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Fashion together classic piano-led songwriting from the 70s, with a “contemporary-E-Street-kind-of-indie-groove” and you’re somewhere in Louis Coupe’s ballpark. From his beginnings as the outcast in the music class, Louis has forged his own path through a sheer passion and love for music making.

It was a surprise ticket to see Elton John that saw a then 12-year-old instantly obsessed with the pioneering greats - The Beatles, Billy Joel, ELO. Sat for hours searching for internet video tutorials, Louis set about teaching himself any instrument he could find – “I didn’t care for technique or doing it correctly, I just wanted to be able to play songs”. Such was his unorthodox approach; a brief stint of jazz piano lessons was stopped abruptly when his tutor told him the school was “ashamed” to be associated with his eccentric style. 

Undeterred, the next decade saw Louis notch up over a thousand live shows, honing his craft the old fashioned way; often performing rowdy piano bar marathons anywhere that would take him – anything from the smallest of clubs and pubs, to cruise ships, house parties, even an ice rink. His extensive time cutting his teeth out on the road gave him the perfect preparation for recent performances at the Royal Albert Hall and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2020, as well as a number of UK and EU tours. 

Contrasting his confident and dynamic live show, Louis’ carefully crafted writing tells stories about growing up in the quiet hills of Shropshire, his grandparents 65 years together, as well as frank conversations on relationships and life as a young man. Louis Coupe's music is proudly personal while boldly nostalgic.

Lyrically it’s all there, just open your ears and let me paint The vision.

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From the humble city of Preston, Demetae began his career by writing club music in private to an audience of his family members and friends at school. After quite some time keeping his music to himself, the young DJ decided enough was enough and forwarded his music to the BBC. This got the greatly aspiring producer airtime and various different guest show appearances on BBCIntroducing. Within the next year Demetae caught the wave of one of Manchesters biggest promoters and jumped on the Love Dose Records party train. This allowed Rob to vent his passion for music on the turntables in now iconic clubs such as Sankeys, Hidden & The White Hotel.

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Inspired by the echos of 'rave' in his lugs, Demetae decided it was time to launch something that would really represent his sound and would enable the seed of passion to grow... Thus he began Powerful Recordings. Through several releases with the likes of Kashpitzky, Barium Network & Sted Mørk 'Woodward' met Sh1v4 (Miriam Mondshein.) This triggered a much needed partnership for the label which allowed for more content such as the labels podcast series 'POWERCAST'. At the same time Rob found his partnership with Adam Bamber to make the live Techno duo TRAXSHNN come to life.

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For all of this Rob owes his creative energy to the vast landscapes  found in the North-west of England. He is strongly influenced by the sounds of nature, and rolling greenery. The peace and zen offers a fitting contrast to the club scene and one can not go without the other in the eyes of the UK producer. This is why his name is taken from the Celtric tribe people of Wales, he is inspired infinitely by the traditional values and lifestyles of past civilizations. 
General Enquiries:
demetae@live.com

Booking: 
info@powerfulrecordings.com

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