Bio :
Aria Cook is an exciting emerging vocal, keyboard and songwriting talent, best known for her work in the Brisbane based band, Vegas Rayz and developing solo catalogue.
Aria recently recorded with Vegas Rayz whose "Without Me" single was released live on Brisbane's KIIS 97.3FM radio station and has hit over 13,000 plays on Spotify!
Aria has extensive live experience, playing at various major festivals and elite venues around Brisbane, with her band and as a solo artist, entertaining audiences with her fresh pop sounds.
Aria regularly plays live with Vegas Rayz, featuring on keyboards and supporting vocals and co-writes songs with the band.
Vegas Rayz formed in 2021 after radio station KIIS 97.3FM sought to put together a group of up and coming musicians into a "band that Brisbane built". After an extended search that included both public and industry personalities, Aria was one of six talented teenagers chosen to be part of Brisbane's newest success story.
Receiving guidance and support from some of the biggest names in Australian music – including Adam Thompson (Chocolate Starfish), Sheppard and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) –
Vegas Rayz has fast become a stand out band in the vibrant Brisbane music scene.
Aria is currently writing and recording new solo material, collaborating with other emerging and established artists in Brisbane, towards developing her first EP and music video.
The future is looking bright for Aria, with her voice being noted as a standout feature of her talent, by some of Australia's leading music artists.
Quotes from Australian music industry figures:
Jessica Mauboy
“…there’s so much vulnerability, there’s so much heartache in that voice.”
Amy Sheppard
“…I’m sure Australia is going to be seeing a lot more from you.”
George Sheppard
“You have such incredible control over your voice, your pitch and the vibrato was an angelic thing”
Emma Sheppard
“Such an angelic voice…”
