Today marks the release of episode six of our Live Cuts series, the final instalment of season one, produced in association with Because Music.

The new episode sees Marie Davidson perform live versions of Demolition and Contrarian, taken from her 2025 critically acclaimed album City Of Clowns. These unique recordings have been cut to vinyl and are available for pre-order and to stream on DSPs now here.

Marie Davidson says “I had the honour to visit the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London to record live versions of Demolition and Contrarian. It felt special to be there, thanks to the whole team for hosting us."

Canadian electronic musician, producer, and vocalist Marie Davidson started her career as one half of the minimal synth duo Essaie Pas, formed with her partner Pierre Guerineau. Since 2012, Davidson’s released solo material including the albums Adieux au dancefloor (2016), Working Class Woman (2018), and Renegade Breakdown (2020), with her latest album, City of Clowns landing in February this year.

Celebrating the craft of recording and mastering, and echoing the way music was originally recorded when Abbey Road opened in 1931, the Live Cut sessions result in a 12” single for each release, with the tracks also made available on streaming platforms. Each episode is accompanied by an exclusive short film illuminating the creative and technical processes, alongside an interview with the artist.

The launch season for Live Cuts is presented in association with Because Music, in celebration of the acclaimed label’s 20th anniversary. Previous episodes featured Amadou & Mariam, Crystal Murray, LSDXOXO, Jeshi and The Limiñanas.

Marie Davidson’s Live Cuts vinyl release is available exclusively via Because Music here and to stream here.

Jamie Hayes, Marketing & Creative Manager says: “It's been a truly special experience to witness the incredible spectrum of talent that Because has brought through our doors for this series. Each session has offered a fascinating glimpse into their unique creative worlds and it's been particularly interesting to observe each artist's unique approach to this format. It's been a refreshing reminder of the raw energy and artistry that can be captured when the focus is on pure performance. To have Marie Davidson bring her distinct vision to the final episode of this launch season feels like the perfect culmination of the series."

Credits for Marie's session:
Recorded - Gordon Davidson assisted by Seth Taylor
Mastered & cut - Alex Gordon