Koi Child to Release Debut Album on Pilerats Records, Today

By: BWW News Desk Mar. 18, 2016

Australian 7-piece jazz infused hip hop outfit based out of Fremantle, Australia, Koi Child will release their eponymous debut album this Friday, March 18 on Pilerats Records. Catching the attention of Tame Impala's Kevin Parker who produced & mixed the album, the band finished off 2015 performing as special guests for Tame Impala on their Australian tour and being announced as a Spotify Spotlight feature artist for 2016.

Previously sharing the 1-5-9 video via Pitchfork., the band is thrilled to share the full album stream, revealed by SPIN today. The buttery, chill-as-you-like collection effortlessly draws listeners into a psych-tinged euphoria, instantly being transported into the exceptionally realized musical world of Koi Child. Experience it for yourself HERE

Koi Child recorded their debut record at Mangebong, on an island south of Perth. Featuring 14 tracks filled with warm dubby chords, wandering bass lines, crunching drums and masterful lyricism, it doesn't take long for Koi Child to usher us deep into their own brand of magical hypnosis. Available to pre-order on iTunes, The record will also be available on vinyl.

Koi Child Tour Dates

3/17: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
3/18: The Brightside, Brisbane QLD
3/19: Newtown Social Club, Sydney NSW
4/2: The J Shed, Fremantle WA

Photo: Matsu Photography

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