South London septet Kokoroko have just released their second record Tuff Times Never Last through Gilles Peterson's notable label Brownswood Recordings. A study on the dualities of life, they paint each stride with a smile and rush of colour, for taking the positive route makes a life worth living. Ahead of touring the album, in which they'll be returning to Australia this November, Kokoroko bandleaders Sheila Maurice-Grey and Onome Edgeworth graciously gave me their time for an insightful chat. Grab tickets to their Metro show here.
Tracklist
Sinsuke Fujieda Group
Fukushima:: SUNLIT ARTIST ::
Temporary Blessings
Fata Morgana Australia
Australia
:: SUNLIT ARTIST ::
:: KOKOROKO INTERVIEW ::
Interview
Interview
Kokoroko
Never LostKokoroko
Together We AreKokoroko
Just Can't WaitKokoroko
Closer To Me:: KOKOROKO INTERVIEW ::
Interview
Interview
:: MIDI MEDITATION ::
TL;DR
Cumulus Australia
Australia
:: MIDI MEDITATION ::
Sydney
Ode to Velemseni (feat. Velemseni & Smiles)Organic Pulse Ensemble
Double StandardsNū
Tezetaye Australia
Australia
Tom Skinner
Kaleidoscopic VisionsFinn Rees & SHOLTO
Love In Memory Australia
Australia
Kuna Maze
Scraps & Pieces