KO KO MO Interview

A Buzzing Live Band

KO KO MO have a roaring, powerful 70s rock sound that metamorphosed and anchored in the present, boasting sleek and punchy guitar riffs, catchy hooks, powerful and dynamic vocals and charging drums.

The duet is comprised of the voice and brute guitar of Warren Mutton and frantic play of K20 on drums and known throughout Europe as the must see buzz live band. Check them out here.

Interview with KO KO MO

Question: How would you describe your music?

KO KO MO: Warren : We describe our music as a Power-Rock band.


Question: Which is your favourite song to perform live and why?

KO KO MO: In fact, we don't have one. It's almost been 2 years of playing the same songs from the first album and we are still not tired of it. We hope it will be the same for the next one.


Question: If you could have anyone, in the world, attend a show, who would it be?

KO KO MO: They are so many… Thom Yorke, Robert Plant, Josh Homme, Paul Mcartney…


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

KO KO MO: We really enjoy doing recording and pre-production stuff but we are definitely a live band.


Question: What is the story behind the band name?

KO KO MO: At the beginning of the project, we were still playing a lot of blues. KO KO MO is the name of a blues legend James "Kokomo" Arnold. It's also the name of an old Indian chief. It has a different signification in many Asian countries… And I just liked the sound of it. It's simple, tribal and unclassifiable.


Question: How did the band come together?

KO KO MO: K20 and I met during a rehearsal session for another band. We both thought right away that we could have way more fun with a side project. That was a good decision because the band has broke up just a few rehearsals and we just kept going on with the little side project!


Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

KO KO MO: How is it going to destabilize me! Because you'll never know before you start how you are going to finish the song.


Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

KO KO MO: We played with a band from Netherlands called DeWolff. They are just incredible. We listen to all sorts of styles everyday… From Bjork to Radiohead … Or John Lee Hooker to Serge Gainsbourg. Good stuff has no limits.

Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

KO KO MO: Our manager … Seriously they are doing an amazing job for us and I think that it is a pretty rare thing to find someone you really trust and who is inspiring you in this big Music Industry business.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

KO KO MO: K20 will certainly answer people like Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich or Bjork… But I think I will choose the guys from DeWolff because we are the same age and they are full of ideas, thirsty for everything. Or if I would choose something really big maybe Neil Young, Jack white, Dave Grohl or Dan Auerbach… Many choices!


Question: Where can we find you?

KO KO MO: http://ko-ko-mo.com/
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Interview by Brooke Hunter