Feburary 16, 2008
We have been away for a LONG time but we've been busy. We have written new material and are playing a show March 13 at AV-Aerie with The Chinese Stars and KK Rampage. Get ready to have your ass handed to you, bitch.
July 2, 2007
It is with the utmost respect and appreciation that we are announcing that Cougars is parting ways with it's mighty horn section (Jeff Vidmont and Mark Beening) after 6.5 years of loyal rockitude.
This decision was not arrived at easily or flippantly. Great consideration has been given over the last year, as we begin a new writing process for what will prove to be our most crucial work yet, that issues had to be addressed and the process, ultimately, had to be streamlined. All in all, we appreciate everything Mark and Jeff brought to the table over the years and sincerely wish them the best in every future endeavor.
July 5th at the Empty Bottle will be the last show Mark and Jeff play with Cougars.
Meanwhile, never fret, as Cougars does not cease to be. Through this subtraction, it grows. Tighter, stronger, and even more pissy, plans to kill you thoroughly are in the works as we speak.
January 22, 2007
Thanks to everyone for voting in the Interpunk.com Top 40 Contest. We came in fourth. Voting is now being held for "Who Will Be Loved The Longest". Vote early, vote often.
January 15, 2007
Every Sunday night from 7:00 - 10:00 PM EST, Interpunk.com airs a special three hour live show counting down to the band voted number one. In addition to winning the countdown, the winner is also featured on the front page of Interpunk.com for a week. Go to this link and vote for Cougars. We will love you long time.
January 11, 2007
Canada, you are huge and nice. And your #1 rock publication Exclaim! was so kind as to include Pillow Talk in its Top 10 Releases of 2006 (punk).
January 10, 2007
Watch the live video of "Scissitar!" - Rhino's - Bloomington, IN
October 20, 2006
Our new song "We Blog The Hardest" can be heard at our MySpace Page.
September 20, 2006 Chicago's THICK Records does it again
HAIR - Chicago Punk Cuts
14 UNRELEASED, NEW & EXCLUSIVE tracks from the best bands Chicago has to offer! Features cuts from: Allister, Much The Same, The Methadones, The Killing Tree, Break The Silence, Holy Roman Empire, The Bomb, the Felix Culpa, Cougars, Horace Pinker, Colossal, Explode & Make Up, Ryans Hope and Split Habit. Recorded by Lance Reynolds (Ash, Alkaline Trio, Hanalei) at Chicago's Argyle Room, THICK invited 14 bands to record in 14 days - 2 weeks - the result is a virtual snapshot representing the diversity of the current Chicago all ages underground. A must have record!
1. Allister - Walking The Plank
2. Much The Same - the Greatest Betrayal
3. The Killing Tree - Dressed to F*ck
4. Cougars - We Blog The Hardest
5. Holy Roman Empire - Hail Mary
6. Split Habit - West Palm Sand
7. Explode & Make Up - Lion In A Cage
8. The Methadones - Waiting
9. Colossal - Give Me A Tropical Contact High
10. Horace Pinker - Kill 2005
11. The Bomb - Space Man
12. Ryan's Hope - Condemning Race
13. Break The Silence - Face Down
14. The Felix Culpa - Escape To The Mountain, Lest Thou Be Consumed
September 20, 2006 Head on over to Sound Scene Revolution for an interview we did while on our U.S. tour earlier this year. (Podcast 22) Our new song "We Blog The Hardest" can be heard there as well. Sorry, the contest is over. Turn it up and rip the knob off, bitch!
Here's some pictures that were taken during the interview and later that night at the show.
Listen for a Cougars interview on the next podcast.
September 14, 2006 Want to be just as cool as the kids that hang out at Hot Topic? Sure you do! Watch the live video of Toxic Fox Syndrome.
August 30, 2006 Aw Gawd Dam!
Yes, it's been a long time since this page was updated. Get over it.
"Pillow Talk" has been unleashed on the U.S. Yeah, the official release WAS a few months ago, smart ass. We've had some technical difficulties with the page, but all is golden now. Go buy the album on iTunes, at your local cd shop, or directly from Go Kart Records. If you see us on the street, bash us over the head and steal a copy. Go for John first, he carries the most.
