Phil Cooper
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
If Neil Finn lived in 60s California and made friends with James Taylor. Folk/Americana Singer-Songwriter in Bristol UK. One third of The Lost Trades.
Pinned
Where are my folk / americana loving people? I've a new song out especially for you. If you're in to 60s/70s singer-songwriters like Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Harry Nilsson, I'm talking to you.
phil-cooper.co.uk/that-easy-road
phil-cooper.co.uk/that-easy-road
Happy Bandcamp Friday everyone. It's perfect timing, because I've just made my new album available on 12" VINYL
philcooper.bandcamp.com/album/playin...
philcooper.bandcamp.com/album/playin...
Playing Solitaire, by Phil Cooper
10 track album
philcooper.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Happy Bandcamp Friday everyone. It's perfect timing, because I've just made my new album available on 12" VINYL
philcooper.bandcamp.com/album/playin...
philcooper.bandcamp.com/album/playin...
People of Weston-Super-Mare... Tonight I am performing my Exploring Songwriting show at The Front Room Theatre. The theatre runs on a "pay what you can afford" basis, with the minimum ticket price being a super cheap £5.
frontroomwsm.com/event/an-eve...
frontroomwsm.com/event/an-eve...
An Evening Exploring Songwriting - Front Room Theatre
Have you ever wondered how a song is born? There’s a magic to it that remains mysterious even to the most experienced songwriter. In 'Exploring Songwriting, singer-songwriter, Phil Cooper, presents an...
frontroomwsm.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
People of Weston-Super-Mare... Tonight I am performing my Exploring Songwriting show at The Front Room Theatre. The theatre runs on a "pay what you can afford" basis, with the minimum ticket price being a super cheap £5.
frontroomwsm.com/event/an-eve...
frontroomwsm.com/event/an-eve...
Q: What does any independent musician want for their birthday?
A: People listening to and sharing their music of course.
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A: People listening to and sharing their music of course.
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Playing Solitaire
Phil Cooper · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Q: What does any independent musician want for their birthday?
A: People listening to and sharing their music of course.
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A: People listening to and sharing their music of course.
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Calling music fans in County Durham. Next Thurs (19th June) I'm planning to be a the wonderful White Room Music Cafe in Stanley.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/white-room-e...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/white-room-e...
June 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Calling music fans in County Durham. Next Thurs (19th June) I'm planning to be a the wonderful White Room Music Cafe in Stanley.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/white-room-e...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/white-room-e...
It's going to be a week of Phil on the radio.
As well as Playing Solitaire being the featured album on Monday's Forest Folk with Peter Aston, I'm also delighted to be speaking to Alan Ritson on his Fine Folk show on LCR FM Lincoln on Tuesday night.
As well as Playing Solitaire being the featured album on Monday's Forest Folk with Peter Aston, I'm also delighted to be speaking to Alan Ritson on his Fine Folk show on LCR FM Lincoln on Tuesday night.
June 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's going to be a week of Phil on the radio.
As well as Playing Solitaire being the featured album on Monday's Forest Folk with Peter Aston, I'm also delighted to be speaking to Alan Ritson on his Fine Folk show on LCR FM Lincoln on Tuesday night.
As well as Playing Solitaire being the featured album on Monday's Forest Folk with Peter Aston, I'm also delighted to be speaking to Alan Ritson on his Fine Folk show on LCR FM Lincoln on Tuesday night.
Huge thanks to @fateamagazine.bsky.social for featuring me in this month's "Listen Up" feature.
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
FATEA - Home
Fatea Magazine Home Of Acoustic Music
www.fatea-records.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Huge thanks to @fateamagazine.bsky.social for featuring me in this month's "Listen Up" feature.
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
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Our latest 'Listen Up' feature highlights Phil Cooper, check it out:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Our latest 'Listen Up' feature highlights Phil Cooper, check it out:
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/new...
