Scarlett Cook - EPK
Bio
Scarlett Cook is an unconventional pianist, singer and composer who breaks the mould of traditional piano concepts, melding contemporary classical foundations with guitar driven influences of heavy rock, grunge and metal.
Raised in a deeply musical and artistic family, Scarlett began playing piano at age four, but it was her teenage years immersed in grunge guitars and alternative sounds that most shaped her creative identity and impacted her songwriting. The result; “Piano Power” a collision of neo-classical treble and dramatic thunderous power chords, accompanied by raw and ethereal vocals. Her performances span from cinematic to confrontational addressing themes of injustice, rage, vulnerability and resilience.
Highlights of her discography include heavy rhythmic pieces like New Victim, her fierce 2016 single User, the politically lyrically driven Sick of It, and the instrumental orchestral storm, The Prophet– which won the Flinders University Art Prize. Her 2012 EP Songbird, is a piano cello release that exemplifies her softer, more introspective side told with deep metaphorical poetry and ends with the haunting and mournful cinematic instrumental, A Pause for Lament.
Latest Work
In 2023, Scarlett released her debut full-length album, “Requiem for the Earth”. Described by critics as a masterpiece, it is a bold, soul baring and immersive record, filled with gothic textures, powerful piano, sweeping strings and visceral vocals. A progressive full-band production that takes you on a dramatic and dynamic sonic journey.
The opening track Maria draws you in deeply with an eerie dissonance and unusual rhythm that dramatically explodes into wailing and of warning; Beckoning for the personal and collective mother, mother Earth, to be freed.
The notable single Predator, is some of her most fierce and unapologetic work. A melding of vulnerability and volcanic rage where the piano menaces and swirls, electric guitars howl and the vocals are raw, blunt, and spine-tingling in delivery. Scarlett hits all the issues of the ‘Me Too’ movement head on and does not leave a beat to do it meekly.
Read the full in depth album review by German magazine Sonic Realms here
Current Work 2025
Scarlett is currently based in Berlin and working on a new single and film clip that is set to be released this summer. She is seeking to collaborate with a reputable label, booker and agent that aligns with her unique artistic vision and sound to do the music a great justice.
Future Work
Scarlett has an impressive and solid body of work that includes around 25 more songs yet to be recorded. This is an artist with great drive, much promise and relentless creativity.
Deep dive into this unique artist’s current work and follow further for what’s to come.
For more info, bookings, festivals and collaborations for 2025-2026, please reach out on our contact below.
You can stream Requiem for the Earth on all platforms including bandcamp here
Similar Artists: Tori Amos, Apocalyptica, Myrkur, Chelsea Wolf, Philip Glass, Ludovico Einaudi, My Ruin, Hania Rani, Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, Loreena Mckennit, Kate Bush, Diamond Galas, Nirvana
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Press
Kene Lightfoot, PBS Radio, Burning Bitumen show
“A genre breaking artist” - PBS Radio
“An Opus of an album...
I think we need a lot more of this kind of stuff. Music that has real talent but also has messages and things to say. A record that comes from authentic places, real-life experiences, and inner thoughts and feelings. This is what real art is about. Albums like this one.”
“Requiem for the Earth” is an album that achieves a rare density in its thematic depth and musical elaboration. Scarlett Cook succeeds in creating a work that oscillates between sound art, protest music and emotional introspection - without ever losing the central thread. The compositions are of the highest caliber, the sound design is exquisite and the artist’s voice is both the instrument and soul of her music.
This album isn’t a product of arbitrariness - it’s a statement. Against indifference, against destruction. For listening for feeling for remembering. “Requiem For The Earth” is no just a requiem - it’s a plea. And it should be heard”.
Stephen Watson, Green Jellÿ
“The Tori Amos of our generation” - Stephen Watson
Contact
Email (Management/Booking): scarlettcookmusic@gmail.com
