Cutie Live from Kilby Court
Article written and photo by Keira Zoumadakis
The energy of the room fully took over as the band ran onto the stage with the crowd chanting “Cutie” repeatedly. Blue lights began trembling as guitars and drums amplified through the two-car garage. Rhythm guitar brought in the first sounds of the song Nothing To You, the first song Cutie has ever played at the infamous Kilby Court. The crowd began rocking immediately as the bass guitar and the kick drum took constant in this song.
Without delay, the band started playing their second song Tuesday. Insane bass heads straight for the crowd as Dylan’s vocals take over. Being able to see Cutie live in such an eclectic environment really shows what this band is about.
Next up came Dylan’s personal favorite, the band’s newest release Fine. Red lights flare as subtle sounds income- the epitome of bedroom pop just until the drums pick up and it starts turning into more surf rock vibes in an instant.
During a break in music frontman Dylan Squire begins introducing the rest of the band with Ethan Jones on guitar, Dane Heaps on bass, and Sean Coburn on drums. Followed by the introduction to a song called In My Dreams which is about daydreaming about a pretty girl who was at a concert.
Cutie’s whole brand is about having intense lyricism with dancey tracks behind vulnerability taking major inspiration from Boy Pablo. They have a heavy rhythm in their music that more people need to hear, especially live.
The second to final song Back In Time is one of my personal favorites. It is such a fun track to dance to or rot away to thinking about growing up whichever you prefer.
The crowd begs for more as Dylan announces their last song of the night Cutie. Pure awe in the crowd as the band jams till the final point. Heavy guitar, heavy bass, and heavy drums. To say Salt Lake City is for Cutie’s is an understatement to get them back out on stage NOW. Seriously.
Catch them back at Kilby Court on February 16th supporting The Hails!
