Formed in 1981, Chris & Cosey was one half of the Throbbing Gristle spit. Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti released a series of post-industrial and synth albums through the 1980s and early 90s. They also released more experimental material and collaborations on their own Creative Technology Institute (CTI).

At the turn of the century, they retired the name and started releasing material as Carter Tutti.