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Scott Cutler is an American songwriter, musician, record producer, and music executive. As a member of the alternative rock band Ednaswap, he co-wrote "Torn" which was covered in 1997 by Natalie Imbruglia.[1] Her recording became the worldwide number one airplay song, and spent 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay Chart in the US.[2] "Torn" has sold an estimated four million copies, it is certified Platinum in 3 countries, and was declared the "number one radio single of the 1990s" by radio personality Rick Dees.[3] Ednaswap released three albums between 1995 and 1998 and toured with No Doubt, Weezer, and Better Than Ezra[4]

As a songwriter and producer, he has collaborated with some of the music industry's top female artists including Madonna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Sinéad O'Connor, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, and Jordin Sparks.[5] He co-wrote "Piano in the Dark" with singer/songwriter Brenda Russell which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards.[6] In 2007, he won the Critic's Choice Award for Best Song for "Listen" from the motion picture adaption of Dreamgirls.[7] The song was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 2007 Academy Awards and the 2007 Golden Globe Awards.

Pulse Recording

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In 2007, Cutler created the music publisher Songs of Pulse with writer/producers Josh Abraham and Anne Preven.[8] The company, along with Pulse Management, operates under the Pulse Recording umbrella, to which he became a partner in 2010. Pulse Recording's client roster has co-written Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", "California Gurls", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and "Part of Me", Taio Cruz's "Dynamite"[9][10] Phillip Phillips' "Home"[11] and Neon Trees' "Animal" and "Everybody Talks".[12] Pulse Recording operates two Recording studios, one based at its headquarters in Los Angeles,[13] and one based in Burbank, California. Also in 2009, he worked with Irish pop band Westlife for a track "The Difference" included in their Where We Are album where it charted #2 in both UK Albums Chart and Irish Albums Chart. In 2012, the company established a partnership with Creative Nation, the Nashville-based music management and publishing company owned by songwriter Luke Laird and his with Beth Laird.[14]

Discography

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Title Album details
Ednaswap
Wacko Magneto
Wonderland Park

Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award

Academy Award

Golden Globe Award

Black Reel Awards

Satellite Award

References

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Scott Cutler is an , , , and born in , . As a member of the band , he co-wrote the song "Torn", which was covered by in 1997. Her version became a worldwide number-one hit, topping the chart for 11 consecutive weeks, selling an estimated four million copies worldwide, certified platinum in three countries, and named the number one radio single of the 1990s by . released three albums between 1995 and 1998 and toured with bands including , , and . As a songwriter and producer, Cutler has collaborated with artists such as , , , , , , , and . He co-wrote "Listen" for in the 2006 film , which won a Critics' Choice Award and was nominated for and . Cutler is the co-founder and co-CEO of Pulse Music Group, which he established in 2007. As of September 2025, he and co-CEO were named to Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Power List.

Early life and education

Scott Cutler was born in 1969. Cutler earned a in Economics from and a from the , Hastings College of the Law. Prior to entering the professional world, he worked as a corporate securities lawyer.

Music career beginnings

Formation of Ednaswap

was formed in 1993 in by songwriters Scott Cutler and , who sought to create a platform for their original material as performers. Cutler, handling guitar duties, and Preven, serving as lead vocalist, recruited guitarist , bassist Paul Bushnell, and drummer to complete the lineup, establishing a core quintet focused on collaborative songwriting and live performance. The band's sound emerged as with post-grunge influences, blending introspective lyrics with driving guitar riffs characteristic of the era's Los Angeles music scene. In its initial phase, emphasized demo recordings to showcase their potential, producing an acoustic version of their material that quickly attracted industry interest. This early work led to a swift signing with , orchestrated by label executive , who was impressed by the demo's quality even before the band had undertaken any live shows. The rapid deal allowed the group to transition from independent efforts to professional production, culminating in the release of their self-titled debut album in , which featured polished tracks reflecting their songwriting synergy. Despite the promising start, encountered significant hurdles in securing widespread recognition during the mid-1990s landscape, a period marked by intense competition from established outfits and the rising tide of pop-influenced acts. The band's debut received limited promotion and airplay from their label, resulting in modest commercial performance and minimal chart impact, as the industry prioritized more explosive, radio-ready sounds over their nuanced alternative style. These challenges tested the group's dynamics, pushing Cutler and Preven to refine their approach while navigating the uncertainties of major-label expectations in a rapidly evolving market.

Breakthrough with "Torn"

In 1991, Scott Cutler co-wrote the song "Torn" with Anne Preven, who composed the lyrics, and producer Phil Thornalley; it was originally conceived as a solo track for Preven during a collaborative session in Thornalley's West Hampstead studio. Cutler and Preven, who had formed the alternative rock band Ednaswap in 1993, included "Torn" on the band's self-titled debut album, released in 1995 by EastWest Records. The track gained massive international exposure through Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia's cover, released as her debut single in 1997 from her album Left of the Middle, produced by Thornalley and David Nicholas. Imbruglia's version became a global #1 airplay hit, topping the Billboard Radio Songs chart for 11 weeks and achieving #1 airplay status in multiple countries including Canada and the UK. The single sold over four million copies worldwide and earned platinum certifications in Australia, the UK, and Sweden. The success of "Torn" dramatically elevated Cutler's visibility as a songwriter, marking his first major international hit and prompting a career shift toward professional songwriting collaborations beyond band performance.

