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The Lowdown… After 2 years touring throughout Europe & the UK as a singer-songwriter in his own right and a session musician with Universal Music UK/Netherlands, James has returned home. He plans to record an indie album this year (2007). As yet, cooper has no label for the album. Sydney born, 25-year-old James Cooper is a guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter. Cooper’s captivating songwriting and intimate vocal style has led to comparisons to the likes of Matthew Sweet, Ryan Adams and a young Paul Kelly. His musical inspirations include Calexico, Bob Dylan, Josh Ritter, Richard Hawley, The Waifs, Midnight Oil, John Lennon, The Finn Brothers, Laura Cantrell and Ryan Adams. The Line-Up… James plays the Australian east coast regularly with his new 5-piece band which includes the upcoming album's co-producer Michael Carpenter (78saab, Youthgroup, The City Lights) on Lead Guitar, and Rob MacDowell (Graham Coxon band UK) on Keys. Cooper flew to London in 2004 with a Maton acoustic