Paddlebots was born out of a college friendship between Kortez Buckner and Haruki Hakoyama – two remarkably different individuals who came together through a shared love and vision for music. Haruki’s upbringing in the world of jazz and the gospel/pop/soul influences that made up the soundtrack of Kortez’s life have coalesced into a sound that brings the best of these sensibilities together.

In collaboration with their immensely gifted friends Andy, Dom, Mike, Zakariya, Ethan, and Adam, Paddlebots has forged a unique sound combining the accessibility of soul and pop with the sharp musicianship of funk and jazz that can be referred to simply as “Progressive Soul-Pop”, a sound that introduced itself to the world in their 2017 debut album, Mouth Full of Dirt.

Paddlebots seeks to bring good feels and great vibes through their music, and nowhere is this more present than during their electric live performances. Groove-heavy rhythm backing horn-driven melodies over soulful vocals - it’s a recipe that is as unique as it is undeniable, and they are looking to share it to as many people as possible, so look for the Bots in a city near you!