by Tom Osborne in Alternative, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Streams

What’s the deal with surfer-turned-musicians lately? There’s Jack Johnson, Tristan Prettyman and now Matt Costa. Well, diverging slightly, Costa is skateboarder-turned-musician. Regardless of the subtle difference, it seems that he is closely associated with the aformentioned Johnson. You’ll find him on Brushfire Records home of Johnson and pal G. Love. Costa’s “Songs We Sing” mostly consists of pop-influenced rock n’ roll melodies but it is not far removed from folk in some instances. I would bet that The Beatles or more specifically Paul McCartney must be a huge influence for him. This is the first I’ve heard of Costa, so far I’m digging I hear. Give “Songs We Sing” a listen on ARTISTdirect.

I’m wondering, when did skateboarders start showing their softer side? What happened to all the punk rock? Did Avril and Blink 182 make punk soft?

Other notable releases for week of March 28, 2006 from:
Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s and Claire Lynch

About the author:  Washington, D.C. area web designer by day. Certifiable music freak by night. Husband and father of two by the loving grace of God.