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
My van died on the way home from an otherwise lovely gig last night. If you've been on the fence about buying my new album, I'd really appreciate your support right now because I think the repairs are going to be expensive.
philcooper.bandcamp.com/merch
philcooper.bandcamp.com/merch
Merch from Phil Cooper
Merch from Phil Cooper
philcooper.bandcamp.com
May 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My van died on the way home from an otherwise lovely gig last night. If you've been on the fence about buying my new album, I'd really appreciate your support right now because I think the repairs are going to be expensive.
philcooper.bandcamp.com/merch
philcooper.bandcamp.com/merch
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wonderful @philcoopermusic.bsky.social and Jamie R Hawkins gig at Exeter Phoenix this evening and thank you @darkhawk71.bsky.social for introducing me to the artists - lovely melodic pop 🎸🌞
May 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
wonderful @philcoopermusic.bsky.social and Jamie R Hawkins gig at Exeter Phoenix this evening and thank you @darkhawk71.bsky.social for introducing me to the artists - lovely melodic pop 🎸🌞
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Starting a run of 3 gigs in 12 days (and at my age!!) #LiveMusic 🎶
Tonight it's @philcoopermusic.bsky.social at the Exeter Phoenix
20th it's Green Milk from the Planet Orange at the Exeter Cavern
28th it's back to the Exeter Phoenix for @gricemusic.bsky.social
Tonight it's @philcoopermusic.bsky.social at the Exeter Phoenix
20th it's Green Milk from the Planet Orange at the Exeter Cavern
28th it's back to the Exeter Phoenix for @gricemusic.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Starting a run of 3 gigs in 12 days (and at my age!!) #LiveMusic 🎶
Tonight it's @philcoopermusic.bsky.social at the Exeter Phoenix
20th it's Green Milk from the Planet Orange at the Exeter Cavern
28th it's back to the Exeter Phoenix for @gricemusic.bsky.social
Tonight it's @philcoopermusic.bsky.social at the Exeter Phoenix
20th it's Green Milk from the Planet Orange at the Exeter Cavern
28th it's back to the Exeter Phoenix for @gricemusic.bsky.social
Last call for tonight's gig at Exeter Phoenix. It's been years since Jamie and I did a duo show in Exeter. For fans of classic songwriting and soulful storytelling. Think Crowded House, Del Amitri crossed with Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel
wegottickets.com/event/651340
wegottickets.com/event/651340
Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana. Both excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, when Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins
combine forces they become something even better than the sum of the...
wegottickets.com
May 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last call for tonight's gig at Exeter Phoenix. It's been years since Jamie and I did a duo show in Exeter. For fans of classic songwriting and soulful storytelling. Think Crowded House, Del Amitri crossed with Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel
wegottickets.com/event/651340
wegottickets.com/event/651340
People of Exeter! Tomorrow I shall be with you at the wonderful Exeter Phoenix, playing a duo show with my brother-in-music Jamie R Hawkins.
There are still tickets available, and we'd love to see you
wegottickets.com/event/651340/
(please share with anyone you know in the area)
There are still tickets available, and we'd love to see you
wegottickets.com/event/651340/
(please share with anyone you know in the area)
Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins
An evening of intimate Folk/Americana. Both excellent singer-songwriters in their own right, when Phil Cooper & Jamie R Hawkins
combine forces they become something even better than the sum of the...
wegottickets.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
People of Exeter! Tomorrow I shall be with you at the wonderful Exeter Phoenix, playing a duo show with my brother-in-music Jamie R Hawkins.
There are still tickets available, and we'd love to see you
wegottickets.com/event/651340/
(please share with anyone you know in the area)
There are still tickets available, and we'd love to see you
wegottickets.com/event/651340/
(please share with anyone you know in the area)
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The obscenely talented @philcoopermusic.bsky.social has a new album out! ‘Playing Solitaire’ sees Phil baring his soul like never before.
Beauty in the Cracks is on constant rotation here at Medd Towers…
open.spotify.com/track/47pGqe...
Beauty in the Cracks is on constant rotation here at Medd Towers…
open.spotify.com/track/47pGqe...
Beauty In The Cracks
Phil Cooper · Playing Solitaire · Song · 2025
open.spotify.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The obscenely talented @philcoopermusic.bsky.social has a new album out! ‘Playing Solitaire’ sees Phil baring his soul like never before.
Beauty in the Cracks is on constant rotation here at Medd Towers…
open.spotify.com/track/47pGqe...
