Bill Orcutt is an American guitarist and composer whose work has traversed a variety of styles, with an emphasis on experimental and avant-garde approaches to six-string sound. Initially recognized as a raw and visceral force in the underground noise rock band Harry Pussy during the 1990s, Orcutt's solo work post-hiatus has seen him pivot towards a more deconstructed and improvisational style, often employing an acoustic guitar stripped of several strings to create his peculiarly arresting sonic landscapes.

Following the dissolution of Harry Pussy, Orcutt re-emerged as a solo performer, reinvigorating his career with a string of well-received albums that showcase his unorthodox playing technique and idiosyncratic take on the blues. With recent works such as "Jump On It," "Music for Four Guitars," and "Made Out of Sound," Orcutt continues to challenge listeners with compositions that are as intellectually demanding as they are emotionally resonant. His release "Odds Against Tomorrow" nods to a more melodic sensibility while "Brace Up!" presents a frenetic, bristling energy. The eponymous album "Bill Orcutt" finds him reinterpreting standards and traditional songs through a fragmented, almost cubist lens, whereas "Colonial Donuts" evokes a similarly dissonant yet richly textured tapestry of sound, confirming him as an artist unrestrained by conventions or genre limitations.

Genres

American Primitive

Drone Folk

Experimental Guitar

New Weird America

Pastoral

Totalism

Latest Release

Four Guitars Live

Bill Orcutt

Album - 16 Tracks - Released March 22, 2024