Iain Cook

Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer, and member of Glasgow-based pop band Chvrches. He played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme until their breakup in 2007. Cook also composes music for film and television and is a member of the rock band The Unwinding Hours.

For other people named Ian Cook, see Ian Cook (disambiguation).

Iain Cook
Iain Cook performing with Chvrches in 2014
Background information
Also known asJohnny Dymes
Born (1974-11-02) 2 November 1974
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • composer
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
  • sampler
Years active1996–present
Labels
Member ofChvrches
Formerly of
Websitechvrch.es

Biography

Prior to the formation of Aereogramme, Cook, who was using the alias Johnny Dymes, was a member of Les Tinglies.[1] In 1998, Cook founded Aereogramme with Craig B., Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott.[2] The band released their debut album A Story in White in 2001, through Chemikal Underground record label.[3] The band's second album, Sleep and Release (2003) was followed by Seclusion in (2004). The band released their last album, My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go in 2007 and disbanded at the same year.[2]

Cook wrote the theme tune for One Life Left, the long running video game radio show which began in 2006.[4]

In October 2022, Cook unveiled a new side project called Protection with from Sons and Daughters guitarist Scott Paterson.[5]

Personal life

One of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow with his partner, actress Morven Christie.

Discography
With Aereogramme
Main article: Aereogramme § Discography
With The Unwinding Hours
With Chvrches
Main article: Chvrches discography
With Protection
  • SEEDS I (2023)
  • SEEDS II (2023)
As producer

References
  1. "Les Tinglies – Sonic Sounds From The Underbelly". Discogs. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  2. Cohen, Ian (25 September 2013). "The Roots of Chvrches: Aereogramme, the Twilight Sad, and the Glasgow Scene". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  3. Kellman, Andy. "Aereogramme". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
  4. Ste Curran (14 July 2021). "One Life Left -- s20e59 -- #444 -- It Didn't Come Home" (Podcast). Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  5. Trendell, Andrew (20 October 2022). "New Chvrches and Sons & Daughters side-project Protection share the ravey 'Still Love You'". NME. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
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