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David Cutting, better known by their stage name Dust or Dust Cwaine, is a non-binary Drag performer, musician, and event producer working in Vancouver, BC, Canada.[1] They were introduced to performance through musical theatre at elementary school in Cranbrook, BC, where they grew up.[2] In 2016 they debuted as a drag performer.[3] Dust established themselves in Vancouver as the host and producer of Commercial Drag in 2017.[4] Commercial Drag eventually became a weekly show, hosted performers from RuPaul's Drag Race, and put on drag musicals.[5][6]Today they produce events through Sleepy Queer Productions.[7] Over time they became more fulfilled by live singing during drag performance.[8] Dust's debut album Arcana was released in September 2022.[1] Their name is inspired by experiences they had at Burning Man when they were 22 years old.[1] They were nominated as a Local Hero by the Georgia Straight in 2024.[9]
They described the sound of Arcana as "90’s Alt Rock, recognizable guitar, accessible vocals... it’s a Queer Counting Crows vibe".[10] During production Arcana's sound was inspired by "Matchbox 20 and Counting Crows, Third Eye Blind and Train...".[1] Arcana was produced by Josh Eastman at Helm Studios.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d "Dust Cwaine sings from their heart, hoping to touch yours". The Georgia Straight. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "Homecoming queen: Drag artist circles back to Cranbrook". Cranbrook Daily Townsman. 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Lemiski, Mica (2017-08-22). "Drag Queens Tell Us Why They Love Their Beards". VICE. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Even Kids are Welcome in Vancouver's Inclusive Drag Scene". Vancouver Magazine. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Drag Yourself Off the Couch And See a Real Life Queen". Vancouver Magazine. 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Unique drag musical in Vancouver promises campy fun | Lifestyle". Daily Hive. 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Dust Cwaine Enters a New Portal". RANGE. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Thacker, Amanda (March 24, 2022). "After the Dust Settles". Discorder Magazine.
- ^ "The Best of Vancouver's Best of Vancouver: Multihyphenate performer Dust Cwaine". The Georgia Straight. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Goetz, Kris (2022-10-22). "Freshly Pressed - Dust Cwaine "Hearts in Atlantis"". From The Strait. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Shields, Allison (2023-01-23). "Arcana: The Making of a Pop Reflection". SAD Mag. Retrieved 2025-04-17.