Straight outta New York City, Cole Lumpkin’s new single has climbed to #1 on Amazon Music—and for good reason. This artist is rewriting expectations with his progressive-pop blend.
Born and still based in NYC, Cole’s been creating, producing, and building his artistry for six years. Along the way, he’s aligned with Suite 484 Records and The Orchard, making big moves both on stage and behind the scenes.
His sound isn’t your typical Top 40 fare. Cole blends the complexity of experimental 70s and 80s rock with the accessibility of modern pop. That means strange time signatures, unexpected chord progressions, and solos—all wrapped in a catchy, high-energy package.
Beyond his own music, he’s worked with heavy hitters like John Legend, Santana, and O.A.R., and he’s even landed an affiliate deal with Waves Audio. That industry cred adds even more weight to his artist persona.
Creatively, he draws inspiration from boundary-breakers like Frank Zappa, Pharrell, and Jon Bellion. He’s not afraid to bend rules, throw curveballs into song structures, and trust his instincts to make music that surprises and connects.
When it comes to production, Cole kicks things off in a big studio with live instrumentation, then moves to his home studio for finesse and vocals. He prefers to mix on the go and polish the track in front of studio monitors for a final clean.
He’s just two tracks away from a debut album—a 10-song collection that represents his entire artistic evolution.
To anyone starting out, he says: do it yourself. Don’t wait to be discovered or need a full team. Learn the craft. Build your own destiny.
This chart-topper isn’t a fluke—it’s proof that authenticity, risk, and hard work can push any artist from bedroom sessions to the top of global playlists.
