Alt Trio KOJ Release New Single 'Thunder' and Reveal Details For New Album
German dark indie prog three-piece KOJ have shared their video for new single 'Thunder'. It's the third single to come from the band's forthcoming debut album Home which is set for release via Long Branch Records on April 24th 2020. Pre-orders are now available here: https://koj.lnk.to/home
Stream the song here > https://koj.lnk.to/home
Watch the music video here > https://youtu.be/x5BMH0YGOSU
'Thunder' talks about those sudden changes in life that you didn’t anticipate. The feeling of being completely fine one minute and the next you feel like your whole world is collapsing. Those moments that feel like a storm is rolling in so quickly that you didn’t even have time to prepare yourself for what’s to come. Almost mockingly and in stark contrast to the theme of the song, the music feels very light and up-tempo and more like a dance track. 'Thunder' thrives on the interplay of these two opposing forces.
KOJ comments on new single 'Thunder': "The song was written at the end of the recording process in a collaborative process with the producer Beray Habip. We wanted to add an uptempo track while staying true to the core elements of the KOJ sound. The chorus features a western style guitar lick similar to the intro of the first single 'Home'. However, the almost techno like drum beat adds a new dimension to the atmospheric and thick sound palette."
German indie band KOJ share a strong common musical vision in addition to their roots as a family. As a closely interwoven trio they create dark, emotional soundscapes that captivate the listener. As children of the 90s they love the rock music of that time, which is reflected in the raw emotionality of their songs. The band wrap their musical essence in minimalistic and fine sound garments, which is reminiscent of triphop in some places, letting feelings lead the listener.
The band shows itself sometimes unbending, sometimes fragile, sometimes self-confident, they don't gloss over their songs which are raw and to the point. In countless songwriting and recording sessions they have worked on their sound world and created their musical home together with engineer and producer Beray Habip. An intimate and personal image of the life of three people intertwined has been created in the process. KOJ want to understand where they come from, where they are going and how they can exist in this world.
Catch them live on the following dates.
KOJ HOME TOUR 2020
22.03. DE, Cologne - Carlswerk Victoria /w Kensington (sold out)
23.03. DE, Berlin - Columbia Theater /w Kensington
24.03. DE, Hamburg - Grünspan /w Kensington
30.04. UK, London - O2 Islington Academy 2 /w Demons Of Ruby Mae
04.05. DE, Berlin - Kantine im Berghain
05.05. DE, Hamburg - Freundlich und Kompetent
09.05. DE, Moers - Vacuum Fest / Bollwerk 107
14.05. DE, Cologne - Stereo Wonderland
16.05. DE, Muenster - Gleis 22
17.05. DE, Hannover - Lux
Agentur: Headline Concerts
Line Up:
Alina von der Gathen (Guitar, Vocals)
Simon von der Gathen (Keys)
Nils von der Gathen (Drums)
For more information:
https://www.kojband.com
https://www.facebook.com/kojband
https://www.instagram.com/kojband
https://www.youtube.com/kojband
