Cosmic Crooner’s allure lies in his ability to straddle eras without losing his footing. The elusive European artist evokes a bygone sophistication while sidestepping nostalgia, creating something that feels timeless yet entirely present. With a smooth baritone and a flair for vivid storytelling, he’s carving out his own space in the lounge-pop lineage.
His latest single, ‘Mosquito In The Photo Booth’, draws heavily from bossa nova’s golden age, channeling influences like Jorge Ben Jor and Chico Buarque. The track dances with layered percussion, highlighted by the playful rhythm of the cuica, while subtle nods to Serge Gainsbourg and Leonard Cohen also leave their mark.
“For this song I asked myself the question ‘What’s the use of an Egg Chair without a home?’” he explains. “I guess I used my passion for furniture to make some rich metaphors”.
It’s this knack for marrying the slightly absurd with the intimate that allows Cosmic Crooner to transport listeners into vivid, luxurious soundscapes, guided by his raconteur’s wit.
🎧 Watch the video for ‘Mosquito In The Photo Booth’ below