Английская Википедия:Andrew Koji Shiraki

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Andrew Koji Shiraki (born February 12, 1987 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States) also known by his 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 entitled, 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.[10]

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,[1] 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][4] 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

  • Keeping Count 7" (February 9, 2016; The Native Sound)
  • Fury EP (June 16, 2015; No Sleep)
  • Matters EP (November 12, 2013; The Native Sound)
  • Crooked in My Mind (April 30, 2013; Run For Cover)[17]
  • "Distance/Divide" 7" (February 2013; Run For Cover)[18]
  • Never Come Undone (Split 12" w/ La Dispute; May 3, 2011; No Sleep)
  • IIOI/KOJI (Split 12" w/ Into It. Over It.; Nov. 23, 2010; No Sleep)
  • Some Small Way EP (Nov. 9, 2010; Run For Cover)
  • Spring Song Vol. 1 (Sept. 28, 2010; Run For Cover)

References

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