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]