Peckham’s very own Cosmo Pyke, a multidisciplinary artist known for his unique blend of indie, jazz, blues, and hip-hop, has just announced the release of his new EP, Low, set to drop on April 5th through his own label, Pykrete Records.
Accompanying the announcement is the release of his latest single, ‘Outlaw,’ complete with a video directed by Lúa Amaro Figueroa. You can watch and listen to it at the bottom of this article.
‘Outlaw,’ a song written while Cosmo lived at his granny’s house and recorded at Peckham’s Nzoyi Studio, showcases his knack for crafting nuanced melodies that reveal more with each listen. Speaking about the track, Cosmo remarks, “I was always an outlaw.”
Cosmo Pyke has made waves in the music scene since his 2017 debut EP Just Cosmo, produced by Fraser T Smith, and its follow-up A Piper For Janet. Known for hits like ‘Chronic Sunshine’ and ‘A Piper For Janet,’ he returned in 2023 with Curser’s Lament, an EP combining updated classics and new songs, each reflecting different parts of his life in South London.
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The announcement of Low coincides with Cosmo’s first-ever European headline tour, kicking off in April 2024. This tour includes a significant homecoming show at London’s Electric Brixton on 25th April, which is set to be his largest headline show to date. The tour is already creating buzz, with sold-out shows in Paris, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam.
Cosmo Pyke spins eloquent yet relatable tales of Gen Z life, incorporating references from art, literature, and musical history with his lyrical agility and charming wordplay, drawing listeners into his world.
Fans can expect to see Cosmo at various festivals, including SXSW and Live at Leeds: In The Park.
Cosmo Pyke 2024 European Headline Tour Dates:
- April 8: Paris, La Bellevilloise (sold out)
- April 10: Antwerp, Trix Bar
- April 12: Hamburg, Nochtwache
- April 13: Copenhagen, Ideal Bar (sold out)
- April 15: Berlin, Privatclub
- April 17: Amsterdam, Paradiso – Upstairs (sold out)
- April 18: Amsterdam, Paradiso – Upstairs (sold out)
- April 24: Manchester, Gorilla
- April 25: London, Electric Brixton
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