Beauty in the Cracks is on constant rotation here at Medd Towers…
open.spotify.com/track/47pGqe...
Launched the album last week and played with a backing band for the first time in 6 years. It was lots and lots of fun. Huge thanks to Tim on Drums and Jamie on bass.
(Photos by Dave Pegg)
(Photos by Dave Pegg)
May 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Launched the album last week and played with a backing band for the first time in 6 years. It was lots and lots of fun. Huge thanks to Tim on Drums and Jamie on bass.
(Photos by Dave Pegg)
(Photos by Dave Pegg)
Hello Bluesky
Are any of my music loving people on TikTok? I'm plugging away there, but could really do with finding a load of "my people" there.
Same username as here if you fancy connecting
Are any of my music loving people on TikTok? I'm plugging away there, but could really do with finding a load of "my people" there.
Same username as here if you fancy connecting
May 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Hello Bluesky
Are any of my music loving people on TikTok? I'm plugging away there, but could really do with finding a load of "my people" there.
Same username as here if you fancy connecting
Are any of my music loving people on TikTok? I'm plugging away there, but could really do with finding a load of "my people" there.
Same username as here if you fancy connecting
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Compendium #210 - Song 9
Phil Cooper - Directionless
Album: Playing Solitaire
Date: 2025
Web: phil-cooper.co.uk
Blue Sky: @philcoopermusic.bsky.social
Phil Cooper - Directionless
Album: Playing Solitaire
Date: 2025
Web: phil-cooper.co.uk
Blue Sky: @philcoopermusic.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Compendium #210 - Song 9
Phil Cooper - Directionless
Album: Playing Solitaire
Date: 2025
Web: phil-cooper.co.uk
Blue Sky: @philcoopermusic.bsky.social
Phil Cooper - Directionless
Album: Playing Solitaire
Date: 2025
Web: phil-cooper.co.uk
Blue Sky: @philcoopermusic.bsky.social
For full album lovers who enjoy classic 60s/70s singer songwriters like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Harry Nilsson, Paul Simon
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Released last Friday
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Released last Friday
Playing Solitaire
Phil Cooper · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
For full album lovers who enjoy classic 60s/70s singer songwriters like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Harry Nilsson, Paul Simon
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Released last Friday
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
Released last Friday
New entry at number 21 on the Roots Music Report UK chart!
This chart is compiled using radio plays from stations on their network. Not bad for a 3 day old album 😀
This chart is compiled using radio plays from stations on their network. Not bad for a 3 day old album 😀
May 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New entry at number 21 on the Roots Music Report UK chart!
This chart is compiled using radio plays from stations on their network. Not bad for a 3 day old album 😀
This chart is compiled using radio plays from stations on their network. Not bad for a 3 day old album 😀
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This new album by @philcoopermusic.bsky.social is well worth checking out. After hearing it I just had to include They Will Call Us Angels in my playlist for this week's edition of @atgdsine.bsky.social
On Friday, I released an album which has been called "a triumph" and "his best work to date" in reviews I've seen so far
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
Playing Solitaire
Phil Cooper · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This new album by @philcoopermusic.bsky.social is well worth checking out. After hearing it I just had to include They Will Call Us Angels in my playlist for this week's edition of @atgdsine.bsky.social
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On @atgdsine.bsky.social: Wednesday 2pm
@aflynn-theriveters.bsky.social
@trackdogs.bsky.social
@remhq.bsky.social
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
@thejournalskept.bsky.social
Charlie Musselwhite
Ella Spencer
The Bluest Sky
Allison Moorer
Charles Ellsworth
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Hannah Aldridge
@aflynn-theriveters.bsky.social
@trackdogs.bsky.social
@remhq.bsky.social
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
@thejournalskept.bsky.social
Charlie Musselwhite
Ella Spencer
The Bluest Sky
Allison Moorer
Charles Ellsworth
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Hannah Aldridge
May 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On @atgdsine.bsky.social: Wednesday 2pm
@aflynn-theriveters.bsky.social
@trackdogs.bsky.social
@remhq.bsky.social
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
@thejournalskept.bsky.social
Charlie Musselwhite
Ella Spencer
The Bluest Sky
Allison Moorer
Charles Ellsworth
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Hannah Aldridge
@aflynn-theriveters.bsky.social
@trackdogs.bsky.social
@remhq.bsky.social
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
@thejournalskept.bsky.social
Charlie Musselwhite
Ella Spencer
The Bluest Sky
Allison Moorer
Charles Ellsworth
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Hannah Aldridge
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It was me reviewing the weekend's #FreshOnTheNet. May have got a bit political!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/05/fave...
