
cotoba
Guided by unforgettable guitar lines and shifting rhythms, their sound erupts from the brink of despair, weaving the fragility of existence into a brilliantly poetic celebration of life.
Step into the world of cotoba, a band that translates wordless loss into profound empathy through an enchanting blend of clean guitar tones, mesmerizing bass lines, syncopated drums, and captivating vocals. Like an intricate poem, their raw and electrifying live performances create a primal language of their own, capturing the essence of human existence and connecting deeply with the audience.
In a society weighed down by social obligations, cotoba serves as a guiding light for those adrift in the mundane. Their crystal-clear melodies and complex time signatures weave intricate sonic landscapes, extending a supportive hand and offering true emotional resonance to weary spirits.
The band toured more than 50 cities including main stages at numerous music festivals and sold out shows. Following a short Asia tour in June, cotoba is spending the rest of the year working on new songs for next year's album, while staying active in hosting international artists, performing locally, and hitting domestic festival stages.
EPK
MUSIC
sin swims
"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.
Genre : math rock / post rock / pop
Nominate & Award
2026 「Sound Planet Festival CMYK」/ TOP 10
2025 「my favorite artist」Bangkok Music City delegates / TOP 1
2023 「Pentaport Super rookie」/ Top 3
2023 「NEXT BIG SONG」/ TOP 5 - “coii”
2022 「EBS Hello rookie」/ TOP 10
2021 「KT&G sangsangmadang band discovery」/ TOP 5
2021 「18th Korean music award」/ best rock song nominee
2020 「INDIESTANCE by Gyeonggi Content Agency」/ TOP 13
2020 「Korean Indie Reader's Pick」/ best release of the year
2020 「2020, music Y」/ album/rookie of the year
2020 「K-INDIE CHART VOL.178」/ No.1
Collaboration
Legendary Japanese drummers
YUNA : Hitsujibungaku support
Miyoko Yamaguchi : tricot support
Toshiki Hata : Tokyo Jihen
Global bands
Mexico, China, Belarus, Spain, Japan
PHOTOS
VIDEO
![[MV] cotoba(코토바) - High Journey](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1cgmXXjlasI/mqdefault.jpg 1x, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1cgmXXjlasI/maxresdefault.jpg 2x)
[MV] cotoba(코토바) - High Journey

Forest of kyrie (live)

cotoba (코토바) - syhi MV
![[온스테이지2.0] cotoba(코토바) - 메론(melon)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6UWWmERGy68/mqdefault.jpg 1x, https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6UWWmERGy68/maxresdefault.jpg 2x)









