Koi Child

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]

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

Discography

Studio albums

  • Koi Child (2016)

Awards and nominations

WAM Awards

Koi Child have won five awards from eight nominations.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015[5] Koi Child Best Urban Act Nominated
Most Popular New Act Won
Black Panda Most Popular Music Video Nominated
2016[6] 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[7] Nominated
"1-5-9" Most Popular Music Video Won

ARIA Awards

Koi Child have been nominated for one ARIA.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016[8]Koi ChildBest Urban AlbumNominated

Band members
  • 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)

References
  1. "Koi Child review". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  2. "Koi Child review". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  3. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/mar/19/koi-child-review-self-titled-debut-lp-sprinkled-with-kevin-parkers-magic
  4. https://twitter.com/koichildtheband
  5. "WAM Awards 2015". WAM. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  6. "WAM Awards 2016". WAM. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  7. "WAM Awards 2016". WAM. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  8. ARIA Music Awards for Koi Child:
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