Homegrown talent Coast & Ocean is back with the perfect jam for the summer, ‘Daiz Gone.’
Currently touring Europe and playing Surfana Festival in the Netherlands alongside fellow Aussie acts Goldmember and True Vibenation, Coast & Ocean (Alex Johnson), has been having an on-fire 2019. It’s not hard to see why, with his last track ‘White Roses’ being released to considerable acclaim earlier this year.
However, this new track, which serves as a second tease towards a debut album, sees the RnB artist in a much more existential mindset; after four years on the road touring, this track sees Coast & Ocean contemplating the pursuit of happiness in a world obsessed by chasing wealth.
Produced by renowned Australian producer Tim Carr (Matt Corby, Urthboy, Julia Stone), the track opens with simple synths and echoing vocals, before a simple RnB beat introduces itself. This is a laidback affair filled with summer vibes and feels like a chill drive down the coast, with a view of the ocean in the windscreen.
Once Coast & Ocean’s vocals pop in, he begins to question what actually makes him happy, if he’d rather be rich and famous like Cruella de Vil, or be a beach-loving bloke who loves surfing and getting high.
The hook on the chorus is undeniably infectious, and it is complemented by the fact that the production is handled really well. Carr makes the instrumental muscle really flex on the chorus, but also dials it back on the verses to allow Coast & Ocean’s great verses to be front and centre.
This is complemented by gorgeous voice samples and a synth bass hanging in the background, and when they all fade out gradually to allow Coast & Ocean’s gorgeous singing to bring the track to a close, it really ties everything together to give the listener a warm feeling.
‘Daiz Gone’ is a track for the summer ahead, but one that has a solid heart at the core of its tune. Coast & Ocean has crafted a track that allows you to not only enjoy the immediate feelings of summery, lush soundscapes but also rewards returning listeners who will get more out of the themes of the track on repeated listening. Summer is on its way, and we have the perfect tune to accompany it.
