Iain Cook
Scottish musician

Iain Cook

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Scottish musician
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Birth:
1 January 1974
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Introduction

Iain Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, and record producer who is currently a member of Glasgow-based electronic trio 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.

Biography

Prior to the formation of Aereogramme, Cook, who was using the alias Johnny Dymes, was a member of Les Tinglies. In 1998, Cook founded Aereogramme with Craig B., Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott. The band released their debut album A Story in White in 2001, through Chemikal Underground record label. 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.

Future

Iain has always said in interviews that he would love to explore a solo project of his own after Chvrches.

In a conversation on twitter between Chvrches band member Martin Doherty and a fan, he confirmed that Iain would be looking at a solo based project in 2025 This could obviously change depending on Chvrches

Discography

  • A Story in White (2001)
  • Sleep and Release (2003)
  • Seclusion (2004)
  • My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go (2007)
  • The Unwinding Hours (2010)
  • Afterlives (2012)
  • The Bones of What You Believe (2013)
  • Every Open Eye (2015)
  • Traces by Karine Polwart (2012)

As A Solo Artist

  • Cook (2025) (Rumoured)