Iain Cook

For other people named Ian Cook, see Ian Cook (disambiguation).

Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer, and member of Glasgow-based pop band Chvrches. He played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme until their breakup in 2007. Cook also composes music for film and television and is a member of the rock band The Unwinding Hours.

Iain Cook
Iain Cook performing with Chvrches in 2014
Background information
Also known as	Johnny Dymes
Born	(1974-11-02) 2 November 1974 (age 50)
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Alternative rock synth-pop electropop electronic post-rock
Occupations	Musician composer record producer
Instruments	Guitar bass keyboards sampler
Years active	1996–present
Member of	Chvrches
Formerly of	Aereogramme The Unwinding Hours Les Tinglies
Website	chvrch.es

Biography

Prior to the formation of Aereogramme, Cook, who was using the alias Johnny Dymes, was a member of Les Tinglies.^[1] In 1998, Cook founded Aereogramme with Craig B., Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott.^[2] The band released their debut album A Story in White in 2001, through Chemikal Underground record label.^[3] The band's second album, Sleep and Release (2003) was followed by Seclusion in (2004). The band released their last album, My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go in 2007 and disbanded at the same year.^[2]

Cook wrote the theme tune for One Life Left, the long running video game radio show which began in 2006.^[4]

In October 2022, Cook unveiled a new side project called Protection with Sons and Daughters guitarist Scott Paterson.^[5]

Personal life

One of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow with his partner, actress Morven Christie.

Discography

With Aereogramme

Main article: Aereogramme § Discography

• A Story in White (2001)
• Sleep and Release (2003)
• Seclusion (2004)
• My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go (2007)

With The Unwinding Hours

• The Unwinding Hours (2010)
• Afterlives (2012)

With Chvrches

Main article: Chvrches discography

• The Bones of What You Believe (2013)
• Every Open Eye (2015)
• Love Is Dead (2018)
• Screen Violence (2021)

With Protection

• SEEDS I (2023)
• SEEDS II (2023)

As producer

• Traces by Karine Polwart (2012)