#cobra lounge

[germ-t-ripper]

16MAY24 Not a threat, it’s a promise!

[hate5sixofficial]

Conservative Military Image 2023-07-21 Cobra Lounge Chicago, IL

[nothing-feels-the-same]

bears in trees “kind love” // cobra lounge 12.02.2022

[sinceileftyoublog]

Dazy, Lifeguard, & Illusion Of Choice Live Show Review: 12/4, Cobra Lounge, Chicago

Dazy

BY JORDAN MAINZER

I'm not sure what Dazy does at a faster pace these days: tour or release tunes. Since we caught his Chicago debut of full-band arrangements in January, he's come to town twice more, including last night's stop at the Cobra Lounge. And mere months after releasing OUTOFBODY in 2022, in March, James Goodson shared songs recorded around the same time in the form of the cheekily titled OTHERBODY. The record continued the vibe of Dazy's debut LP, from the "Revolution" crunch of opener "I Know Nothing At All" to the sugary noise of "Every Little Thing". Just two months ago, Dazy shared the Ryan Hemsworth-assisted "Forced Perspective" (Lame-O), a collection of rounded country pop guitar riffs, a chirpy electric beat, and an uneasy, yet anthemic chorus.

Dazy's James Goodson

Always writing and always playing, it must be hard for Goodson to pick a setlist on a nightly basis. A year-plus removed from OUTOFBODY and over two years from MAXIMUMBLASTSUPERLOUD: The First 24 Songs, Dazy's set at the Cobra Lounge felt like as close as you can get right now to "the hits," the crowd pumping fists, banging heads, and singing along to favorites "On My Way", "Split", "The Perfect Crime", "Pressure Cooker", and "Invisible Thing". I was just as happy, though, to see Goodson lean into the sweet, softer side of Dazy. "Forced Perspective", with its curly bass and guitar scrapes, was a highlight, as was "Every Little Thing", "could be a country hit" "Rollercoaster Ride", and set closer "Out of Body". "Is that my brain hanging by a thread?" Goodson sang on "Out of Body"; as much as he may have been disassociating at the time of writing the song, his everyday anxieties have certainly provided ample creative fodder for some of the best power pop of the past half-decade.

Lifeguard

Chicago's Lifeguard opened for Dazy, which was perhaps anybody's final chance to see the band in an opening slot at a venue as small as Cobra Lounge. The hyped three-piece, formed in 2019, signed to Matador Records earlier this year. Let's get it out of the way: Yes, drummer Isaac Lowenstein's sister Penelope is in labelmates Horsegirl, and bassist Asher Case's father is Brian Case of FACS (and formerly of Disappears, The Ponys, and 90 Day Men). Thankfully, Lifeguard is a beast of its own, combining chanted vocals with clanging, metallic guitars and dexterous, repetitively pummeling drums. Earlier this year, Matador re-released the band's 2022 EP Crowd Can Talk along with a collection of new material, Dressed in Trenches. Live, Lifeguard showed what they're truly about: off-kilter time signatures, uneven song sections, moments where you can't tell when they're warming up or about to switch gears. When they played "17-18 Lovesong", Case's rounded bass and monotone vocals wiggled around Kai Slater's stabbing guitars and falsetto off-beat harmonies, though the band never let you get too comfortably hypnotized in a groove. They finished with their newest song, the uncharacteristically poppy and straightforward (yet very welcome!) "In The City". You never know what's next with Lifeguard, and they're just getting started.

Illusion of Choice

Starting off the night was another local institution, four-piece shoegaze indie rock band Illusion of Choice. Most of their songs revolved around the atmospheres you'd expect with a genre descriptor like that: Alex Rackow's distorted guitars, Judith Pelkowski's heavy bass lines, Alex Boyajian's mammoth snares, and Tyler Tumminaro's sharp, nasal vocal delivery. Occasionally, they added elements of jangly surf, but for the most part, they chugged along deliberately, like on "Circling the Drain" and standout set closer "Bad Boy". Overall, Illusion of Choice offered an appropriate middle ground between Dazy's hooks and Lifeguard's deconstructed songs.

