Lava Wah Podcast

In the tenth episode of the LWP James goes way back in time to talk about his first band he was ever in named Eves Impurity, a hardcore/screamo band from Southern California which started in the early 2000's. The EP was released around 2004. He shares how the band got started, how the band got the name and what each song is about. Go back in time and listen to the first legitimate recording JSC ever made!

In this long form episode, James talks about the creation of the final album he had a hand in making with the band. listen to the album and get insights into each song and hear stories from the 2017 Mad Trip tour with the Mad Alchemist Liquid Light Show. He also explains the reasons why he departed from the group in 2018. 

In this episode James talk's about experiences he had with Family of Light Band during this period. He also goes through details  of each song and the meanings behind them. Dig it!

In part two of this four part series of episodes James gives the listener's a full in depth look at the creation of the 2013 full length album Technicolor in Stereo by Family of Light Band. Take a peak under the hood and learn about details of each song, how it was all put together and experiences that happened along the way. 

In part two of this four part series of episodes James digs deep into the making  of the 2013 full length  album Technicolor in Stereo by Family of Light Band. Listen to in depth analysis about each track, how it was all put together and stories that happened to the band during this period. 

This is part one of a four part series of episodes where James goes in depth about his time with the psychedelic rock group Family of Light Band. In this episode he talks about his introduction to the band and the first recording they ever put out in 2012 called the "Spear of an Arrow EP". Enjoy!

In this episode James takes the listener's back to the days of recording the Gibson Praise and Reseda Mae EP back in 2006 & 2008. He recalls this drug fueled experimental time in his life and shares experiences that happened to him and the band during this period. 

Listen to this EP on basically any streaming platform out there under James Sterling Cooper. 

On episode four James has a long form conversation with the lead singer and guitarist for the Los Angeles based psych rock band Dream Phases. You get an in depth look at Brandon's beginnings in music as well as his creative process for writing songs with the band. They go into the details of Dream Phases October 2020 EP release 'Helen Highway' and also talk about the bands full discography including memories of tour life Brandon & James share from tour life on the road. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

This episode JSC talks about being in the band TRS, the creation of the 2009 Proximity Effect EP and experiences that happened around that time. 

 Interest Ellington is the first solo album by James Sterling Cooper, made in 2011. 

James talks about creating the album and details behind every song. 

Listen to the album on Spotify and or any other streaming platform out there!

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Thanks for listening!