ARTIST: Coho
TITLE: Things Change
LABEL: Lujo Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 219kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 39m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-11-14
RIP DATE: 2006-10-05
Track List
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1. Offer 1:35
2. I Will Disappear 3:04
3. Until We Get There 3:52
4. Clutter Druggies 4:12
5. U.F.O 4:28
6. Life On Hiatus 4:27
7. Mahatma Denver 5:12
8. Things Change 0:55
9. Get Up, Get Up 2:54
10. Harbour View 4:30
11. Said And Done 4:40
Release Notes:
What is it with the Northwest? That area of the country is like a breeding
ground for indie rock. Some might say bands emerging from this scene are
redundant, or mass-produced, or acutely derivative (which doesnÆt have to be a
bad thing), but overall the music is good. And once in a blue moon among the
good lemmings, youÆll find musicians who are holding to the acquired Northwest
aesthetic, but doing it in their very own way. When this happens, people pay
attention.
Now letÆs set the scene.
ItÆs late fall of 2005 in Seattle. The foliation suggests the changing of
seasons, and change is also looming for long-time friends Jeremy McDermott (vox,
guitars) and Mike Lane (beats). On a cold day in November, both suffer the death
of their best friend and band mate, Todd Kennemer. The three made up the band,
Midnight Triton, and had collectively been making music since 1997.
The news was devastating and life-changing, and change breeds change. With
Todd's passing, the two put Midnight Triton to rest, and gave life to a new
project. Soliciting the help of dear friend, Ryan Fitts (bass), the new
formation set out to create the music they'd be dreaming of - music with a heavy
focus on the rhythm section, funky bass lines, soft vocals, very large guitar
sounds and even larger beats.
They called this new project Coho.
Together, in one form or another, the members of Coho played in Being With,
Airport Cathedral, and Lujo alumni, Speed Not Steel. In addition to sharing a
stage, these boys also share a feeling of freedom in the music they are making.
Their influences are eclectic, from Dave Bazaan to The Notwist, The Flaming Lips
to Neurosis. And they've studied up on their hip hop as well, finding as much in
common with the Wu Tang Clan and Outkast as they do with Mogwai and Radiohead.
The material being produced for their new record will be out on Lujo later this
year and is a blend of these influences. Think a slightly subdued Supergrass
meets the early, raw emotion of Sunny Day Real Estate. Well, youÆll just have to
hear it. Coho's music is always down-to-earth; mellow at times, and wildly
confrontational at other times, all the while maintaining a unique pop appeal.
This delicate balance suggests the trio's artistic maturity, as do the lyrics
which are smart and soulful. And McDermottÆs voice? LetÆs just say it doesnÆt
disappoint.
Pay attention lemmings.
The Northwest has met it's new standard in the infectious beats and
guitar-driven sounds of Coho. To hear for yourself, please visit
myspace.com/cohomusic.