A lot has happened in the Koshiro camp since the last update on this blog back in the summer of 2011. We’re still working hard, writing songs and gigging regularly, while making plans for the next 12 months to bring our sound to the masses.
The last show of 2011 was supporting The Dwarves, opening their slot at Thekla in what was arguably the biggest Koshiro gig to date. It was amazing to support just a big band and a great chance to debut new material and see a reaction from an almost entirely new crowd.
The recording of our second EP (currently untitled) was set for last November, but complications with the line-up soon meant that it would have to pushed back. Just after Christmas, Jason Sweet was confirmed as the brand new bass player for the band and after many rehearsal sessions, things are coming together and we are almost ready to embark on the latest chapter, with the band now in the second year of their existence.
The band in full are now –
Thomas Clark – Guitar
Ben Bone – Guitar
Craig Rudman – Drums
Ben Errington – Vocals
Jason Sweet - Bass
Jason will debut on stage in what will be the first show of 2012 for Koshiro, an appearance on a local showcase bill at The Fleece, a venue that was headlined twice by us last year. It’s a venue that we enjoy playing at and promises to be a great night, with 3 other South West metal bands on the bill. Gloucester band Avenge the Heartache headline the night, while Bristol bands Medik and Red Exit Girl complete the line-up. Check out the flyers for the show below (the first designed by me and the second by the in-house design team at The Fleece, which is being used directly by the venue to promote the gig). Tickets are now on sale for £5 from any member of the band.
Following the January show, Artscare Records will host a night at The Croft that includes History of the Hawk (label mates of Gallows, Sylosis and Architects) and Stinky Wizzleteat on the 24th of February. Koshiro will open the show in what promises to be a celebration of noise. Tickets are now available, also at £5 a pop. Check out History of the Hawk below.
The songs that will appear on the brand new EP have been written and although no official plans have been made, we expect to record in March/April with a release before the summer. It is undecided whether there will be 4 or 5 tracks, but it is promised that our sound has evolved a lot since the last EP, 2010’s ‘Last of the Fires’. The songs are bigger, heavier and have a melodic edge that isn’t anything like standard ten-a-penny metalcore. Expect sweeping changes of pace, brutal breakdowns and soaring choruses.
Also in the next couple of months will be the inclusion of an interview with the band on Bristol’s Live Music Scene website and a possible involvement with the next Artscare Records podcast. Add to that some upcoming promo shots and the intention to make a music video to a new track, 2012 is shaping up to be very exciting indeed.
We have been knocking around ideas for t-shirt designs, and here are a few initial thoughts. None of these will likely make the final designs, but it was fun to knock some up to see what kind of thing we could be selling as merch in the future.
Finally, get your teeth into the two latest videos that have appeared via the Koshiro Facebook page in the last few weeks. The first is a 16-bit version of our song ‘Ghost’s (in the style of our hero Yuzo Koshiro) composed by none other than our drummer Craig Rudman, and the second is a live demo of new track ‘Divides’ recording at RS Studios.
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