Carly Cooper

Indie-folk storytelling with a pop-rock edge

Balancing poetic songwriting with a dynamic rock edge, Carly Cooper brings a versatile live show that shifts from intimate solo shows to electrifying full-band performances.

Bio:

Carly Cooper is a singer/songwriter from southern Wisconsin. She debuted her solo music career with her album “Twisted Minds” in 2020, however she has been actively writing and performing solo and with various bands for over a decade. She wrote several albums with a conglomerate of Sony Music, APM Music from 2023-2025 to license in TV/movies/film and has music featured on PBS, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix. Carly gigs around the Wisconsin/Illinois border solo and with her band, Girls Inside.

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Overcast

A song about a boy who loved the rain, I present Overcast, my debut solo music release!

If My Album Doesn’t Sell

If My Album Doesn’t Sell is a regretful folk song about wanting to be with someone in all of the simple little ways.

Tattoo

Simply a song about first loves

Heavy

Leaning into some jazz influences. Heavy is simply about the weight of life. We all feel it, yet we must persist.

Lethal

Lethal is infused with pop-rock elements to drive the force of getting tough, getting even, and getting through the twisted people of your past.

Playboy

“Playboy” toys with the psychology behind a player told from the male perspective.

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Performances + Music Videos

Music Video for “Tattoo”

Live band performance

Live acoustic/solo performance

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“At the showcase, Carly performed with intensity and artistry, bringing a raw and vulnerable performance to the event and proving herself a true singer-songwriter not just in the making but taking the music scene with confidence. ”

— Annabella Hoge - APM Sony Music,

“Carly is one of APM's fastest-rising artists today. Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, she is actively playing her local gig circuit and steadily amassing loyal followers who relate to her heartfelt songs and admire her impeccable musicianship”

— Ted Reyes - APM Sony Music

“Cooper’s music is a reflection of her life experiences, from heartbreaks to personal growth. Her songs resonate with listeners, blending poignant lyrics with compelling melodies.”

— Teri Barr - Civic Media

Notable Performances

Summerfest

Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage opening for Ethel Cain
The Rave Eagles Club

Milwaukee, WI in a RAW Artists Showcase
Rock the Barns

Opening for Kashmir
High Noon Saloon

Madison, WI
APM Sony Music Showcase

Invited to showcase to Sony Music Executives. Los Angeles, CA
House of Blues

Chicago, IL