Koshowko is the musical brainchild of Polish born Martin K, philosopher turned music producer, fusing underground-pop and electro-dub. Koshowko's musical style encompasses everything from catchy electro-pop tunes, haunting instrumentals to dabbling in dub.
Originator Martin Koszolko has a background in industrial music, anarcho-environmental activism and the appreciation of fine vodkas. Upon arriving in Melbourne he positioned himself at the helm of his trusty audio interface and was soon producing pumping basslines, haunting melodies, and oh-so catchy riffs.
What also characterises Martin's style is his desire and openness to collaborative work. This has led to recent collaborations with woodwind instrumentalist Ceri Hale and vocalist Arnie Chelvendra whose voice has been described as 'smooth soul-man tones'.
Over the last two years Koshowko performed many gigs around Victoria, including at The Empress, First Floor, Loop as well as at festivals such as Renaissance festival, Opoeia and Electundra. For full details please visit Koshowko.com
In February 2007, Koshowko released the single Promise, a 6 track offering, including their new song 'Whispers and Stories' along with 5 versions of the title track.
More of the Koshowko sound can be heard on their track 'Promise (Winduptoys Overhere Mix)' from the Clan Analogue compilation 'In Version: Dub Selections' and their brilliant, collaborative 'Switched On', appearing as a duet on Winduptoys album Double Exposure.
Other composition credits include the soundtrack for award winning short film Revolving Door, currently doing the rounds on an international festival circuit, which includes the 2006 Copenhagen Documentary Film Festival or the 2007 St Kilda Film Festival, plus festivals in Japan, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, Italy, USA, Brazil and Germany.
You can also look out for Koshowko's stunning remixes of Disco Stu and B(if)tek, to be featured on the forthcoming album 'Re Cognition: the Clan Analogue Legacy Collection' due early 2008.
For Koshowko the present entails the completion of the EP, titled 'Anarchy Monarchy' slated for release in November 2007. This release pre-empts an international journey to Europe in December 2007 and many inevitable Australian performances to appease local fans.
Koshowko's experience is extensive with a far reaching influence. Of course there's more to learn about Koshowko on: koshowko.com and myspace.com/koshowko.