There’s an effortless magnetism to Cole Knight. Rooted in a noir-leaning, minimalist, and distinctly feminine aesthetic, her world feels both intimate and expansive. Knight’s artistry is shaped as much by introspection as it is by connection. Whether she’s behind the decks at her beloved Miami haunt Floyd — turning nights with friends into something euphoric and electric — or finding clarity in the ocean’s rhythm, her work moves fluidly between solitude and community. There’s a sense of intention in everything she does: a deep appreciation for texture, mood, and the emotional undercurrent that ties it all together.
For Schön!’s curated series, Cole Knight invites us into her orbit with a curated section of songs that drift between psychedelic classics, club-ready cuts, and soulful essentials.
Hey, what are you up to right now?
Sitting in the sunshine in my backyard, petting my giant tortoise dinosaur.
If someone asked you what your origin story was, how would you describe it?
Growing up in a small Midwest American town, life was simple and sweet. I was a shy girl who loved to live inside her daydreams and play guitar alone in her parents’ basement.
Describe your style in three words.
Noir, minimal, feminine.
What is the most precious thing in your wardrobe?
My engagement ring.
Which living person do you most admire?
Erykah Badu — she is the queen.
What was the last book you read?
The Sound and Mysticism of Music by Inayat Khan.
If you could play any venue, which one would it be?
There are so many places I’d love to play, but honestly, my parties at Floyd in Miami are special to me — all the homies pull up, and we get sooo rowdy. It’s like an opportunity to have fun with my friends while also throwing a rave — best of both worlds.
Where are you happiest?
Outside in nature, especially in the ocean.
What’s your ideal three-course meal?
Appetizer: Fresh-caught hiramasa crudo topped with caviar, horseradish oil, black Hawaiian salt, and lemon juice
Entrée: Grilled whole fish of the day on a bed of roasted leeks, broccolini, and onions
Dessert: Chocolate ganache with olive oil and sea salt, served with espresso
Who would play you in the story of your life?
Hopefully myself — my life is so much fun.
What’s one song you’d like to listen to for the first time again?
“Maggot Brain” — Funkadelic
An underrated song or artist you love?
“Paying the Rent” — Silvestre (but all of his music is a total vibe)
The track that describes your coming-of-age story?
“First Date” — Blink-182
An album you’d put in a time capsule?
Deadbeat — Tame Impala
A lyric you love, and the song it’s from?
“I’m sorry for being so sexy, and funny, I don’t know what’s wrong with me”
— “Sorry For Being So Sexy” by Anetha
A track that reminds you of a happy moment?
“Radionova” — Axel Boman
A song you discovered recently that you love?
“London Boy (MRC-T Remix)” — CRYME, ANTICALM
Best record to get you out of a funk?
“Unwritten” — Natasha Bedingfield
What’s the last song you searched for on Spotify?
“Hare Krishna” — Alice Coltrane
A song you wish you produced?
“I Fink U Freaky” — Die Antwoord
photography. Lauren Colechin
