Cogito

Formed in the beginning of 2011, Cogito embellishes the right to preserve rock and roll. Their name derives from the Latin phrase, Cogito Ergo Sum, which means “I think, therefore, I am.” The young quintet just breaking into their 20’s has already experienced the riff raff of what goes on in the extremely polluted and in-sincere music scene of a big city. When most groups feel the stress and pressure that being in a band can bring, they become discouraged and possibly just give up. Cogito is the opposite and thrives on embracing positivity and triumphing over things that are in the way of them reaching their goals of touring and reaching out to people in a real way. Utilizing the natural emotion and energy created by a live performance, to connect with listeners globaly. They never lose sense of why they create: it is their passion. Cogito pairs hard hitting riffs and memorable melodies with a memorable verse-chorus song structure. The band prides themselves in the content, in which the nuance is surely opposite of the tonal delivery. Their sense of creating poetically driven vocals and energetic guitar coupling is what shines through the mix of current bands. They write songs that can be replicated in any instrument notation, not digital sequences. Keeping the music and essence of their sound as an organic production is their personal taste and foundation of their songs. Their first phase of live performances after the release consisted of showcasing their record all over Los Angeles, playing some of the most legendary venues in rock & roll, such as The Troubadour, The Whisky A-Go-Go, The El Rey Theatre and the House of Blues to name a few. They have consistently been luring more and more fans from their seemingly endless live show circuit in Los Angeles. The eclectic roster of songs is what drives the band forward and always captivates a live audience. Cogito ensures delivering something for every rock enthusiast or any music lover that can appreciate solid songwriting, unique tonality and soulfull energy. The self-titled record was written, recorded, produced, packaged, and distributed by the band itself, along with artwork, digital media, screen printing, and creative consulting. It was released in April 2011. Perfecting their craft is a constant task that is the top priority for the band as a whole, paying attention to detail and sacrificing major things in their individual lives. The band is propelled by an eagerness and hunger to share their music worldwide, for life. The follow up release, “MAN O WAR,” was released in November 2011 and it is a 3 song EP. “MAN O WAR” is their stepping stone of material that captures their progression of their sound as a whole, creating a more edgy and catchy canvas of songwriting. They retreated to the sunny California coast in Ventura and recorded their songs in a live setting at Castaway 7 Studios with producer J.P. Hesser. An extended sophomore record is expected in January 2012.