and Morgy were in a band back in Brighton. That’s how we met. We’ve been working together for four or five years. Me, Morgy and Hannah all met in Brighton and moved to Bristol together. That’s where we met our bassist, Rachel. The full current line-up  has only been together for a few months. 

Morgan – We moved here in August 2020 out of one lockdown into another so after a year since we started the band we finally could play a gig. 

H:  It was nice to see something other than the inside of our flat for once.

When did you start writing music together?

H: Me, Morgan and Rachel and our old guitarist Hannah started writing around last November and then Flix joined us over the last couple of months. 

Were you all keen to start an indie/alt-rock band? Or did some of you previously specialise in other genres?

M: Well, from going from my old band to this band we are definitely less poppy. This music has a bit more grit to it.

You guys won BIMM live the other day, how did it feel winning amongst so many other great artists at BIMM?

H: Ridiculous. Really, really stupid. We didn’t think we were going to win at all, we just wanted to have as much fun as possible. The next day I had to double-check I had heard it right.

You played your first gig at the Louisiana supporting Rosie & The Tricycle at the beginning of August. How did that go and had you played a live venue like that before being in the band?

M: It was great… I was really excited but really fucking nervous. I was sitting in the green room that is also a toilet thinking ‘I haven’t felt like this in a while.’ 

H: Because of the lockdown we hadn’t done any real performing, so it felt like we were doing our first gig again. I love the Loui (Louisiana), it’s a great venue. I think one of the main attractions is just how great it sounds. 

Your new single The Family Business is out on November 25th, what was the writing process behind this song? Is there a specific writer in the band? Or do you all contribute?

H: I wrote the initial kind of hook with just a drum machine and a guitar. I’ve got the old demo and when I listen back now it sounds way different to how it initially sounded. It happens quite a lot – I’ll have a little idea and I’ll tell the rest of the band and they will add some more depth to it. 

The launch for this single is your first headline gig, again at the Louisiana. Are you looking forward to this show and how does it feel to be headlining the place you first gigged as a band?

H: I’m really looking forward to it and I’m looking forward to having some music out. It’s nice that since BIMM Live we’ve had a few people we don’t know talking to us about our music now. It’s also going to be Flix’s first proper show with us. 

(To Flick) How are you feeling about it?

Flick –  I’m not nervous right now but I will be when I get there. 

How did you choose your support acts for this headline show?

H: Me and Flix are on the same course as some people in Honeybuzz. They were supposed to play at that first gig with Rosie and The Tricycle, but they couldn’t because of Covid, so it was a no brainer really. 

What are your dream venues/festivals in Bristol to headline in the future?

M: After BIMM Live I’d love to do a full set at the Fleece. It was nice not being on the same level as the crowd. I’m not saying looking down on them…that’s the wrong thing to say. 

H: I can see the headline now, the drummer from The New Cut likes looking down on his audience. I mean the next thing really would be a festival. I’ve done a couple things here and there but never proper stages. 

F: Dot to Dot in Bristol is a cool one. It’s an all-around good use of Bristol venues.

Have you guys got plans for next year, is a tour possibly on the cards?

H: We’ve been talking about it. It’s also something I’ve never done before. It would be nice to travel for one thing, especially after the year we’ve had, but nothing is set in stone. 

Finally, what’s your favourite music at the moment?

M: I’ve got back into hip-hop; I’ve been listening to a lot of Mos Def. 

H: There’s a band called Do Nothing, which I’ve just been listening to loads. The singer has a really interesting lyrical style. I’m also seeing a band called The Monochrome Set this Saturday who are an indie band from the 80s that still play now. 

F: I’ve really gotten back into Wolf Alice at the moment.

You can catch The New Cut playing at – RESONATES RELAUNCH PARTY – at ARTCLUB MARKET, Bristol, on the 9th of December.

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