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Steve Cooke

Rank #6 Stockton-on-Tees, UK Singer Songwriter / New Wave / Electronica

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About

Members: Just me, but friends sometimes help out

Sounds Like: The Alabama 3, The Clash, Devo, Shriekback, Fad Gadget

Bio: Steve Cooke is a songwriter from north-east England whose music blends sharp-witted lyrics with sleazy funk and acid jazz grooves, electronica and new wave rock. He has a strong following on the SoundCloud website where his tracks have earned praise from many reviewers, including hip hop legend A... See Full Bio

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: Brilliant gig at Stockton's Sun Inn tonight raising funds to campaign against the Tories and Lib Dems' #bedroomtax. Thanks to all involved.

Press

"I enjoyed every track you made and will be playing them also on my radio shows. 'Agree To Differ', 'Cop Car Chase', 'Teardrops', all of them [are] funky for me and I will let others feel the vibe of your music."

— Afrika Bambaataa, SoundCloud

"Steve Cooke’s funky, new wave, electronic protest music is something of a revelation. The lyrical content of his songs is nothing short of genius at times and the composition of his music incredible. He creates an excellent punky vibe within his music and delivers his vocals with impressive attitude."

— Malcolm 'Mallaz' White, 'What Mallaz is saying' music blog

"Armed with a razor sharp wit, a predisposition to sleazy funky grooves and a strap-on organ, keytar wielding Steve Cooke sticks it to the man with style and aplomb. Expect to get hyped, find your head bopping involuntarily and singing choruses you couldn't sing in front of your mum. Also, he might let you play with his organ, if you are lucky."

— Stephen Brunton, Materia Junkies

"Teesside stalwart Steve Cooke came from Stockton armed with a keytar, referred to as his 'strap-on organ', and played a terrific set which was really well received by the audience at The Telegraph. Steve performs with the energy you would expect from a man with his passion for music. I’m a big fan of his New Wave Protest Funk and think his song-writing and lyrical ability is exceptional. Steve Cooke’s highly entertaining set even featured guest vocals by B-Type, another of the artists who performed at Order 66."

— Malcolm 'Mallaz' White, Mallaz.co.uk

"The title track 'Alright For Some' [is] a very Stranglers-influenced song with a really catchy hook-line that cries out to be a single. ... this is one of the best tapes I've heard in a long time."

— Evening Star (Ipswich)

"Some of the most exhilarating indie tunes I've heard. It takes something special to blend intelligence and critical with this degree of catchy songwriting mastery."

— Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough)

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Podcast interview now avail...
Feb 4, 2013
Now available on the Emeraz website, a podcast interview with me discussing song... [more]

Supporting Gallon Drunk ton...
Nov 30, 2012
On Saturday night (1 December) I'm supporting Gallon Drunk at The Georgian Theat... [more]

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Play "The Money's Arrived"

The Money's Arrived

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Play "Undressing For The Drones"

Undressing For The …

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Play "Job Club"

Job Club

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Play "Scorpion Farm"

Scorpion Farm

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Play "You Blister My Paint"

You Blister My Paint

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Sun
Apr 28

Westgarth Social Club
Middlesbrough, UK | 1:00pm
Westgarth Social Club
Middlesbrough, UK
Sun Apr 28 1:00pm
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Sat
Mar 30

The Ferndale Lodge
Liverpool, UK | 3:00pm
The Ferndale Lodge
Liverpool, UK
Sat Mar 30 3:00pm
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Free indoor music festival.
Fri
Mar 1

Think Tank
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK | 7:30pm
Think Tank
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Fri Mar 01 7:30pm
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Fri
Feb 8

The Princess Alice
Middlesbrough, RCC, UK | 8:00pm
The Princess Alice
Middlesbrough, RCC, UK
Fri Feb 08 8:00pm
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2012
Dec 14

The Princess Alice
Middlesbrough, RCC, UK | 8:00pm
The Princess Alice
Middlesbrough, RCC, UK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:00pm
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Vortexia
Keep up the good work Steve, look forward to hearing more from you.
Zunique
Love your song 'Agree to Differ', very catchy!
Jason Kalman Band
Steve, I've uploaded a couple of new songs, hope you could check them out. cheers, jason