June 07, 2021
Songwriter Liam Cooper has been creating music for over a decade now but when it comes to his personal connection to the craft, it’s a bond that stretches all the way back to early childhood.
Surrounded by instruments from a young age, then developing his talents as a pianist and singer during his formative years, Cooper found his footing early when it came to the type of artistry he’d go on to develop more in later years.
Growing up in Wollongong, Cooper’s musical journey began with an early education in classical piano, before finding his groove as a performer during his time at the Wollongong High School for the Performing Arts. Blossoming among his peers as a musician and singer, Cooper’s debut EP release came at just age 18.
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Eventually relocating to Sydney to continue pursuing music, it wasn’t long before Cooper found himself developing shows of his own not just on the local original music circuit, but in the realms of cabaret and theatre. Touring internationally before returning to Australia in 2020, Cooper began taking new influences and inspirations, weaving threads of ideas together; sparking a new sense of creative purpose and drive.
His is a sound formed around lush and emotive instrumentation, anchored by heartfelt and open storytelling. Influenced by the likes of Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Coldplay, Maggie Rogers and HAIM, Cooper’s music brings melody together with a variety of progressions with ease and stunning impact.
2021 sees Cooper release a brand new collection of music, pointing towards what stands to be a fruitful year of music ahead. Recorded over late 2020 and early 2021 with longtime friend and collaborator Andrew Banovich (The VANNS), instrumentalist and engineer Sean Carey, guitarist Noa Kidd and synths player Beau Golder (Ruel), Cooper’s contemporary vision for his music thrived in the studio.
The final result, the Lonely Nights EP, has a timeless sound to it. It serves as equal parts reintroduction as much as it acts as a reminder of the natural talents he’s harnessed as a songwriter. Lonely Nights is the beginning of a new creative chapter for Cooper, who anticipates debuting his rejuvenated and spirited new sound for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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Words by Sosefina Fuamoli
“I can’t wait to start this next chapter of my music career with a body of work I’m so incredibly proud of. It’s a brand new sound with huge energy – my best work ever. It really captures the last 18 months of my life. Beyond excited to find out what opportunities come next.” – Liam Cooper
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