Yours Are the Only Ears

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Cutler (right) performing as Yours Are the Only Ears in 2022
Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York [1] [2]
Genres Folk, indie pop
Years active2018–Present
Labels Team Love

Yours Are the Only Ears (stylized in start case) is the stage name of New York musician Susannah Cutler.

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Early life

Cutler grew up in New York. Her parents were both musicians, with her father a blues musician and her mother a country musician. Cutler studied both visual arts and textile design in school. [3]

Career

Cutler released her first album under the moniker Yours Are the Only Ears in 2018, titled Knock Hard, after having signed with Team Love Records. [2] [4] [5] In addition to making music, Cutler is also a textile designer. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

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References

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