Ben Cutler Releases New Single ‘Break the Ice’ on 22 September 2023
Releases New Single ‘Break the Ice’ 22 September 2023
Announces New EP ‘Break the Ice’ 20 October 2023
Belfast native Ben Cutler has shed his old sound and reinvented himself with a healthy dose of bluesy rock.
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‘Break The Ice’, the first single taken from the EP, will be released on 22nd September 2023.
The latest single sets down a marker for Ben’s future aspirations and his new sound. The vocals are as strong & distinctive as ever but the track is notable for the guitar playing. Ben cuts loose and drives the song forward with a rip roaring riff that will stick in the memory. It touches on the feeling of uncertainty that comes with taking a risk to pursue your dream.
Cutler had this to say about Break the Ice: “I wrote the song based on the classic rule, “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus.” I believe Break the Ice meets this test and it is my favourite release to date. It captures the thought process that sometimes there’s no substitute for jumping in at the deep end and not looking back.”
New EP
The new EP which shares the same title as the 1st single was brought to life in Analogue Catalogue by Darragh Tibbs. It leans heavily into classic rock ‘n’ roll territory but stands out from its peers with a bluesy edge cutting across the record.
Each track on the ‘Break the Ice’ EP, conveys a different message. Ranging from the challenges and struggles of finding yourself, to the pain & anger of rejection before concluding on a more hopeful & resilient note.
There is a conversational feel to Ben’s lyrical style that leaves the particular subject matter open to interpretation but crucially, instantly relatable to everyone’s own daily struggles and experiences.
The EP will be released on 20th October 2023.
Press Feedback
“One of the best local songs I’ve heard in a long time, this man has got some skill and also knows how to work a distortion pedal!” – Paul Kennedy (Cool FM)
“If soaring choruses and big hitting pop songs are your thing, then Ben Cutler is the artist missing from your playlist” – Taylor Johnson (Across the Line, BBC Radio Ulster)
Bio/Background
Ben has had a storied and successful career to date despite his young age. He found success as a busker at Banbridge Buskfest across several years and was a finalist in the UK Song Academy Songwriters competition where he found fans in Tom Odell and Jamie Theakston.
In 2021, he was selected to take part in 21 Artists for the 21st Century Programme which resulted in a sell-out gig in Belfast’s Lyric Theatre and a performance at 10 Downing Street.
Ben is a regular feature on the live scene across Ireland and in recent years has played at Holywood Harmony Festival, Sunflowerfest, Fiddler’s Green Festival, Camp Dalfest and Wild Roots to name but a few. He was also invited by blues and folk legend Dom Martin to support him on his Irish tour.
Upcoming Shows
Caffe Nero Sessions, Belfast - Friday 29th September 2023
EP Launch – The Deer’s Head, Belfast – Friday 20th October 2023
Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencutlermusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenCutl15335163
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencutlermusic
Bandcamp: https://bencutler.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jGRdY8uvtE3YNKIaRGyza?si=HLFa_UB2RuGRAFhGUXMAYA
