Entertainment • Music

Koji

Koji is the stage name used by more than one musician, but the most clearly documented match in the provided results is Andrew Koji Shiraki, an American songwriter and activist who performs under the name Koji.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Koji is a stage name used by multiple musicians, with the most clearly documented match being Andrew Koji Shiraki, an American songwriter and activist. He was born on 12 February 1987 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and performs under the name Koji. The name also appears for Japanese artists, including Ko-ji and other performers, making the topic ambiguous without additional context.

Identity

Koji is a stage name associated with multiple musicians. The strongest match in the provided sources is Andrew Koji Shiraki, an American songwriter and activist who uses Koji as his performing name.

Musical style

The provided sources describe Koji's work as spanning folk, pop punk, indie rock, and hardcore punk, indicating an independent and alternative-oriented sound.

Other musicians using similar names include Ko-ji, a Japanese artist with pop, rock, acoustic, and blues influences, and Koji Tamaki, a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. These overlaps can cause confusion when searching for Koji.

Key facts

Andrew Koji Shiraki performs under the stage name Koji.
He was born on 12 February 1987 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
He is described as an American songwriter and activist.
His music has been associated with folk, pop punk, indie rock, and hardcore punk.
The name Koji is also used by other musicians, including Japanese acts such as Ko-ji and Koji Tamaki, making the topic ambiguous.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Koji?

Koji is a stage name used by several musicians; the best-documented match here is Andrew Koji Shiraki, an American songwriter and activist.

What is Koji's real name?

The provided sources identify Koji as Andrew Koji Shiraki.

Where was Koji born?

Andrew Koji Shiraki was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.

What genre is Koji associated with?

The sources list folk, pop punk, indie rock, and hardcore punk.

Is there more than one musician named Koji?

Yes. The results also include Japanese artists using Koji or similar names, including Ko-ji and Koji Tamaki.

References

Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Koji/+wiki
Supports: Identifies Koji as Andrew Koji Shiraki and provides biographical details including birth information.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Koji_Shiraki
Supports: Provides the name Andrew Koji Shiraki, stage name Koji, birthplace, occupation, and genres.
Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/koji-tamaki/220147092
Supports: Supports the existence of another musician using the similar name Koji Tamaki.
TuneCore Japan — https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/ko-ji?lang=en
Supports: Provides details on Ko-ji, another artist with a similar name, helping establish ambiguity.
Bandcamp — https://kojisaysaloha.bandcamp.com/
Supports: Identifies Koji as an artist and activist from Harrisburg, PA.