Tooth Gore is the electrifying solo project of Kobi Joe, a surf punk provocateur hailing from the seaside town of Newquay, Cornwall. Blending the raw energy of punk with the nostalgic shimmer of 1950s doowop, Tooth Gore has carved out a sound that’s as chaotic as it is cathartic, equal parts fuzzed-out guitars, reverb-drenched melodies, and brutally honest lyricism. Emerging in late 2021, Tooth Gore began gaining serious traction in 2024 with the release of his debut album ‘Halloween’, which earned widespread radio play and support from outlets like BBC Introducing.
But it was his sophomore album, ‘For Losers, By Losers’, released in June 2025, that truly marked his arrival. The record has since amassed over 500,000 streams, resonating with fans drawn to its themes of anxiety, alienation, and youth in freefall. The album’s explosive singles, have had radio success, racking up over 10,000 plays across the UK and beyond. With tracks like ‘Uncomfortable’, ‘I Hate My Collarbones’ and ‘Cold Heart Warm Skin’ showcase Kobi’s knack for turning personal turmoil into sonic gold. Influenced by the likes of FIDLAR, PUP, The Frights, and Jeff Rosenstock, his music is a love letter to the misfits, the anxious, and the emotionally overwhelmed.
His live shows, performed solo are high-energy, DIY affairs that channel the same unfiltered intensity found in his recordings. With critical acclaim from Vive Le Rock, Powerplay Magazine, and Hard Rock Hell, and a growing presence on the UK gig circuit, Tooth Gore is fast becoming one of the most compelling voices in the UK’s underground punk scene.
“This song is about feeling disconnected from people around you, separated by the things that make you different. But ultimately, remembering that those are the things that make us special and choosing to make the most of life anyway.”
SOURCE: Official Bio