The Native Sound have launched a new series of re-releases by announcing that Koji’s ‘Some Small Way’ EP will be available for the first time on vinyl from July 1st. ‘Some Small Way’ was originally available on CD and digitally by Run For Cover Records, released back in 2010.

All orders come complete with a digital download, and two bonus tracks sent via e-mail on the release date.

The record will be available in black, ultra clear or translucent blue. Black vinyls come complete with a bundle including a repressing of the ‘Matters’ EP on cassette and a hand-written lyric sheet.

Head here for information on the blue and clear vinyl, and here for the bundle-only black vinyl.

Our third acoustic session from the current Warped Acoustic Basement tour comes from Harrisburg, PA’s singer-songwriter Koji.

‘Stay’ is taken from his 2010 EP, ‘Some Small Way’.

For more from the Acoustic Basement tour, check out sessions from Rob Lynch and Brian Marquis.

It has been a little while since we posted a Punktastic Session on our pages, and we can’t think of a much better way to return than with Harrisburg, PA based singer-songwriter Koji.

Taken from last year’s ‘OFF THE BOARD’ compilation, which also saw the likes of Title Fight, Tigers Jaw and Citizen add their material to the mix, Koji performed ‘Breaking & Broken’ for us earlier this year.

Koji is streaming a track from his new album, Crooked in the Mind, over at MTViggy. The track is called ‘In The Line’. You can pre-order the album now at Run For Cover Records: http://www.runforcoverrecords.com/home.php

To check out the track go here: http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/premiere-koji-gets-very-real-with-in-the-line-readies-crooked-in-my-mind/

We’re big fans of KOJI down at PT headquarters and were really sad to hear that he got his van broken into and all his merch and guitar was stolen. KOJI puts on some of the most inspiring and amazing shows, and anyone who has seen him play will know how great and uplifted they feel after watching him and hearing him tell stories.

He’s started a Kickstarter to help with the costs of his upcoming tour. To help him out visit the page here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kojisaysaloha/go-down-swingin-a-mission-to-get-back-on-the-road

You can read a statement from KOJI below:

“This week marks the beginning of what will be my life on the road in 2012. Last night, my crew and I were on our way to Texas to begin the tour when we stopped at a friend’s house in Louisiana. It was a good area right next to a school and we were assured it was a safe place to park. Regardless, we took precautions checking on the vehicle periodically and taking the valuables out. However, my merchandise and guitar didn’t make it into the house before all the vehicles in front of the house were broken into including ours. We are incredibly fortunate to be safe and in good health.

There are things you can’t control when your on the road and everyone understands that there’s a certain amount of risk that comes with the touring lifestyle. Sometimes things happen. You have got to work through it. Luckily, I was able to recover some vinyl in an alley nearby, but otherwise I’m left with very little merch to make money with to sustain the tour. Worse yet, I’m without the necessary tool, my guitar, to perform my trade.

In my music, I write about what it is to face yourself and to face the challenges at hand. You’ve got to take everything that comes your way and grow from it. My resolve to keep on working is stronger than ever, but I’ve come to a point where I need to ask for your help. The $3,000 goal will put a dent in our losses and will replace some of the stolen merch and equipment, but it’s only a start. Anything you can do–even if it’s not supporting this campaign, but sharing my music and mission with new ears–will help me go the distance.

Thank you so much for your support in my moment of need. Friends, family and community are the only reasons I exist.”

For more on KOJI see his Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kojimusic

First up, we have an interview with and session from the irrepressible KOJI, which you can see below, or in our festivals section. We’ll be adding plenty more photos, interviews and sessions over the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled!

Interview

In Session – “Hemlock”

FOr all of our Fest 10 coverage, head to https://www.punktastic.com/festivals/6/fest-10/