Introducing to the world the brand new solo multi-instrumentalist CUS, who releases his debut single ‘Cut Up’ today.
Stream ‘Cut Up’ here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cus2/cut-up-feat-kabir-bhattacharya
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AfzTt0oTQcw
This ambitious project has been in the works for years. Maltese musician Marcus Ganado began studying, working, and saving to actualize his vision for this project in 2018. At 18 years old he decided to pursue a business degree and work at the same time to get the money he needed to move to Berlin, where he could record his album and plan the project’s launch. After making the move in 2021, he worked a full time job during the day and went to many different rehearsals each night, saving his money and gathering the experience and connections he needed to really manifest his vision.
After two years of playing shows and honing his skills on various instruments, he set out to finish writing 13 songs by the end of 2023. On these songs every instrumental and vocal performance is his own.
Writing became a coping mechanism for CUS and he believed that for it to be truly honest, the music had to be entirely his own. He spent the entire year tracking demos and ideas in his room or on his phone, and eventually settled on a final set of songs that were mostly complete, but still leaving room for new additions in the recording process.
‘Cut Up’ is CUS’ introduction to the world. Produced by Sasha Bowers, the track features a frenzy of a guitar solo from the guitarist Kabir Bhattacharya. “Kabir and I have lived together in Berlin for the majority of this project’s progress, he was instrumental in its manifestation, whether through support as a friend or his musical expertise, he contributed a lot to this process”.
Marcus also credits his brother for having an astronomical impact on his music: “My brother actually got me into many of my favourite artists, he basically put me behind a drum kit. Throughout the infancy of my project, he was always there to listen to my demos, give me tips, encourage me, and support me. I could have never done any of this without him in my life”. Lastly he attributes the music’s excellent production to his engineer Sasha Bowers: “Sasha made a huge impact in the actualization of all of this music. His expertise produced an incredible result in the final recordings. Additionally he was always there to support me in enhancing different parts of the record, across every instrument. At times even contributing creatively here and there”.
The video for ‘Cut Up’ was shot by “Strangeworks”. Artist Alina Salmann and photographer Dai Nguyen were the creative minds behind lots of the visual aspects of his project. Alina designed the cover and merchandise for ‘Cut Up’, and Dai shot and edited the behind the scenes video along with a multitude of photo shoots.
Born today, 8th November, CUS has plans to make a lot of noise over the coming months. Keep an eye out for this artist.
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