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Artist
The Co$t of Life
12+ albums
synth-popelectropopretrowavesynthwave
about
The Co$t of Life stands as an synth-pop, rock, and retrowave solo project, orchestrated by Jason Irving. For Jason, music serves as both an adventure and a sanctuary, drawing inspiration from a myriad of influences ranging from the nostalgic pop tunes of the 80s to the driving melodies synonymous with Linkin Park, the ambient beats of electronica, and the cinematic scores crafted by composers like Thomas Newman. Raised in Morrison, Colorado, Jason's early years were marked by a love for sports, particularly basketball and baseball. However, as he realized the challenge posed by his small stature in competitive sports, music emerged as his true passion. The rock sounds of Green Day, Offspring, Metallica, and 90's techno provided the soundtrack to his formative years, compelling him to pick up the guitar after witnessing a heavy metal band perform at his high school talent show. Under the guidance of Chris Broderick at a small music store in downtown Littleton, Jason embarked on a musical journey that led to the formation of the pop-punk band Suburbia's Finest during his junior year. Winning the high school talent show and organizing successful concerts propelled the band into the local spotlight, sharing stages with national acts like Alkaline Trio, Fenix TX, Good Riddance, Homegrown, Diesel Boy, Five Iron Frenzy, SNFU, and many others. Following creative differences with the band, Jason pursued higher education, delving into Psychology and Political Science before enlisti
