Kojaque has teamed up with Maverick Sabre for Casio, the latest single from his debut album ‘Town’s Dead’, which is out next Friday (June 25).
‘Casio’ emerged “after having a frank conversation with one of my good friends, who was going through a really dark time. I was trying to empathise with him through my own experience of depression and suicidal thoughts.” says Kojaque.
As we’ve come to expect from Kojaque, the accompanying video for Casio is as impressive as the track itself. A grimy, black and white exploration of the themes of mental health, which sees Kojaque, Maverick Sabre and co. carrying a coffin through a warehouse.
“The video is meant to signify cheating death, or defying what can feel like your destiny. Mav tied the whole song together beautifully, I was so happy to work with him on it. I directed the video with Spencer Young. I had seen his work before which I thought was really slick. We went back and forth on the concept a lot before coming to the final treatment. I’ve still got that high reflective paint on my skin.”
Kojaque will hit the road in support of ‘Town’s Dead’ this November, with a string of shows around the EU and UK before returning home for 4 shows in Ireland including a sold-out show in the Olympia Theatre. (Pre-order and ticket details below).
Town’s Dead Tracklisting:
1. Heartbreak
2. New Year, Who’s This? (Interlude)
3. Town’s Dead
4. Wickid Tongues
5. Shmelly
6. That Deep
7. Black Sheep Part I
8. Rover
9. Jinty Boy Blues
10. No Hands
11. Part II
12. Sex N’ Drugs ft. Celia Tiab
13. Fallin For It
14. Coming Up
15. Casio ft. Maverick Sabre
16. Curtains
Pre-order ‘Town’s Dead’ here – (available on Digital, CD, 2LP, 2LP deluxe, & Cassette)
Kojaque tour dates:
Tue-Nov-02-21 – Holland – Amsterdam, Paradiso Upstairs
Wed-Nov-03-21 – Germany – Berlin, Kantine am Berghain
Thu-Nov-04-21 – Belgium – Brussels, Botanique/Witloofbar
Sat-Nov-06-21 – France – Paris , La Boule Noire
Tue-Nov-09-21 – UK – Glasgow , King Tuts
Wed-Nov-10-21 – UK – Leeds, Belgrave Music Hall
Thu-Nov-11-21 – UK – Manchester, Yes (Pink Room)
Sat-Nov-13-21 – UK – Bristol, Rough Trade
Sun-Nov-14-21 – UK – Birmingham, Institute 3
Tue-Nov-16-21 – UK – London, Village Underground
Fri-Nov-19-21 – Ireland – Dublin, Olympia – SOLD OUT
Sat-Nov-20-21 – Ireland – Galway , Black Box
Fri-Nov-26-21 – Ireland – Limerick, Dolans Warehouse
Sat-Nov-27-21 – Ireland – Cork, Cyprus Avenue