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

  • Shannon Cruz Patterson vocals (20142018)
  • Blake Hart drums (20142018)
  • Christian Ruggiero tenor saxophone (20142018), baritone saxophone (20162018)
  • Jamie Canny alto saxophone (20142018)
  • Sam Newman trombone (20142018)
  • Tom Kenny keyboards and synthesizers (20142017)
  • Yann Vissac bass guitar (20142018)

Discography

Studio albums

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

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

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 ChildBest Urban AlbumNominated

WAM Awards

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

  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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