Kutie’s latest single, “Dirt-N-Root (Radio Edit),” is as stark and vivid as the band’s upward arc, even including its fan roots in the Central Valley. Their just-released single is a gorgeous statement of purpose, stripped-down, melodic, and emotionally charged, yet with enough grit to leave its mark on Southern California’s burgeoning rock landscape.
The song clearly means business and exudes undeniable urgency, and Kutie presses into a modern-rock bite with confidence, without losing ascent in the first place. Tight production from January Music Group, under producer Jasan Radford’s supervision, sharpens everything, the punch of the instrumentation, the dynamic push-and-pull of the vocals, and the emotional weight behind what they’re trying to say.
“Dirt-N-Root” is both identity and endurance at the crossroads. The band traces a universal struggle to cling to who you are, even as the noise, pressure, and randomness of life buffets you. It’s a powerful theme that struck a profound chord with Kutie. The chorus reads like a call to arms, an invitation to rise while keeping your feet on the ground.
The most remarkable thing about the track is just how much it reflects Kutie’s growth. The band here sounds bigger, bolder, and more polished than ever before, a relieving bridging of fire they demonstrated early in their career into a newly pointed artistic focus. “Dirt-N-Root” doesn’t just demonstrate growth, it announces Kutie as a rising force with something true to say and the muscle to ensure she’s heard.