COTOBA

track-list:
Syhi
Ice Sea
今t合 (Contigo)
Away Home
Sin

Cotoba are:
Dafne – guitar/producer
DyoN Joo – vocal/guitar
Hyerim – bass
Minsuh – drums

discography:

“God takes my form and swims.”
A lone figure moves through water, lost in thought.
What meaning does all of this hold?
Deep inside, they carry a seed—an existence that takes form on its own.
The seed drinks in the water, growing in proportion to the weight of his sins.
That weight becomes his momentum, his reason for moving forward.
Feeding on his sins, he becomes a god of his own.
Step into the captivating world of Cotoba, a band from Seoul, South Korea, destined to stir the depths of the soul.
Like a poem that seems nonsensical when read conventionally, Cotoba offers to untangle loss through revealing a profound empathy in their music.
With their enchanting blend of clean guitar tones, captivating vocal, mesmerizing bass lines, and syncopated drums, they weave a tapestry of wordless emotions that resonate with the essence of loss.
Cotoba’s music is a language unto itself, a primal scream of desires, much like a newborn child entering this chaotic world.
Through their raw and electrifying live performances, they articulate the unspoken, connecting on a profound level with their audience.
Their stage transcends mere sounds, capturing the very essence of human existence, and beckoning you to immerse yourself in their profound musical journey.
In a society burdened by social obligations and the weight of expectations, Cotoba becomes a guiding light, extending a helping hand to those adrift in the mundane.
Their melodies flow like crystal-clear streams, carrying the weight of emotion, while intricate time signatures add layers of complexity to their sonic landscapes.
The band toured more than 40 cities including main stages at numerous music festivals and sold out shows.
This year, Cotoba is more than ready to spread their wings out to the world with their energy-filled members DyoN Joo, Dafne, and Hyerim, through their language: music.
The first track on Cotoba’s new record ‘Sin Swim‘ is ‘Syhi‘:
bursting with charisma and an electrifying sense of speed.
Second song ‘Ice Sea‘, a refreshing yet melancholic track, where intense energy erupts through the stillness.
The next track ‘今t合‘ (Contigo) is a haunting song with lyrics weaving English, Spanish, and Japanese into a tapestry of solitude.
Forth track ‘Away Home‘ is a sorrowful composition, written in a single breath after reading the children’s book ‘Son Of The Polar Bear‘.
On the last track, ‘Sin‘, the band again shows their playful yet experimental side, the track is culminating in a soaring, explosive guitar solo.
The EP was recorded in Bangkok, capturing the city’s vibrant energy.
It was mixed & mastered at Studio Log in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, known for producing multiple Korean Music Awards-winning albums.
The music video for the title track ‘Syhi’ has been filmed at Million Archive, a famous vintage megastore in Seongsu, Seoul.
Cotoba was selected as the No.1 ‘Favorite artist‘ by global delegates after performing at Bangkok Music City, a renowned international music festival.
The band is preparing for a two-month European tour in fall 2025, followed by a Latin American tour in November 2025.