The Look of Love: A Lookbook Interview

I catch up with the Lookbook patriarch of beats, Grant Cutler, in the subterranean parlor of the 7th St. Entry. It's a Thursday night and the band is on the Tapes N' Tapes "Tour of the Twin Cities" roster, alongside electronic rockers, Mystery Palace and the headliners themselves. With shoulder-length locks, warm and sultry eyes and a plaid button-up tucked into slim blue jeans, he could resemble a famous 70's porn star - who shall remain nameless - but in reality he's somewhat reticent, with a shy charm and an instant familiarity. It's like chatting with an old friend. Although the night was promised to be an electronic, experimental affair, the crowd was relatively stagnant, very unlike most Lookbook shows where the dance pit is saturated with shoulder shimmies, dramatic head bobs and Flashdance-style moves. Creating electronic rhythm comes organically to the band, but believe it or not, Cutler doesn't listen to much electronic music. "...