Guilherme Cosme

Guilherme Cosme is a singer-songwriter who found solace in art at a young age. Born and raised in Brazil, in his teens the self-taught musician begun to write songs. He trained his voice by studying the work of Jazz greats like Andy Bey and the legendary Nina Simone.

Initially insecure about his abilities, Cosme kept his music to himself until his early 20’s when he found the courage to share it with other musicians. Although all his early work was in his native Portuguese, as a writer he loved the cadence and phonetical textures of English. He moved to Ireland to immerse himself in the language and never looked back.

In addition to his early Jazz influences, Guilherme was inspired by the work of Layne Stanley (Alice in Chains) and Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees). He found his voice in Rock & Roll. In Ireland he formed one half of the duo Eçá and then later transitioned to his current role of singer/songwriter for the band Mary Bleeds. Their debut album showcases Guilherme’s deeply personal writing style as he weaves biblical imagery and scenes from childhood into the band’s nuanced Post-Punk sound.

In addition to his work with the Mary Bleeds, Cosme has produced a new solo EP titled ‘Demon.’ The record is a dark and meditative collection of five songs written for voice and piano which finds the singer diving deep into his own battle with mental illness. He wrote these songs as catharsis while struggling with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. With the new record Cosme hopes to reach out to those who struggle with similar issues and to raise awareness of the pain and suffering many face in silence.

Guilherme's new album Persephone and the Ghost Brother will be available on vinyl in May 2022

Guilherme Cosme’s tracks

• Nostalgia (Demo) by Guilherme Cosme
• They Call Me Names (Demo) by Guilherme Cosme
• The Letter (Demo) by Guilherme Cosme
• Amber by Guilherme Cosme
• Amber by Guilherme Cosme
• Demon by Guilherme Cosme
• Good Intent by Guilherme Cosme