Iain Cook

• Name — Iain Cook • Alias — Johnny Dymes • Born — 2 November 1974 • Origin — Glasgow, Scotland • Genre — * Alternative rock • synth-pop • electropop • electronic • post-rock • Occupation — * Musician • composer • record producer • Instrument — * Guitar • bass • keyboards • sampler • Years Active — 1996–present • Current Member Of — Chvrches • Past Member Of — * Aereogramme • The Unwinding Hours • Les Tinglies • Website — chvrch.es Iain Andrew Cook (born 2 November 1974) is a Scottish musician, composer, record producer, and member of Glasgow-based pop band Chvrches. He played guitar for the Scottish post-rock band Aereogramme until their breakup in 2007. Cook also composes music for film and television and is a member of the rock band The Unwinding Hours.

Prior to the formation of Aereogramme, Cook, who was using the alias Johnny Dymes, was a member of Les Tinglies. In 1998, Cook founded Aereogramme with Craig B., Campbell McNeil and Martin Scott. The band released their debut album A Story in White in 2001, through Chemikal Underground record label. The band's second album, Sleep and Release (2003) was followed by Seclusion in (2004). The band released their last album, My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go in 2007 and disbanded at the same year. Cook wrote the theme tune for One Life Left, the long running video game radio show which began in 2006. In October 2022, Cook unveiled a new side project called Protection with Sons and Daughters guitarist Scott Paterson.

One of his favourite video game series is Final Fantasy. He lives in Glasgow with his partner, actress Morven Christie. He studied Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, starting in 1992.