Before a storm breaks, there’s often a moment of serene stillness that’s utterly, profoundly beautiful. Beneath it all lies a tension that leaves us holding our breaths as we wait for that moment to pass. As a parable of life, those moments of waiting can be puzzling. We don’t want to be stuck at stand still, fooling ourselves that things will never change, but we’re afraid of what comes next, too. Brooklyn alt pop duo CUTTS captures the moonlit tranquility and loaded quietude of such junctures on Waiting, a softly caressing, gently consoling ballad that flutters and soars with winged grace. While Waiting is a stripped back minimalist indie pop piece, it breaks out with the breadth and resonance of London Grammar by the end of its introspective journey. The duo state in Waiting’s description: “the song is inspired by a quiet moment in life before life itself changes forever.” Listen to CUTTS on Soundcloud, here.
