Seraphina Lotkhamnga on July 30th, 2012

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Jacob Cooper has earned his merit badge in rhythms by playing in plenty of punk bands. He’s lent his drumming skills to the Mae Shi, Signals, Bark Bark Bark and most recently Wavves. Now he steps out on his own under the moniker Heaven, but despite the name, Cooper’s solo sounds isn’t influenced by anything ethereal. Instead, Heaven is a warped cloud of moody synths, dark beats and wistful vocals. Songs like “Hanging Out” pulse and throb with a lo-fi spin on New Wave elements. But knowing his musical past, it’s not surprising to also hear songs like “Can’t Grow Up with Poison,” which has a touch of garage and pop and is closer to his punk roots. Heaven is s nice step for Cooper, and fans will now be able to focus on his ability to fashion robust arrangements on his own. Live shows with a full band and a forthcoming EP are in the works.

||| Download: “Hanging Out” (via Noisey)

||| Also: Grab “Can’t Grow Up with Poison” from the “Bringing It Together Like Pangea” compilation.