COOKIN' STU - Episode 17
808 cowbells. Columbia socks. Rihanna. Jack’s computer died. Broken violin bows. Vu in Gab’s studio. Jack ate hot chip off floor. Red 40 turned Tom into Elmo. He freestyled the rest. That’s it. Enjoy.
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Featured Artists
Hixon
Producer
Hixon Foster is a mess of curls blending into a room of tangled wires, a mediator obsessed with contrast, a pair of hands leading a body. In another life they'd be a mad scientist, but in that life they'd wish they were a writer who wished they played music. While Hixon primarily works in music production, they use their skillset as a foothold into the worlds of performance art, new music composition, filmmaking, immersive media, and theatre, recursively seeking out what can be brought from those mediums into music production. Genesis was folk music in Northern Michigan, where Hixon learned to infect people with emotion. Now studying at Berklee College of Music and Harvard University, Hixon is developing their instrumentalism at Berklee, their compositional ability at Harvard, and their production ability at MIT. Having achieved early success in Lofi music circles and pop mixing, Hixon is frequently found begging people to listen to their experimental work yet refusing to release it. They do, though, plan to release an EP titled "Votre Mite" over the next few months, so stay tuned for that!
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Lilou
Writer
Between head bopping performances to laughter infused writing session, drummer-singer Lilou Chance finds harmony in the buzz of musical creation. The 23 year old French artist maintains that groove and vibes are the most important parts of her musical approach. After 15 years of musical experience in Paris, Lilou Chance expanded her scene to the US and attended Berklee College of Music. There, she found her voice as a positively warm songwriter and versatile producer. With her song « Shots », Lilou expands her sonic universe to Rnb and electronic pop to provide a fresh combination of exciting new genres. With inspirations from artists like Jorja Smith and Tom Misch, she appeals to a new kind of "French touch" in the pop scene. The single was co-produced with French producer Saint Aunay and released in April 2025. Reflecting on the song, the artist says: "Shots is my way of saying I'm doing my best, I'm also making mistakes and that's okay."
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Jazz
Writer
Jazz Cuti is a pianist and singer-songwriter-producer from Paris based in Boston. Classically trained, she graduated from the conservatory in classical piano and then from the Imep Jazz School of Music in piano jazz, which earned her a full tuition scholarship for Berklee College of Music. She started writing and producing her first songs in High School and dropped her first project, « CLASSIC ONE », strongly influenced by Rnb and electronic music. She dropped her latest track, « FREE freestyle des Artists », showcasing her long time hip-hop fan side.
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Tom
Writer
Thomas While-E does things nobody would ever have the desire to do. The New York singer-songwriter, and producer is questionably creative, drawing inspiration from Indie R&B, Jazz, Electronic, and Hip-Hop to create beautiful soundtracks. 2025 was a year of accomplishments for Thomas, having received a Bachelors in Music for Independent Recording and Production from Berklee College of Music, as well as releasing his debut album "VIVERE" in late August. The album takes a single snapshot from his life and weaves it into a deep musical web over the course of a half-hour. After 4 years in Boston, Thomas is returning to New York, where he will continue to be uniquely himself
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Gab
Producer
Gabriel is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, mixing engineer, and songwriter who works across a wide range of musical styles. His sound draws from his love for dream pop, neo-psychedelia, and dance music, blending atmospheric textures with rhythmic energy. Passionate about collaboration and the human dynamics of creativity, Gab conceptualized and now manages Cookin' Stu, creating a space where artists can push boundaries and explore new ideas. He's always excited to take part in projects that span different emotions and genres, constantly finding new ways to connect through music.
Jack
Producer
Jack Becker is a dynamic and versatile producer whose musical journey spans a wide range of genres, from Pop and Indie to Folk and Hip Hop. Originally a jazz drummer in San Diego, Jack's passion for music and production evolved as he honed his craft at Berklee College of Music, where he is studying Music Production and Engineering. With a knack for blending styles, Jack is quickly making a name for himself by collaborating with diverse artists and bringing fresh, genre-defying sounds to the music he works on. Driven by a deep love for music in all its forms, he's eager to continue pushing creative boundaries and shaping the next wave of forward-thinking music.