Tooth Gore is a surf punk solo artist hailing from the seaside town of Newquay, Cornwall. Their music is a combination of shiny, reverb heavy doo-wop music, (inspired by the music of the 1950s) as well as the unrefined punk energy of contemporary bands like FIDLAR, The Frights, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, embracing the grungy fuzz of heavily distorted guitars.
Songwriter and frontman Kobi Joe aims to capture both the joy and terror that comes with youth, where every emotion feels apocalyptic, in his lyrics; channelling his uncertainties and anxieties into music that often feels on the brink of collapsing in on itself
His introductory single to radio ‘Spoiled Milk’ surpassed all expectations and received a personal record amount of airplay across the globe, increasing Spotify streams by the thousands and overall visibility for the young artist! This was followed by ‘No Fighting In Doo Wop’, the first single from what will be his forthcoming debut album scheduled for release later this year. The track continued to elevate Tooth Gore’s rise with further international radio and exceptional reviews! Previous single ‘So?’ showcased the versatility of the young singer-songwriter in comparison to his previous releases garnering further airplay, streams and positive reviews.
“Firebird is about the ever present threat of time, and accepting that all things must change and end; and ultimately finding joy in nihilism. I was inspired by my favourite game Outer Wilds when writing this song, and how it uses the concept of a time loop to discuss these themes” – Kobi Joe
Written and performed by Kobi Joe Hampshaw as Tooth Gore
Recorded, produced, mixed & mastered
at The Cube Studios by Ross Rothero-Bourge and Gareth Young
Tooth Gore will be teasing the debut album over the next few months, and as well a series of stand alone shows across the country including a Glasgow headliner at The Garage on 14th June, a tour has just been announced for May taking in Hull, Leeds, Sowerby Bridge, Newcastle and Carlisle!
FOR FANS OF:
THE FRIGHTS ● PUP ● FIDLAR
