Samuel Cooper is a Brooklyn based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and video artist that previously led the indie-pop duo Sunglasses. After releasing a self-titled EP for Lefse in 2011 and the full-length, Wildlife for Mush in 2012, Sunglasses had run its course. As the songwriter, vocalist, and driving force behind the group, striking out on his own was the natural next step. Having such complete command of every step of the art creation process is impressive. Everything you hear from songwriting to recording, and mixing, and everything you see from artwork to video concepts and execution has the artist's unique vision stamped on it. With influences from classic 60s pop to millennial washed out psychedelics, Samuel Cooper has fully invested in art that is waiting to be noticed on its own terms.

Treehouse is the solo debut from Samuel Cooper, the driving force behind the pop-loving, genre-splitting indie duo, Sunglasses. With eleven-tracks clocking in at over fifty-four minutes, the recording of the album was a substantial undertaking. With songwriting and production that is equal parts Brian Wilson and the Flaming Lips, Treehouse is graced with infectious melodies, layered orchestration, heartbroken yet hopeful lyrics, and a formidable level of experimentation. The album has many standout moments including the 60s pop melodies of both the title track and "Days Are Numbered", the joyous shuffle of "Bread", and the wonderfully romantic harmonies on album-opener, "Faucet". With Treehouse, Samuel Cooper shows that there is indeed a promising solo life to built on the successes of his group, Sunglasses.

Treehouse Release Date: April 8, 2014

1. Faucet
2. Days Are Numbered
3. Treehouse
4. Friday Night
5. Poolhouse (No Bones)
6. Be To Do
7. Chloe's Eyes
8. No More Me
9. Bread
10. Bitter End
11. Aw Shucks