Current Line Up

Aaron is the main author behind the lyrics, melodies, chords, and even the meaning of Cothel. Aaron loves psychedelia as he has a passion for the weird, the strange, and anything out of the ordinary. He comes from Huntington Beach, California but moved to Liverpool in 2018. Soon after, he coined the term Cothel, and turned it into a full fledged band. 

It all started as a collaboration between Rob King's production and Aaron’s songwriting, but many members were quickly added all of them helping create what Cothel is today

Instrument: Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard

Inspirations:  King Gizzard, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Battlesnake, The Lazy Eyes, Pink Floyd, Tame Impala

Rob King from Surrey has been working with Cothel from the very beginning, and was even witness to the creation of Cothel in the first place. Rob’s original role was being Cothel’s lead producer, and he still plays that role, but now has joined the line up of the live band, fitting into the role of synthesist. Rob specializes in the creation of weird and strange noises.

Rob soon met Emiliano, and collaborating with him production wise was part of what lead him to be added to the project 

Instrument: Synth 

Inspirations: Rick Wright, Tame Impala, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, King Gizzard, The War on Drugs

Emiliano all the way from Mexico City, started learning guitar at the young age of 7 years old, since then he has picked other instruments as well, including bass and drums. He came to Liverpool to hones his skills as a producer and as a musician.

Emiliano is the lead guitarist present on most of the first album, and he is a massive part of the production and the guitar arrangement throughout the first album 

Recently he has made the switch to playing drums in a live setting, and will be featured playing them on their yet to be announced EP.

Instrument: Guitar/Drums

Inspirations: Radiohead, Mild High Club, John Frusciante, Crumb, 

Toria was soon added to the roster after being featured on the first release “That Feeling You Get” as a backing vocalist. She soon went on to be a staple of Cothel, singing on ever song we play live. She is also present on our latest two singles "Rewind" and "And We Both Know What This Is / But You Refuse To Accept It"

Instrument: Vocals

Inspirations: Lady Gaga, Bauhaus, Pierce The Veil, Deftones, Sonic Youth

After the addition of a 2nd guitarist, it was clear what the next plan of action was, 3 guitarists. That was fun for a while but with Emiliano's transition to Drums, Luke is now the lead guitarist for Cothel! Originally he was added to help replicate the intricate guitar parts on the first album in a live setting. 

Luke the “Dudey Wudey” Dolphin from Kenilworth has quickly grown into a member of his own accord, adding his own strange parts to the music where needed, Luke and his pedal board board work together to make a symphony of psychedelic noise that helps fill out the music.

He will be featured on only one song from our upcoming album, However he will be featured heavily on our EP planed for after.

Instrument: Guitar

Inspirations: Jimmy Hendrix, Tool, Thee Oh Sees, King Gizzard

Fergus is the newest addition, but has cemented himself as a core member of the project. This man, originally from Chester, started playing bass at around 12 years old. Fergus has the groove, and the true power that makes the project sound huge! 

Instrument: Bass

Inspirations: James Jameson, Michael league

Jaehyeuk from South Korea was one the first people to join Cothel back in its creation. He the original bass of Cothel. He is recorded on every track throughout the first album, and has helped establish the core sound of the original Cothel songs. Jerry soon took a sabbatical from the band to do military service in his home country of Korea, but it is rumored that one day he may return to play with Cothel once again 

Instrument: Bass

Inspirations:  Jaco Pastorius, Flea, John Patitucci, Joe Dart

Gurki comes from Olso, Norway. He is the original Drummer of the band, featured throughout the first album as well, he was the driving force behind the feel of cothel, the part that truly made you wanna shake your head and move your feet! He will always be part of what Cothel is. 

He and of course Jerry have played with us for many gigs, including such historic events as our Free 4/20 gig in Zanzibar, and even a sold out Cavern Club.

Instrument: Drums

Inspirations:  Anderson .Paak, Matt Halpern, Devon Stixx Taylor, Robert Sput, Searight, Jimmy The Rev Sullivan

Marco was the original sub for Jerry, even though he didn't make the original parts, he most definitely made the parts his own. While he was not officially in the band for long he still massively contributed to the sound of Cothel. Marco while not featured on the first album, is due to be featured on a new track yet to be named 

Instrument: Bass

Inspirations: Flea, Geddy Lee, James Jamerson

Flick Roe played with Cothel as a deb before being added officially, his style of drumming took the band in a new direction. Being faithful to the sound of the first album, still while adding his own flavour. When he gets in the groove he is an unstoppable machine

Instrument: Drums

Inspirations: Dave Grohl,  John Bonham