[mickeyfanclub]

Recently unearthed clip from the Cobra Lounge Sailor Jerry show. No sound from Mickey but they have some fun footage if you were missing the energy of those live shows from over a decade ago 😱😭🌹 MICKEY4EVER

[chaunceyandchumleysdad]

I had a wonderful time hearing some live Hardcore Punk at Cobra Lounge in Chicago. I have seen War on Women twice at Riot Fest and was excited to see them in a small club setting. Chicago band Snuffed opened the show followed by Buffalo band Spaced. While I heard these two bands, I did not actually see them perform as I opted to relax and have a couple of beers at the bar. (My Riot Fest favorite Wonder Beer from the All Rise brewery attached to Cobra Lounge.) I eventually made my way into the stage room to see Toronto band Cancer Bats play a great set, and War on Women (Baltimore) play an outstanding set. Following covid lock-down,  I’ve been to three outdoor festivals (Riot Fest twice and Pitchfork Festival) and one theater show (Tedeschi Trucks Band at Chicago Theater). This was my first club show in exactly three years when I saw Pkew Pkew Pkew at Cobra Lounge. It was good to be back!

Since I’m still buzzing from the show, I’m kicking off the weekend with War on Women.

[ironsaguaro]

HUGE Comic Book Haul (& Why It Dives My Wife Crazy)

[morgueyphoto]

Slutbomb - July ‎2, ‎2022 @ Cobra Lounge, Chicago [untouched]

© Morgan DiDomizio @morgue_y on IG

[narizentupidocartazes]

[2018] 19 de Julho | Bruxas/Cobras | Rui + Florêncio + Tsuri | Lounge - Lisboa

Cartaz [Pedro Lourenço]

[germ-t-ripper]

16MAY24 What it feels like to have an angel on both shoulders!

[hate5sixofficial]

200 Stab Wounds 2023-07-22 Cobra Lounge Chicago, IL

[lvndrfucks]

i NEED more cobra kai challengers plzzzz

A pounding came at your door that slightly scared you. Your parents were out for the night, leaving you home alone. The clock read almost midnight. Who was at your door this late at night?

You cautiously got up from the couch and walked towards the door. You grabbed the baseball bat you had hidden around the corner, just as a safety precaution. You looked through the peephole and sighed in relief. You opened the door to reveal your two favorite boys.

“You scared me. I thought you were robbers or something,” you said, gesturing to the bat.

They both chuckled.

“Sorry, princesa, only us,” Miguel replied.

You stepped aside to let them in. You noticed they were both dressed like they had just gone out while you were lounging in your pajamas.

“So, what’s with the surprise visit,” you asked, crossing your arms.

They shared a look of weariness that didn’t go unnoticed.

“We just needed a place to relax after tonight,” Hawk answered.

“What do you mean? Did something happen?”

After the night of the party, the three of you had become fairly close. There weren’t any labels, but you all consecutively agreed to keep the relationship private. You were the boys’ getaway from their hectic karate life, but you were still in the know of the drama. You made the wise choice to stay out of it.

“We just took down Cobra Kai,” Miguel told.

You raised your eyebrows. “Okay. And how did you do that?”

“We broke into their dojo, fought off their students and got Terry Silver arrested after exposing him for cheating in the All Valley and beating someone up for blackmail.”

“…I’m gonna make tea.”

They followed you into the kitchen and sat down at the island table. They watched you set down three identical mugs while waiting for the tea kettle. You looked at them and sighed, walking around the counter to stand in front of them.

You inspected their appearance, checking for bruises or cuts. Of course, there were none. They were your strong boys.

“So, what does this mean now? No more karate war?” You questioned.

They shook their heads.

“The only thing to worry about now is the Sekai Tekai,” Hawk said. “But, at least now, we can relax a bit. Don’t have to worry about getting beat up in another tattoo parlor.”

You tilted your head, confused, but shook it off. You looked at Hawk. “You dyed your hair.”

