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.
Andrew Koji Shiraki
Koji live on tour with one man band Into It. Over It. 2011.
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.
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 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.
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]
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stage name Koji 1 is an American songwriter and activist Andrew Koji ShirakiKoji live on tour with one man band Into It Over It 2011 Background informationAlso known asKojiBorn 1987 02 12 February 12 1987 age 37 Harrisburg Pennsylvania United StatesGenresFolk pop punk indie rock hardcore punkOccupationsSinger songwriter designer photographer activistLabelsThe Native Sound Run For Cover Records No SleepWebsitekojisaysaloha wbr com 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 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 Contents 1 Activism 2 Discography 3 References 4 External linksActivism editKoji 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 amp gallery shows skate amp 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 editKeeping 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 edit a b Bryan Beverly December 10 2012 Koji Folks It Up Mtv Iggy Retrieved October 7 2013 RUN FOR COVER 2013 Run For Cover Welcomes Koji Runforcoverrecords com Archived from the original on February 5 2015 Retrieved 2013 10 07 Koji Some Small Way EP Alternative Press Altpress com December 9 2010 Retrieved October 7 2013 a b Resolve About Koji www theresolve org Archived from the original on April 16 2013 Retrieved January 26 2022 Into It Over It and Koji announce UK tour Alternative Press Altpress com June 27 2011 Retrieved October 7 2013 La Dispute post fall tour dates Alternative Press Altpress com Retrieved October 7 2013 Tours Never Shout Never Koji Kurt Travis Renee The Translators Punknews org February 21 2012 Retrieved October 7 2013 Koji announces full band and solo shows for October and November Alternative Press Altpress com October 23 2012 Retrieved October 7 2013 Warped plans acoustic stage with Kris Roe Vinnie Caruana Transit Koji Punknews org March 7 2012 Retrieved October 7 2013 a b Zarrillo Zack December 7 2012 Koji LP Being Mixed Members Of LD B amp C TF As Tracking Band PropertyOfZack Retrieved October 7 2013 Zarrillo Zack September 28 2012 Koji Recording New Album With B amp C La Dispute Members As Band PropertyOfZack Retrieved October 7 2013 Zarrillo Zack December 11 2012 POZ Tour The Acoustic Basement Tour PropertyOfZack Retrieved October 7 2013 Sunday Someday by Sunday Someday Sunday Someday Retrieved March 14 2021 Colormake About Colormake tumblr com Retrieved October 7 2013 Resolve About Koji archive ph April 16 2013 Archived from the original on April 16 2013 Retrieved March 29 2022 The Aquinas 2010 04 29 University of Scranton Aquinas Digitalservices scranton edu April 29 2010 Retrieved October 7 2013 Koji s Upcoming Album in Mixing Stages News Article AbsolutePunk net Retrieved October 7 2013 Koji releases limited edition 7 for Acoustic Basement tour Alternative Press Altpress com Retrieved October 7 2013 External links editAndrew Koji Shiraki on Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andrew Koji Shiraki amp oldid 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