Kosheen
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Bristol , United Kingdom |
| Products | Electronic music |
Kosheen is an electronic music ensemble originating from Bristol, United Kingdom, featuring vocalist and songwriter Sian Evans, producer and songwriter Ron Mcelroy, along with drummer Mitchell Glover. The band's name is inspired by the Apache warrior Cochise from North America. Interestingly, in Japanese, the name coincides with the combination of the characters for "old" (古, "ko") and "new" (新, "shin").
Resist (1999–2002)
Their first studio album, Resist, was released in September 2001 under Moksha Recordings/BMG and achieved a peak position of number eight on the UK Albums Chart.
Kokopelli (2003–2005)
The follow-up album, Kokopelli, named after a legendary Native American figure, arrived in August 2003 via Moksha Recordings/Sony. This record marked a stylistic shift from drum and bass toward more guitar-driven sounds with darker thematic content. It attained number seven on the UK Albums Chart, with the single "All In My Head" also reaching number seven; however, its overall sales did not match those of their debut.
Damage (2007–2008)
Released in March 2007 in Europe through Moksha/Universal Germany, their third album, Damage, later saw a UK release in September 2007 via Moksha Recordings. The UK edition featured two extra tracks absent from the European version. The lead single "Overkill" debuted in Europe in March 2007 and was subsequently released in the UK in August of the same year.
Independence (2012–2013)
In 2010, Kosheen launched their own label named Skeleton, introducing their first single "Warning" on 27 September. Prior to releasing their next album, they shared previews of tracks such as "Belladonna," "Waste," "Enter," and "You Don't Own Me" through social media platforms.
Following Sian Evans' collaboration on DJ Fresh's chart-topping UK single "Louder," Kosheen announced an album release scheduled for May 2012 and issued the single "Get a New One" on 13 February. The second single, "Holding On," included guest vocals by Susie Ledge. Their album Independence was officially released on 1 October 2012, featuring "Mannequin" as its third single. Additional notable songs from this album include "Waste," "Spies," "Addict," and "Tightly."
Solitude (2013–2015)
To promote their fifth studio effort, Solitude, Kosheen unveiled a music video for the track "Harder They Fall" on 8 November 2013. Four days later, they disclosed the album cover art and confirmed the release date as 25 November 2013.
Reunion (2019–present)
The band reunited in 2019 and resumed live performances; however, no announcements regarding new albums have been made to date.
Solo projects
In September 2015, Markee Ledge revealed his solo debut Elevate, which features Susie Ledge on the title track. By 2017, members had shifted focus toward pursuing individual creative endeavors.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||
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| UK | AUS | AUT | BEL | GER | NL | FIN | SWI | US Elec. | |||
| 2001 | Resist
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8 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 45 | 25 | 36 | — | 15 |
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| 2003 | Kokopelli
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7 | 67 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — | 30 | 40 |
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| 2007 | Damage
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95 | — | 18 | 75 | 48 | — | — | 23 | 35 | |
| Year | Album details | UK | AUS | AUT | BEL | GER | NL | FIN | SWI | US Elec. | Certifications |
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| 2012 | Independence
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| 2013 | Solitude
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Extended plays
| Year | EP information |
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| 2008 | Berlin Live EP
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Singles
Music videos
| Year | Single title | Highest chart rankings | Associated album | ||||||||
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| UK | AUS | AUT | BEL (FLA) | GER | FIN | NED | SWE | US Dance | |||
| 1999 | "Yes Men" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Dangerous Waters" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000 | "Hide U" / "Empty Skies" | 73 | 78 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | Resist |
| "Catch" / "Demonstrate" | 94 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 20 | — | — | ||
| 2001 | "(Slip & Slide) Suicide" | 50 | — | — | 34 | — | — | 80 | — | — | |
| "Hide U" (Remix) | 6 | 23 | — | — | 77 | — | — | 39 | 15 | ||
| "Catch" (re-release) | 15 | 27 | — | — | 19 | 13 | — | 52 | 22 | ||
| 2002 | "Hungry" | 13 | 53 | — | 68 | 79 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| "Harder" | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003 | "All in My Head" | 7 | 37 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | 18 | Kokopelli |
| "Wasting My Time" | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004 | "Avalanche" (download only) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
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| "Catch" | Jeff Thomas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| " (Slip & Slide) Suicide" |
Cody Burridge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Global Fire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||