Reflecting on the final stages of an ending relationship, Amsterdam’s CUT_ deliver alternative dance wonder ‘It’s On’. Sitting somewhere in between trip-hop, house, and indie ambience, the Dutch duo create an expansive electronic track that just keeps unravelling beat after beat. It’s easy to get lost in the dense production, but this is where CUT_ can guide you, “The essence of the song uncloaks in the chorus line “You make me wanna let you win”. Sacrificing something for your relationship even though it’s already too late, but you don’t want to accept it”. As each rhythmic rotation comes around and that central refrain repeats, the track evokes a sense of this relationship is a pattern of conflict and irresolution. The dynamic intensity of the track further reflects the varying emotions of the situation - there’s love, passion, confusion, a wish to both flee and fight at the same time. With four years honing their craft in the Dutch electronic scene behind them, it’s clear that CUT_ are destined to rise high - HT