JP Cooper

JP Cooper (John Paul Cooper) is a Manchester-born singer-songwriter whose sound identity is defined by the intersection of Northern indie-rock grit and Southern soul/gospel warmth. Emerging from the Manchester indie scene with the band Kid Conspiracy, Cooper transitioned into a solo career that saw him deeply influenced by the Sing Out Gospel Choir.

This dual heritage allows him to navigate between stripped-back folk intimacy and expansive, choir-backed soul anthems. His breakout came via high-profile collaborations, most notably with Jonas Blue, but his solo work reveals a more complex artist influenced by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Björk. Critically, he is noted for a vocal timbre that balances a 'sandpaper' rasp with a soaring falsetto. His career arc reflects a steady evolution from self-released EPs to major-label success on Island Records, maintaining a reputation for 'meaningful' pop that avoids the clichés of the genre. He occupies a unique space in the UK music landscape, appealing to fans of blue-eyed soul, contemporary R&B, and acoustic singer-songwriters alike.