One Off Song For The Summer

JUXTAPOSITION RECORDS

Typically generic pop punk full of catchy choruses and crashing powerchords; on the surface, Essex three-piece Koopa aren't doing anything radically different or fresh.  There's nothing here that's going to push things forward or break new ground; originality and innovation don't seem to be that high on the agenda here.

It's only when the songs hit you and you get that wide eyed grin spreading all over your face that Koopa start to make sense, latest single ONE OFF SONG FOR THE SUMMER another song that manages to deftly combine all the best bits from Green Day, Blink 182, NOFX and the Banana Splits.

Sure, Koopa aren't offering anything remotely new or fresh here with ONE OFF SONG FOR THE SUMMER, but for ultra melodic punk pop thrills; Koopa are a band who demand your attention.

BIOGRAPHY

Koopa are a 3 piece band from Essex whose sharp, witty and gifted British pop-punk is a timely reminder that home-grown talent is here, and here in abundance.

With an ever-expanding audience to perform to, Koopa's loud and fast tunes are catchy and upbeat and their lyrics are sung in their own unique English (well... Essex!) accents. Influenced by American music (Blink 182, NOFX, The Offspring) but more than aware of their roots, they create a cross-Atlantic sound which is commercial and anthemic with being too saccharine sweet. POP ROCK FACTORY addresses the whole manufactured band argument in a none-too-serious way, distorted guitars and upbeat melodies.

Listen to Koopa and you realise that this is not that watered-down, manufactured punk designed to impress your younger brother, little sister and please your parents. Singing about their own experiences, including broken homes, getting lost in various parts of Europe and even the infamous Essex girls, Koopa have found a world of followers who relate to the band's music and lyrics. These people just want to have a laugh, jump around and sing along.

They've had two self released singles reach the Top 75, been featured on a football compilation CD (Yes, Koopa did a World Cup single!) that sold over 100,000 copies and earnt the band a gold disc to boot. They're also one of the hardest working young guitar bands around, having played over 200 shows in just three years.

They've got a good run in celebrity fans as well. From Chris Moyles (who's played the band on his show) to bizarrely, Boris Johnson, the Koopa sound is clearly an infectious one. Enlisting the legendary darts bruiser Bobby George to pout it up for their EP cover, here's a band that don't take themselves seriously, but take their music and their desire to entertain as seriously as possible.

LINE UP

Stuart Cooper

Oliver Cooper

Joe Murphy

DISCOGRAPHY

THE THREE IN A BED WITH BOBBY GEORGE EP (Juxtaposition Records>2006)

Blag, Steal & Borrow

Erin's Main Obsession

Pop Rock Factory

How True

Unique

ONE OFF SONG FOR THE SUMMER (Juxtaposition Records>2007)

One Off Song For The Summer

LINKS

Koopa>www.koopatheband.com

FURTHER LISTENING

NOFX

Green Day

Blink 18