TOOTH GORE (aka Kobi Joe) is a uniquely talented and captivating artist who hails from the quaint seaside town of Newquay, Cornwall. TOOTH GORE was born at the end of 2021, however it wasn’t until 2024 that Kobi really began to attract attention and really make his mark.
With a deft ability to fuse meaty fuzzy guitars and by drawing from earnest raw punk vigour of contemporary acts such as FIDLAR, The Frights, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock, Kobi Joe also mixes alluring reverb soaked doo-wop vibes (which are enthused by the music of the 1950s) and has constructed a sound that is distinctive and undeniably appealing. Kobi’s lyrics display his fears and worries, depicting both the happiness and anxiety that comes with youth. The result is absolutely enthralling, fiery and intense.
TOOTH GORE released his debut album, Halloween, last Spring, and songs from the release racked up extensive worldwide radio airplay (including support from BBC Introducing), as well as solid Spotify streaming numbers. The single, Werms, was also featured on a curated playlist by Frank Turner. Kobi is poised to unleash his most accomplished recordings to date in the form of his new album, For Losers, By Losers. The record curves and distorts and is such a powerful statement.
Support for the album is already building with Vive Le Rock, Hard Rock Hell Magazine, and Powerplay Magazine, all widely lauding Kobi’s work. Now with a slew of live shows and festival dates in the pipeline, as well as further content mapped out for the rest of 2025, TOOTH GORE is set to climb the ranks of the UK scene.