Andrew Koji Shiraki Explained

Andrew Koji Shiraki
Alias:Koji
Birth Date:12 February 1987
Birth Place:Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Genre:Folk, pop punk, indie rock, hardcore punk
Occupations:Singer, songwriter, designer, photographer, activist
Label:The Native Sound, Run For Cover Records, No Sleep
Associated Acts:La Dispute, Title Fight, Settle

Andrew Koji Shiraki (born February 12, 1987, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States), also known by their stage name Koji, [1] is an American songwriter and activist.

They signed with Run For Cover Records in August 2010[2] where they released a live EP titled, Spring Song Vol. 1 and their critically acclaimed full band EP, Some Small Way.[3] In October 2010, Koji released their first of two split releases on No Sleep Records, IIOI/KOJI. In 2011, Koji was named one of Alternative Press's "100 Bands do You Need to Know".[4] " Never Come Undone, was released on No Sleep Records.

Since 2010, Koji has toured and performed with a wide range of artists that have included Into It. Over It.,[5] La Dispute,[6] Never Shout Never,[7] Code Orange Kids[8] and also played the entirety of Warped Tour 2012.[9]

Koji was reported to have finished tracking their debut full-length with producer, Will Yip, at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.[10] The album personnel included long time collaborator, Brad Vander Lugt of La Dispute, on drums, as well as Matt Warner of Balance and Composure[11] and Ned Russin of Title Fight on bass.

On December 11, 2012, it was announced that Koji would be performing as part of the Acoustic Basement tour with Geoff Rickly of Thursday, Vinnie Caruana of I Am the Avalanche/The Movielife, A Loss For Words and Brian Marquis in February 2013.[12]

On March 26, 2021, the compilation record Sunday, Someday will be released on Get Better Records,[13] and it features Koji, Potty Mouth, Nervus, Solstice Rey, and Full on Mone't.

Activism

Koji founded the organization COLORMAKE, as a collaborative effort between artists and activists from all over the country. In an effort to bring everyone together all artists, the organization began organizing music & gallery shows, skate & bike jams, workshops, festivals, political demonstrations and other events.[14]

They have partnered with both creative and policy advocacy groups such as The Voice Project and RESOLVE[15] on the issue of the LRA in Central Africa. Koji has also performed and spoken at universities in support of NPO's such as Falling Whistles.[16]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryan . Beverly . Koji Folks It Up . Mtv Iggy . 2012-12-10 . 2013-10-07.
  2. Web site: RUN FOR COVER 2013 ยป Run For Cover Welcomes Koji . Runforcoverrecords.com . 2013-10-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150205041101/http://runforcoverrecords.com/blog/archives/582 . February 5, 2015 . mdy .
  3. Web site: Koji - Some Small Way EP - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . December 9, 2010. 2013-10-07.
  4. Web site: Resolve - About Koji . www.theresolve.org . 26 January 2022 . https://archive.today/20130416060019/http://www.theresolve.org/about-koji . 16 April 2013 . dead.
  5. Web site: Into It. Over It. and Koji announce UK tour - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2011-06-27 . 2013-10-07.
  6. Web site: La Dispute post fall tour dates - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2013-10-07.
  7. Web site: Tours: Never Shout Never / Koji / Kurt Travis / Renee / The Translators . Punknews.org . 2012-02-21 . 2013-10-07.
  8. Web site: Koji announces full band and solo shows for October and November - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . October 23, 2012. 2013-10-07.
  9. Web site: Warped plans "acoustic" stage with Kris Roe, Vinnie Caruana, Transit, Koji . Punknews.org . March 7, 2012. 2013-10-07.
  10. Web site: Zarrillo . Zack . Koji LP Being Mixed; Members Of LD, B&C, TF As Tracking Band . PropertyOfZack . 2012-12-07 . 2013-10-07.
  11. Web site: Zarrillo . Zack . Koji Recording New Album With B&C, La Dispute Members As Band . PropertyOfZack . 2012-09-28 . 2013-10-07.
  12. Web site: Zarrillo . Zack . POZ Tour: The Acoustic Basement Tour . PropertyOfZack . 2012-12-11 . 2013-10-07.
  13. Web site: Sunday, Someday, by Sunday, Someday. 2021-03-14. Sunday, Someday.
  14. Web site: Colormake About . Colormake.tumblr.com . 2013-10-07.
  15. Web site: 2013-04-16 . Resolve - About Koji . https://archive.today/20130416060019/http://www.theresolve.org/about-koji . dead . 2013-04-16 . 2022-03-29 . archive.ph.
  16. Web site: The Aquinas 2010-04-29 :: University of Scranton Aquinas . Digitalservices.scranton.edu . 2010-04-29 . 2013-10-07.
  17. Web site: Koji's Upcoming Album in Mixing Stages - News Article . AbsolutePunk.net . 2013-10-07.
  18. Web site: Koji releases limited edition 7" for Acoustic Basement tour - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2013-10-07.

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