New Arthur Maddox EP (Free Download)

Fresh Paint - James Lloyd

If you are in touch at all with the Boise music and art scene then you have probably seen the work of James Lloyd (doer of things).  If you saw any of the artwork from Treefort Music Fest, then there you go.  Lloyd's cool, fun illustrations seem effortless in the way that make us not-so-skilled artists jealous, because we can't just look at a random object and make a cool looking drawing of it.  Below we have added some of our favorite images from his tumblr page (including some gifs).

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE FROM JAMES LLOYD

Girl Talk - Show Review

After a pretty rough Memorial day weekend, I was very close to passing on the Girl Talk show last night, but after seeing  mash-up master and party maestro Girl Talk a few years back at Sasquatch, I new I had to suck it up and go.  Listening to Pittsburgh native, Gregg Gillis' music on iTunes is fun, but to truly appreciate it, one must attend the epic spectacle that is a Girl Talk show.   During opener, Spaceman's set, the crowd seemed a bit haggard and unenthusiastic, likely caused by a Monday night show at the end of a three-day bende- I mean weekend.  With work early the next day I chose to limit myself to one $5 Bud Light, which I was nervous would make it hard to truly enjoy a show like this.  

One nice thing about Knitting Factory shows is that they get things going in timely fashion, so soon enough, the main event commenced with an onslaught of balloons, flying toilet paper, copious amounts of confetti and the juxtaposition of pop and hip-hop anthems.  I could not stop myself from dancing (which was reassuring to know that I can still cut a rug without the assistance of booze).  

The lighting and video setup was incredible and probably ridiculously expensive, but it is rad to see how much an artists like Gillis invests in the performance.  While it probably was not the wildest show Girl Talk has ever put on, I would definitely say B-Town held its own, even with the odds stacked against us.  If ever presented with the chance, do not miss seeing the magnificent event that is a Girl Talk show.  We got some pretty sweet video, but not sure if it's cool to upload it to YouTube.  If so we'll put it up soon.  For now these pics will have to suffice.

--SJ

The Big Sleaze was all about the three in the middle.  C'mon Knitting Factory!

Tracks of the Week

Every Sunday of every week The C.O.T. will be posting a pair of local tracks that we think you need to hear.  They may be new, they may be older, but either way they are going to be awesome!  


This week we have a track from Treasure Valley emcee, Oso Negro, featuring sick instrumentals from Owlright.  The Second track is from new-to-the-scene, synth-pop, dance partiers, The Prisms.  Looking forward to hearing/seeing more from them around town.

New Finn Riggins Video

New Finn Riggins video for "Plural," off of their Benchwarmers EP.

PRETTY IN PUNK

An awesome three-part local news story from 1985 on the Boise punk scene.

Tracks of the Week

Every Sunday of every week The C.O.T. will be posting a pair of local tracks that we think you need to hear.  They may be new, they may be older, but either way they are going to be awesome!  


This week we have a track from The Electronic Anthology Project (Built To Spill), a 2010 EP of electronic versions of some classic BTS jams.  The next track from Le Fleur, is the opener off of their 2009 album "Din Din."

Pedal Parade!

Get Bent

Check out the recently released album "Get Bent," from Boise folk-punk artist Clyde Webb, available for "name your price" download on Bandcamp.

It's Boise Bike Week!

Bike Week is upon us again.  Head down to Boise Bike Project and get your bikes tuned up. Visit the Boise Bike Week website for info on how to participate.

Tracks of the Week

Every Sunday of every week The C.O.T. will be posting a pair of local tracks that we think you need to hear.  They may be new, they may be older, but either way they are going to be awesome!  


This weeks tracks or both sort of "novelty" tracks and are totally rad.  The first track is from Arthur Maddox, produced for his biology class for extra credit.  The song is extremely well done and informative.  Definitely not your run-of-the-mill, made-for-class rap song.  The second track comes from band The Very Most.  Upon request from an Irish music label, they recorded a song about the Irish football (soccer) team for the upcoming European championships.

Youth Lagoon Video Medley

Here's a cool little mix of videos by Boise artist,

Youth Lagoon

OFFICIAL Youth Lagoon - July from Tyler T Williams on Vimeo.

UNOFFICIAL Youth Lagoon - Seventeen from kasey lum on Vimeo.

Fresh Paint: Erin Ruiz

So far The C.O.T. has been focused pretty heavily on music.  Since we claim to promote "art, music, and culture in The City of Trees," we figured we should probably step up our game in the art department, hence the newest addition to our site..."Fresh Paint" briefly known as Artsy Fartsy Tuesdays!  (Almost) Every week we will be sharing a new artist or something that has to do with art in our beloved city.

(if you are a artist in the Boise area and would like to share your art get at us at thecotboise@gmail.com)

This week we are excited to share the art of:

Erin Ruiz

Tracks of the Week

Every Sunday of every week The C.O.T. will be posting a pair of local tracks that we think you need to hear.  They may be new, they may be older, but either way they are going to be awesome!  


May must be toot your own horn month because now, after releasing my own album on The C.O.T. on Tuesday,  both of the tracks of the week are from projects of mine.  The first is from my new band Gazelle Eats Lion and was featured in The C.O.T. Mixtape released last summer.  Look for an upcoming GEL single release as well as a full length album as soon we get time to finish it.  The second track is one of my favorites by me:)  I made it while living in the Basque Country ca. 2008.  I promise I will have nothing to do with next week's tracks.
-Streeter Johnson

Clusterfunk = More Young Talent

Happy Friday y'all!  Here's a neat little "EP" from local jam-band  Clusterfunk.  After graduating from Boise High last year they laid these 5 tracks down before heading off to college.  Some incredible musicianship to go along with some clever wordplay.

Tha Paleanthology (Alternative Album Art)

Got a wild hair and decided to make an alternative album cover for  Paleanthology.  Scroll down a bit to see the OG art and listen to the album.  When you download it, feel free to throw this one on your iTunes to make the album twice as gangsta'.

New Shirts Designed by Artist Emily Konkol

Allegedly it is National Screen Printing Day, so we figured we best be printin'.  This new Idaho Home logo was designed by local artist, Emily Konkol, and we must say they turned out great.  Thanks Emily.  This shirt is currently available in heather green and yellow (unisex Small & Med.) and white and yellow in womens (small-XL) email thecotboise@gmail.com if you are interested.

Paleanthology

Hello my name is Streeter and I run The C.O.T..  In addition, I make music.  Paleanthology is a collection of 30 songs I have made over the last six years and have finally decided to compile into somewhat of an album.  After a year of sharing the music of others, I thought I should finally share some of my own.  The anthology is available for download at The C.O.T. Records Bandcamp page, where you may name your own price, or download for free.  I hope you like it.  Feel free to share.  Thanks!