TOOTH GORE (aka Kobi Joe) hails from the seaside town of Newquay, Cornwall. TOOTH GORE sprang to life in late 2021, but it wasn’t until last year that Kobi started turning heads and making waves. TOOTH GORE dropped his debut album, 'Halloween', last Spring, and tracks from the record picked up widespread global radio airplay. Kobi is now ready to step up further and is loaded with his best work in the shape of his new album, 'For Losers, By Losers'.
We exclusively checked in with and interviewed UK solo Punk artist TOOTH GORE (aka Kobi Joe). He is set to release his brand new album, 'For Losers, By Losers', on Friday, June 6th. TOOTH GORE is also poised to release the deeply engulfing single and video, 'I Hate My Collarbones', which lands everywhere on Friday, May 30th.
Read on to find out about TOOTH GORE!
How and when did the project form?
Growing up, I was obsessed with the punk music of bands like PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, as well as the hectic surf punk vibe of FIDLAR and The Frights. I remember playing the remastered version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 during the COVID pandemic in 2020 and hearing ‘West Coast’ (by FIDLAR) blaring as I flung poor digital Tony Hawk to what I can only assume was his death. Ever since then, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Later that year, I began to write my first batch of songs, which I recorded with Ross at The Cube studios in Truro in late 2021 and thus, Tooth Gore was born.
When and how did the project really start gelling and solidifying?
The project really gained traction in May 2024 when I started performing my songs live using a drum machine to play the drums and bass. I struggled to find members to form a proper band, so when I realised I could perform in this way, Tooth Gore took off.
Who are your musical influences?
My biggest musical influences are PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, FIDLAR and The Frights. I saw PUP play live for the first time at 13 years old and was blown away by their passion and energy while performing. I also admire Jeff Rosenstock’s dedication to punk ideology and his ability to form songs that are both catchy and meaningful.
FIDLAR and The Frights both sonically inspired me with their West Coast surf punk vibe.
Where did the name come from?
Tooth Gore came from my love of horror media (games and films etc) the phrase described an act in which a person's teeth are damaged or injured. It was pretty much the most horrible thing a 16-year-old me could think of.
Where have you played or toured?
I have played a lot of shows in Cornwall, especially in my hometown Newquay, however I also played at the Willstock festival in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. I also recently played a gig at Nice n Sleazy in Glasgow.
In your opinion. How is your project different from all the other bands and artists out there?
Other than the fact I am a one piece unit with a surf punk band sound, I think the vibe I bring with my surfy, reverb - heavy, doo wop inspired sound combined with bubble grungey distorted guitars is a unique combo.
If a deaf person were to ask you to describe the sound of your music, how would you describe it?
I would describe it like the feeling of summer, like the vibe of skateboarding and surfing. Its lighthearted while still being meaningful.
Tooth Gore's brand new album, 'For Losers, By Losers', is released on Friday, 6th June. Pre save: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/toothgore/for-losers-by-losers
Album track listing: 1). Uncomfortable; 2. I Hate My Collarbones; 3. Fungus Actually; 4. Firebird; 5. Cold Heart, Warm Skin; 6. Black Cat; 7. The Lighthouse; 8. No Fighting In Doo Wop; 9. So; 10. Haunting; 11. Lila; 12. This Song is Stolen.
Read on to find out about TOOTH GORE!
Growing up, I was obsessed with the punk music of bands like PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, as well as the hectic surf punk vibe of FIDLAR and The Frights. I remember playing the remastered version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 during the COVID pandemic in 2020 and hearing ‘West Coast’ (by FIDLAR) blaring as I flung poor digital Tony Hawk to what I can only assume was his death. Ever since then, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. Later that year, I began to write my first batch of songs, which I recorded with Ross at The Cube studios in Truro in late 2021 and thus, Tooth Gore was born.
When and how did the project really start gelling and solidifying?
The project really gained traction in May 2024 when I started performing my songs live using a drum machine to play the drums and bass. I struggled to find members to form a proper band, so when I realised I could perform in this way, Tooth Gore took off.
Who are your musical influences?
My biggest musical influences are PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, FIDLAR and The Frights. I saw PUP play live for the first time at 13 years old and was blown away by their passion and energy while performing. I also admire Jeff Rosenstock’s dedication to punk ideology and his ability to form songs that are both catchy and meaningful.
FIDLAR and The Frights both sonically inspired me with their West Coast surf punk vibe.
Where did the name come from?
Tooth Gore came from my love of horror media (games and films etc) the phrase described an act in which a person's teeth are damaged or injured. It was pretty much the most horrible thing a 16-year-old me could think of.
Where have you played or toured?
I have played a lot of shows in Cornwall, especially in my hometown Newquay, however I also played at the Willstock festival in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. I also recently played a gig at Nice n Sleazy in Glasgow.
In your opinion. How is your project different from all the other bands and artists out there?
Other than the fact I am a one piece unit with a surf punk band sound, I think the vibe I bring with my surfy, reverb - heavy, doo wop inspired sound combined with bubble grungey distorted guitars is a unique combo.
If a deaf person were to ask you to describe the sound of your music, how would you describe it?
I would describe it like the feeling of summer, like the vibe of skateboarding and surfing. Its lighthearted while still being meaningful.
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