“Oh, yeah.” He touched his gelled blue mohawk shyly. “Do you like it?”

You pecked his lips tenderly, pulling away with a smile. “I love it.” You turned to Miguel. “And you better keep these curls.” You ran your hand through his hair as his went to your hip, squeezing gently.

The tea kettle went off, making you, unfortunately, pull away. You poured the hot water into the mugs and placed the tea bags in. You grabbed some honey and squeezed some in each cup. You pushed it towards the boys.

It was silent as the three of you drank. Peaceful.

“Do you boys have time for a movie,” you asked, receiving nods in response.

You led them up into your room that they had snuck into countless times before. You sat your mug on your nightstand, same as them. You turned to them with a knowing look.

“You know the rules.”

They noticed the small smirk forming on your face. They looked at each other and complied. They removed their shoes first, followed by their jeans. You weren’t a fan of outside clothes getting on your comforter. Shirts were okay, optional to wear, of course.

You climbed into bed first, followed by Miguel on your right and Hawk on your left. You started scrolling through movies before settling on something you had all seen.

You settled into Miguel’s warm embrace as he kept one arm around you. You sat a pillow on your lap for Hawk to rest his head on, draping one arm over him. He grabbed your hand, placing a light kiss on your palm.

hera speaks!

i could’ve had this end differently…but i wanted to do a lil fluff post just cause.

what do y’all think of s6 so far? i love it sm and binged it as soon as it came out

[blackberriebrambles]

More Hazbin animal headcanons with little to no explanation:

Husk:

cannot see glass

cannot see things close up very well but has excellent vision for things far away

will chase light reflections on the wall. Angel thinks this is hilarious. They don't speak of it.

hates when people stick things near his face bc whiskers (they're sensitive)

zoomies at 3 am

takes forever in the bathroom (both cats and birds spend a lot of time grooming themselves)

expressive tail and ears!

expressive feathers!

loves to be petted but would never admit it, esp on his head/back of his neck

can't taste sugar

scratches the furniture

Angel Dust:

Very good spatial awareness

good at knitting/weaving/other textile arts

very strong for his size

i don't actually know much about spiders. Venom, maybe?

can jump very high/far

Sir Pentious:

Uses his tongue to smell

cold blooded! loves to lounge in warm, sunny areas

sheds skin

looks like he's a cobra so venomous

can sense vibrations but also cannot hear very well

hates stairs

no eyelids

sleeps when it's cold

Alastor:

surprisingly stealthy

very good night vision

blinded by bright lights

secretly likes being around people

very good senses; hearing, smell, etc

flight/freeze response

expressive ears (loved seeing his ears move around on the show!)

+BONUS Valentino:

his eyes are shit and he eats his clothes

[goodgrammaritan]

The Cobra lounged so hard he was almost horizontal.

Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

[love-me-like-a-reptile]

Haunt & Savage Master w/Idol Throne - Cobra Lounge - Chicago, IL - 8/15/2024

[yuurei20]

Birthday Present Tracking: Ruggie

⚠️JP-server-only information included, no main story spoilers⚠️

Presents received by Ruggie: ・High-quality jerky (Leona) ・Meal voucher for Mostro Lounge (Azul) ・A laundry kit including expensive detergent (Jade)

・High-quality towel (Jade) ・Different flavors of crackers (Kalim) ・Spice set (Jamil)

・Apples (Epel) ・Luxury pudding from the school store (Silver) ・Powdered sports drink mix (Spelldrive Club)

・Exemption from cleanup duties (Spelldrive Club underclassman) ・Eco bag (unnamed classmate) ・Guidance to a field of blooming dandelions (Lucius)

Presents Given by Ruggie: ・Delivery meal cleanup (for Jack) ・Shift at Mostro Lounge (for Floyd) ・Two recipes that use wild plants (to Jade)

・Origami cobra (to Kalim) ・Cleaning and laundry (for Idia) ・A report on the food at his birthday party (for Ortho) ・An explanation of a pressure point meant to help one stay awake (for Silver)