Scott Cutler is an award-winning executive, songwriter, musician, and producer, and co-CEO and founding partner of PULSE Music Group, one of the music industry’s fastest-growing independent companies. Under his leadership, PULSE has achieved over 100 billion music streams and 250 million RIAA-certified units, with No.1 multi-Platinum hits like Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” and Katy Perry’s “Roar.”
Cutler’s extensive career includes collaborations with music icons like Madonna, Beyoncé, and Miley Cyrus. He co-wrote the GRAMMY®-nominated song “Piano in the Dark” with Brenda Russell and won the Critics’ Choice Award for “Best Song” for Beyoncé’s “Listen” from Dreamgirls. As a member of the band Ednaswap, Cutler co-wrote “Torn,” famously covered by Natalie Imbruglia, which became a global No.1 hit and has garnered over a billion streams.
In 2008, Cutler founded PULSE Music Group alongside Josh Abraham and Anne Preven, creating a leading force in music publishing and artist development. The company represents influential artists and songwriters such as Kehlani, James Blake, Brent Faiyaz, and Ty Dolla $ign, and has expanded through key partnerships with Fuji Music Group and Concord Music Publishing. PULSE’s ventures include Rick Rubin’s American Songs and Marc Anthony’s Magnus Media.
In 2023, PULSE launched PULSE Records, quickly making waves with Tommy Richman’s No.1 hit “MILLION DOLLAR BABY.” Recognized on Billboard’s Power 100 and Indie Power Players lists, Cutler continues to shape the future of music as a visionary leader. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mechanical Licensing Collective and has previously served on the board of the National Music Publishers’ Association.