Koi Child

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Koi Child
OriginPerth, Western Australia
Genres
Years active2014–2018
Labels
Members
  • Shannon Cruz Patterson
  • Blake Hart
  • Christian Ruggiero
  • Jamie Canny
  • Sam Newman
  • Tom Kenny
  • Yann Vissac
Websitekoichild.com

Koi Child was an Australian hip-hop band from Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia. They formed in 2014 through the combination of two bands; Kashikoi and Child's Play. Their self-titled debut album was recorded, mixed and co-produced by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala[3] and was released in March 2016. In 2018, Koi Child disbanded.[4]

Band members

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  • Shannon Cruz Patterson – vocals (2014–2018)
  • Blake Hart – drums (2014–2018)
  • Christian Ruggiero – tenor saxophone (2014–2018), baritone saxophone (2016–2018)
  • Jamie Canny – alto saxophone (2014–2018)
  • Sam Newman – trombone (2014–2018)
  • Tom Kenny – keyboards and synthesizers (2014–2017)
  • Yann Vissac – bass guitar (2014–2018)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Koi Child
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Pilerats Records (PR018)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Awards and nominations

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016[5] Koi Child Best Urban Album Nominated

WAM Awards

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Koi Child have won five awards from eight nominations.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015[6] Koi Child Best Urban Act Nominated
Most Popular New Act Won
"Black Panda" Most Popular Music Video Nominated
2016[7] Koi Child Most Popular Act Won
Best Urban Act (tied win with Mathas) Won
Koi Child Best Album Won
Tom Kenny Best Keys/Synth Artist[8] Nominated
"1-5-9" Most Popular Music Video Won

References

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  1. ^ "Koi Child review". The Guardian. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Koi Child review". The Guardian. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Koi Child review – self-titled debut LP sprinkled with Kevin Parker's magic". TheGuardian.com. 18 March 2016.
  4. ^ "@koichildtheband" on Twitter
  5. ^ ARIA Music Awards for Koi Child:
  6. ^ "WAM Awards 2015". WAM. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  7. ^ "WAM Awards 2016". WAM. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  8. ^ "WAM Awards 2016". WAM. 11 October 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
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