Cuti

Cuti formed in London in 2015 around vocalist and guitarist Cuti Asano, with Chris Evans on bass and Matt "Teak" Williams on drums. Asano's Japanese-British background informs some of the band's perspective, though their sound sits in an indie pop space with folk and electronic touches.

Their 2019 single "The World Is Ours" featuring Map Style and Gift Colyer gained noticeable attention, with its message about unity connecting with listeners in different countries. Another track, "When I Turn Off The Lights" with D'twice, shows their collaborative approach.

Some discussion emerged around "The World Is Ours" and whether its vision of global connection was too straightforward. The band kept making music that leaned into emotional themes without overcomplicating the arrangements.