Name: Yellow Coat
Brand: Matt Costa

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-25

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The Orchard

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842803021222

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Artist

Matt Costa

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Folk

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Dangerbird

Dangerbird Records is an independent record label founded in 2004 by musician Justin Raisen and executive Jeff Castelaz. With a focus on discovering and nurturing talented artists, Dangerbird has become known for its diverse roster of *musicians* and *performers*. The label's logo, sometimes referred to as just Dangerbird, represents their commitment to artistic freedom and innovation.

Since its inception, Dangerbird has been dedicated to supporting emerging talent across various genres including indie rock, alternative, and electronic music. Their artist-centric approach allows musicians to maintain creative control while benefiting from the label's extensive industry experience and resources.

With a reputation for signing groundbreaking acts such as *Silversun Pickups*, *Fitz and The Tantrums*, and *Ministry*, Dangerbird continues to push boundaries in the music industry. By providing a platform for unique voices and fostering a collaborative environment, they have earned the respect of both artists and fans alike.

Matt Costa, born on June 16, 1982, is a singer/songwriter hailing from Huntington Beach, California. With his unique blend of folk and indie rock, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Having released four independent compact discs throughout his career, including the self-titled five-song EP in 2003 and the full-length album Unfamiliar Faces in 2008, *Costa* has proven himself as a talented musician and storyteller.

His music resonates with fans who appreciate heartfelt lyrics and melodic tunes. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as pop, rock, and Americana, *Costa* crafts songs that are both introspective and relatable. His soulful voice combined with his skillful guitar playing creates an enchanting musical experience.

If you enjoy artists like Brett Dennen, Mason Jennings, or Joe Purdy, then *Matt Costa* should definitely be on your radar. He shares similarities with these talented performers who also excel at blending genres and delivering meaningful lyrics. Whether you're a fan of acoustic ballads or catchy upbeat tracks, *Costa's* discography offers something for everyone.

When Matt Costa started working on the songs for his sixth record Yellow Coat, he’d been on tour for the better part of two years and had just ended a relationship of almost a decade. The music needed to exist, and it was as much an emotional exercise as a creative one. 

“I think every other record that I've written, I wrote knowing that the songs would have an outlet,” Costa says “And for this one, I really didn’t. It was just a process I was going through, clearing myself of these feelings and thoughts.” The songs were like Costa’s letters to himself, with the honesty and intimacy of something that was not meant to be heard. “ I feel really close to them for that reason,” he says. “Some of my favorite writing is like that - Vincent Van Gogh’s Dear Theo, or Steinbeck’s A Life in Letters. Those are really revealing, because it’s not intended as part of their body of work. There’s something really special about that. But at the same time, I write songs and perform for a living. So it's hard to think these songs will never see the light of day.” And now, of course, they have. 

Yellow Coat is a masterpiece of heartbreak from a preternatural tunesmith, its raw emotion channeled into gently swinging, hooky love songs, most of them awash in strings and mellotron and harmonies and groove. From the insinuating acoustic riffs and lo-fi beats of Avenal and the snappy fatalism of Slow to the almost church-like fragility of Last Love Song, Yellow Coat is equal parts lost ‘60s AM radio hits, folk-pop beauty and dark night of the soul music too.

Yellow Coat

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