Published
26-7-2024
Type of Work
Creative Work - Music
Abstract
This creative work is a self-produced Electropunk album by Guy Cooper and bandmate Jake Morton, created for the band Super Fun Down Under (S.F.D.U.). Written, performed (vocals, guitar, drums, bass, synth), produced, mixed, and mastered independently, the 11-track release is an exploration of genre fusion—melding the raw, political aggression of punk with the synthetic textures and structures of electronic music. The project examines how these two sonic worlds can be merged to create a high-energy, confrontational, and culturally resonant sound that retains the DIY ethos of punk while embracing modern production tools.
A core focus of the album is the integration of Australian and Japanese punk culture, language, and sensibility. Lyrics in both English and Japanese are woven together in most tracks, reflecting and respecting the linguistic rhythms of both audiences. This bilingual approach is not only a musical linguistic experiment but also a strategic performance tool designed to foster crowd interaction during live shows in both countries. The lyrical content and vocal delivery reference regional idioms, social landscapes, and subcultural cues from both Australia and Japan, forming a bridge between the two scenes.
Beyond the music, the project includes a full visual and logistical scope: original artwork, graphic design, website, live videos (across 25 full live multi-tracked shows), promotional media, posters, press releases and tour management. Cooper booked and managed 18 shows across Japan (2024–2025) and multiple Australian dates, building long-term collaborative relationships with venues, artists, festivals and independent labels in both countries. Released through Human Records (Cooper’s own label), the project has become a catalyst for cross-cultural exchange, with upcoming collaborations, international artist exchanges, and shared festival lineups confirmed for 2026.
This work not only explores Electropunk as a cross-cultural genre tool but also models a fully independent, community-driven approach to international music production and performance.
Notes
Tour posters, website, EPK and Tour Videos
https://www.superfundownunder.com/
https://www.instagram.com/superfundownunder/
Citation
Cooper, G. (2024) Super Fun Down Under "Destiny" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2024) Super Fun Down Under "Little Red" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2024) Super Fun Down Under "Timeline" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Wild" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Shibuya Meltdown" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Fomo" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Supernova" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Girls Got Horns" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Acceleration" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Punx Not Dead" [Music Single]. Creo.
Cooper, G. (2025) Super Fun Down Under "Void Ripper" [Music Single]. Creo.
Link to Published Work
https://open.spotify.com/album/0R3xIHybdC7bLYtoE55eOn?si=YHdx1bMuQiGxH5fMnCmi7A
https://www.superfundownunder.com/
https://www.instagram.com/superfundownunder/
Sensitive handling note
5. Readers should be aware that this output contains content with explicit language, hate speech, nudity or sexuality, drug use which may be confronting and potentially distressing to some people.
1 swear word in 11 songs. (Timeline)