ft: #beautysleepband
#hazywaters
#isaacstuart
#natalieholmes
#noveltyisland
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
#PsychedelicKangarooCult
#samredmore
#sharonkatta & #Nat
#togetherrebels
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/05/fave...
ft: #beautysleepband
#hazywaters
#isaacstuart
#natalieholmes
#noveltyisland
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
#PsychedelicKangarooCult
#samredmore
#sharonkatta & #Nat
#togetherrebels
Fresh Faves: Batch 567
These Fresh Faves were picked by our readers over the weekend - and reviewed by Fresh On The Net's Neil March this week. You can hear all these tracks in a single Soundcloud playlist here.
A word fr...
freshonthenet.co.uk
May 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It was me reviewing the weekend's #FreshOnTheNet. May have got a bit political!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/05/fave...
ft: #beautysleepband
#hazywaters
#isaacstuart
#natalieholmes
#noveltyisland
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
#PsychedelicKangarooCult
#samredmore
#sharonkatta & #Nat
#togetherrebels
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/05/fave...
ft: #beautysleepband
#hazywaters
#isaacstuart
#natalieholmes
#noveltyisland
@philcoopermusic.bsky.social
#PsychedelicKangarooCult
#samredmore
#sharonkatta & #Nat
#togetherrebels
Another review of the new album, from the ever supportive @devizine.bsky.social who says this is my "best work to date"
devizine.com/2025/05/03/p...
devizine.com/2025/05/03/p...
Phil Cooper is Playing Solitaire
Trowbridge singer-songwriter and one third of The Lost Trades, Phil Cooper has actually been doing more than playing solitaire, he’s released a new solo album called Playing Solitaire….. Released y…
devizine.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Another review of the new album, from the ever supportive @devizine.bsky.social who says this is my "best work to date"
devizine.com/2025/05/03/p...
devizine.com/2025/05/03/p...
On Friday, I released an album which has been called "a triumph" and "his best work to date" in reviews I've seen so far
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
Playing Solitaire
Phil Cooper · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
open.spotify.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
On Friday, I released an album which has been called "a triumph" and "his best work to date" in reviews I've seen so far
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
open.spotify.com/album/4Bidwv...
A collection of songs to be enjoyed by fans of Crowded House, James Taylor, Badly Drawn Boy, Colin Hay, Elliot Smith, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon
"Playing Solitaire is a triumph, packed with high quality songs"
Huge thanks to @atthebarrier.bsky.social for this wonderful review of the new album.
atthebarrier.com/2025/05/02/p...
Huge thanks to @atthebarrier.bsky.social for this wonderful review of the new album.
atthebarrier.com/2025/05/02/p...
Phil Cooper - Playing Solitaire: Album Review : At The Barrier
At The Barrier perennial Phil Cooper returns with his first solo album in five years. Playing Solitaire is a triumph, packed with high quality songs.
atthebarrier.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
"Playing Solitaire is a triumph, packed with high quality songs"
Huge thanks to @atthebarrier.bsky.social for this wonderful review of the new album.
atthebarrier.com/2025/05/02/p...
Huge thanks to @atthebarrier.bsky.social for this wonderful review of the new album.
atthebarrier.com/2025/05/02/p...
It's here! Stream on your favourite music platform, or treat yourself on BandCamp
phil-cooper.co.uk/playing-soli...
phil-cooper.co.uk/playing-soli...
May 2, 2025 at 5:57 AM
It's here! Stream on your favourite music platform, or treat yourself on BandCamp
phil-cooper.co.uk/playing-soli...
phil-cooper.co.uk/playing-soli...