koji on the internet:
myspace - facebook - tumblr - twitter - kickstarter - purevolume

bio:
"In general, when an artist uses phrases like 'humanist themes' and 'empowerment' and 'music as a force for change' in an interview, he either doesn't realize that Obama already won the election, or he's a pretentious bastard. But there's something about the way that Harrisburg singer-songwriter Koji slips them into his sentences that makes him seem utterly, urgently sincere, like he's been spoon-fed nuggets from the Humanist Manifesto since birth. Which, figuratively speaking, he was." - Fly Magazine

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania artist/activist Koji is seeking package or support opportunities for Summer and Fall 2010. Working hard to shed the "singer/songwriter" tag, Koji prefers to go by "Artist and Activist", combining his songs with empowering messages of hope. From his work with Invisible Children and Falling Whistles, to his work in his hometown of Harrisburg in helping sustain a vibrant arts scene, Koji is more than just a musician.

Touring now in support of his February 2010 release "Seaside Sessions", an acoustic tour-only EP recorded with Gabe Liberti at Seaside Lounge in Brooklyn (Ted Leo, The National), Koji moved over 1000 copies of the EP over 7 weeks of touring. The lengthy spring jaunt was entitled the "World Peace Now" tour, with Koji performing at many youth centers, benefit shows, and even performing a 2 hour set at a psychiatric ward at a Miami children's hospital. Koji's focus on activism and relationships is quickly building him a fanbase across the country.

discography:
SEASIDE SESSIONS (2010 CDEP)
2009 FALL TOUR COMP (2009 CDEP - OUT OF PRINT)
LEMONS/DINOSAUR (2008 7" - OUT OF PRINT)
MONSTERS (2007 CDEP - OUT OF PRINT)
KOJI SINGS LITTLE BIRD (2007 7" - OUT OF PRINT)
SMASHING PUMPKINS (2007 SPLIT CD - OUT OF PRINT)
OCEAN EP (2005 CDEP - OUT OF PRINT)
KOJI ON THE ROOF (2004 CDEP - OUT OF PRINT)

upcoming releases:
SUMMER 2010 - 3-SONG FULL BAND EP ON CASSETTE AND 12"
FALL 2010 - 7" SPLIT W/ LA DISPUTE (NO SLEEP RECORDS)
FALL 2010 - 12" SPLIT W/ INTO IT, OVER IT
FALL 2010 - LIVE PERFORMANCE CDEP

touring history:
2004-2008 - over 250 regional shows
fall 2009 - "I Bring My Friends Everywhere" 5-week tour (eastern half US)
spring 2010 - "World Peace Now" 7-week tour (eastern half US)

contacts:
booking/management - Nate Dorough, Phantom Creative Group - cell: (810)772-9447 - email: natedorough@gmail.com
press - Anna Schuck, Colormake - cell: (302)463-6023 - email: annalschuck@gmail.com