Cosmo Pyke facts for kids

Cosmo Pyke is a talented singer, songwriter, and artist from London, England. He plays many instruments, including the guitar. His first music collection, called Just Cosmo, was made with producer Fraser T. Smith. Later, Cosmo started releasing his music through his own record label, Pykrete Records.

About Cosmo Pyke

Cosmo Pyke was born in Peckham, a part of Southeast London. He went to a special school called The Brit School for Performing Arts. Many famous musicians, like Adele and Amy Winehouse, also went to this school.

Music Journey

Cosmo's first collection of songs, an EP titled Just Cosmo, came out in 2017. He worked with producer Fraser T. Smith on this project. The EP included popular songs like 'Wish You Were Gone' and 'Chronic Sunshine'.

Music critics liked his unique sound. The Guardian described his music as a mix of jazz, reggae, and indie styles. Dazed magazine said his songs combined classic songwriting with hints of reggae and hip hop. Cosmo himself said Just Cosmo was about his teenage years, sharing his thoughts and feelings. He even used a clip from a children's story he loved in his song 'Great Dane'.

New Music and Tours

In late 2020, Cosmo released a new song called 'A Piper For Janet'. This song was the title track for his next EP, which came out in January 2021. He released this music through his own label, Pykrete Records. The EP included songs like 'Filet Mignon' and 'Railroad Tracks'. Cosmo wrote these songs while traveling and performing in places like South America and Asia.

In 2021, Cosmo was invited to perform an acoustic set in Denmark for the Brodie Sessions. This performance was released in January 2022.

On March 29, 2023, Cosmo released 'Curser's Lament' as a single. Fans had been waiting for this song since a demo version appeared online years before. The full Curser's Lament EP was released on May 5, 2023. It featured songs such as 'No Comply' and 'What Can I Do?'. After this, Cosmo went on his first headline tour across the UK in May 2023.

In 2024, Cosmo continued to release new music. He released the single 'Outlaw' in January and 'Low' in February. 'Low' is the title track of his latest EP. Cosmo shared that 'Low' was a special song for his fans, who had loved it during his live shows years ago. In April 2024, he went on his first headline European tour, ending with a big show in London.

Music Collections

Cosmo Pyke has released several EPs (Extended Plays), which are like mini-albums.

• 2017: Just Cosmo (released with 70Hz)
• 2021: A Piper For Janet (released with Pykrete Records)
• 2022: Brodie Sessions (Live) (released with Pykrete Records)
• 2023: Curser's Lament (released with Pykrete Records)
• 2024: Low (released with Pykrete Records)

What People Say

Many music publications have praised Cosmo Pyke's unique style.

The Line of Best Fit described him as one of the most talented acts, saying his jazz-pop music could put a crowd into a "blissful trance." They noted his charming voice and creative songwriting.

The Guardian called him an "extraordinary personality" with music that is both catchy and relaxed.

Dazed magazine featured him on their "Dazed 100" list, highlighting his "blissed out musical" style and playful personality.

The NME included him in their "NME 100" list of essential new artists for 2018, calling his music "sunshine-filled pop."

KTSW reviewed his A Piper For Janet EP in 2021, saying that Cosmo had "leveled up exponentially" and showed the "markings of a future legend."

See also

In Spanish: Cosmo Pyke para niños