Cosmo Sheldrake
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About the Artist

Cosmo Sheldrake is a London-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his eclectic and richly textured music that blends natural soundscapes with a wide array of instruments from bass clarinet to banjo. Raised in an environment steeped in both biological science and avant-garde musical traditions—his father a biologist and his mother a proponent of overtone chanting and experimental music—Sheldrake's sound is an adventurous exploration that defies easy categorization. His performances often feel like journeys through whimsical, vibrant sound worlds, informed by his field recordings and interest in ethnomusicology, inviting listeners into a playful yet profound dialogue between nature and imagination. His debut album, "The much much how how and I," reflects a thoughtful and layered approach, merging influences from everything as diverse as New Orleans Mardi Gras to minimalist classical music, making his live shows and recordings alike a deeply original experience that’s both intellectually engaging and sonically delightful.