Executive career

Early career

Scott Cutler began his professional career as a corporate securities lawyer after earning his from the , Hastings College of the Law. He later transitioned into technology , where he focused on , , and strategic advisory services. From 1999 to 2005, Cutler served as at Thomas Weisel Partners, an firm in , specializing in technology sector deals. Prior to that, he held positions at SG Cowen, including head of West Coast software .

Leadership at NYSE Euronext and beyond

In March 2006, Cutler joined as co-head of U.S. listings and cash equities, advancing to executive vice president by 2015. During his nine-year tenure until April 2015, he modernized trading operations, expanded global listings, and enhanced capital markets access for corporate clients, contributing to the integration of and technological upgrades in the exchange's infrastructure. From April 2015 to August 2017, Cutler served as president of , an subsidiary, leading a team of 800 and overseeing operations across the U.S., , and . He drove growth in the live events marketplace through technology enhancements and international expansion. In August 2017, he was promoted to senior vice president of the Americas at , where he managed the company's largest business unit until March 2019, focusing on marketing, merchandising, and strategies that boosted growth in North and . In June 2019, Cutler became of , a sneaker and resale platform, serving until December 31, 2024. Under his leadership, the company navigated the , achieved status with a valuation over $1 billion in 2021, expanded internationally, diversified categories beyond apparel to include and collectibles, and scaled to serve tens of millions of users annually, surpassing $2.5 billion in lifetime gross merchandise value as of 2021. He transitioned to an advisory role to support the handover to co-founder Greg Schwartz. Since January 6, 2025, Cutler has served as president and of , a provider of health savings and financial solutions, succeeding Jon Kessler. In this role, he leverages his expertise in digital marketplaces to drive growth in healthcare technology. Beyond executive roles, Cutler serves on the boards of L.P. as an and Vibrant Emotional Health, the organization behind the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, supporting and initiatives. He previously served on the board of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.

Recognition and legacy

Awards and nominations

Scott Cutler's songwriting contributions have earned him several prestigious nominations and awards, particularly for his work on emotionally resonant ballads in the late 1980s and mid-2000s. In 1989, Cutler received a Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year for co-writing "Piano in the Dark," performed by , recognizing the track's innovative blend of pop and soul elements that propelled it to commercial success. His composition "Listen," co-written with for the 2006 film and performed by , garnered significant acclaim in 2007. The song earned nominations for Best Original Song at both the and the , highlighting its powerful lyrical depth and cinematic integration. Additionally, "Listen" won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Song at the 12th Critics' Choice Awards, affirming Cutler's ability to craft anthemic pieces that resonate in both musical theater and popular music contexts.

Industry impact and recent honors

Scott Cutler's leadership at Pulse Music Group has significantly shaped the landscape of independent music publishing since its founding in 2008, emphasizing a writer-centric model that prioritizes creative autonomy and long-term artist development over algorithmic metrics. Under his co-CEO role with Josh Abraham, Pulse has grown into one of the industry's fastest-expanding independents, forging strategic joint ventures such as the 2020 partnership with Concord Music Publishing to bolster global reach and administration. This approach has enabled breakthroughs with roster artists like Ty Dolla $ign, whose catalog contributions have driven substantial revenue growth, including a 205% surge in 2017, and facilitated high-profile sync placements. Notably, Pulse writer Marty James's involvement in the English-language remix of "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee marked a pivotal sync success in 2017, with ongoing licensing impacts extending into the 2020s through media placements and streaming dominance. In 2025, Cutler's influence was highlighted in prominent industry profiles, underscoring his enduring contributions. Music Business Worldwide featured him in its "Key Songs In The Life Of…" series, where he reflected on formative tracks that informed his philosophy of nurturing talent organically, crediting Pulse clients for over 100 billion global streams, including No. 1 hits like Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" and Tommy Richman's "." Similarly, Hits Daily Double's June 2025 interview with Cutler and Abraham detailed Pulse's evolution into a "creative sanctuary," spotlighting the label's launch and the rapid ascent of "" to multi-format No. 1 status, growing the artist's Spotify monthly listeners from hundreds of thousands to 28 million. Cutler's recognition continued with inclusions on Billboard's 2025 lists, affirming his executive stature. He was named to the Indie roster for his role in advancing independent publishing innovations at . Additionally, he appeared on the R&B/Hip-Hop list alongside Abraham and President Ashley Calhoun, celebrated for steering successes like "," which amassed 1.2 billion Spotify streams. Throughout his career, Cutler has embodied a unique bridge between performer, songwriter, , and executive, drawing from his own studio experiences—spanning early hits like "Torn"—to foster empathetic partnerships that empower creators in a rapidly evolving industry. This holistic perspective has positioned as a model for sustainable independent operations, influencing broader shifts toward artist-focused publishing in the streaming era.

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  3. https://www.themlc.com/people/scott-cutler
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  5. https://ir.healthequity.com/news-releases/news-release-details/healthequity-announces-retirement-ceo-jon-kessler-scott-cutler
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