The Musician's Musician with Nick Costa

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Nick Costa - a prolific songwriter in his own right - sits down with some of his favorite artists to discuss...THEIR favorite artists! We get into the artist's perspective of why they find that particular work inspiring, as well as digging into song structures, production techniques, and more!

  1. Richard Edwards talks The Soft Ache and The Moon & Ghost Electricity/Vampire Draw

    09/18/2025

    Richard Edwards talks The Soft Ache and The Moon & Ghost Electricity/Vampire Draw

    After a slight delay, we're back! Not only are we back, but we're back with return guest Richard Edwards (Margot & The Nuclear So & So's) to talk about the making of two of his iconic solo albums - The Soft Ache and The Moon and Ghost Electricity/Vampire Draw. We go very in depth about the making of it, the differences in process between this and Richard's previous albums, and so much more. Nick also sat down with guitarist Mike Bloom (Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, The Elected) to talk about his role in the making of these records as well. And if all of that wasn't enough, award winning actress Judy Greer joins us to read an essay written by Soraya Sebghati.

    2h 11m
  2. Nick Costa (PA) talks Mammoth II

    06/20/2025

    Nick Costa (PA) talks Mammoth II

    In this special episode of The Musician’s Musician, I finally get to sit down with someone I’ve been wanting to talk to for years—Nick Costa. No, not me, your host... the other Nick Costa! You might know him from his wildly impressive “Guess the Song” series on TikTok and Instagram, where he’s posted over 700 drum covers without backing tracks (and nails every one of them). He’s a monster talent behind the kit, and he’s got some exciting projects in the works that we dig into. We talk about what it’s like sharing a name in the music world, his unique approach to content creation, and why the artist Mammoth (aka Wolfgang Van Halen,) and specifically the album Mammoth II, was his pick for our deep dive.

    1h 8m
  3. Doc (Sawtooth Witch) talks Morphine

    06/13/2025

    Doc (Sawtooth Witch) talks Morphine

    I sat down with Doc of Sawtooth Witch (formerly known as Theyself) to talk about the music of Morphine, as well as how that has informed and inspired their writing and creating. Sawtooth Witch has a new single that should be on all streaming platforms now, but go to the link above to hear it and watch the visualizer if you know what's good for you. Additionally, on a personal note, my new record When the Lights Go Out is out now! Give it a listen and go grab some vinyl over at www.nick-costa.com

    1h 3m
  4. Ethan Yeshaya talks Red Hot Chili Peppers' One Hot Minute

    06/06/2025

    Ethan Yeshaya talks Red Hot Chili Peppers' One Hot Minute

    Bass virtuoso and songwriter Ethan Yeshaya sits down to give some hot takes about Red Hot Chili Peppers' divisive album One Hot Minute. He also teams up with host Nick Costa for a cover of the song "Dosed" off of the album By The Way at the end of the episode!

    1h 14m
  5. Nick Costa talks When the Lights Go Out

    05/30/2025

    Nick Costa talks When the Lights Go Out

    I (Nick Costa - your host) have a new album out TODAY! To celebrate, this week's episode is a track-by-track breakdown of the new album. I discuss inspirations, song meanings, and how the songs were recorded. If you like what you hear, you can head to www.nick-costa.com and pick up a vinyl, a CD, or a t-shirt!

    53 min
  6. Alan Sparhawk (Low) Talks The Velvet Underground

    05/23/2025

    Alan Sparhawk (Low) Talks The Velvet Underground

    The one and only Alan Sparhawk who you might know from the legendary Duluth, MN band Low joins me to talk about the also legendary group The Velvet Underground. We talk about how The Velvet Underground led him to other styles of music, the influence on Low's music, what it means to be psychedelic with music, and so much more. Alan's new album Alan Sparhawk With Trampled By Turtles comes out next Friday, May 30th on Subpop. You can check that out here at the Subpop store now! On a side note, my (Nick's) new record When the Lights Go Out also comes out next Friday, the 30th! You can check that out by going to my website, https://www.nick-costa.com

    58 min
  7. Turbo Pastel talks Feist's The Reminder

    05/16/2025

    Turbo Pastel talks Feist's The Reminder

    In this episode of The Musician’s Musician, Nick Costa catches up with longtime friend and collaborator Ben Burwell—aka Turbo Pastel— for aconversation about Feist's iconic album The Reminder. They also discuss Ben’s upcoming EP Wimpy’s Wayside (out May 23rd), their approach to songwriting, and so much more. Additionally, Nick's new album's preorder campaign hit its goal! However, if you still want in on the exclusive preorder pricing you can go to https://igg.me/at/wtlgo

    1h 4m
  8. Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers) talks Weezer's Pinkerton

    05/09/2025

    Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers) talks Weezer's Pinkerton

    Producer, Engineer, Artist, and Frontman of Miniature Tigers Charlie Brand sits down to talk about Weezer - more specifically, their icononic sophomore album Pinkerton. We talk about Weezer's music, the influence it has had on Charlie's music, the rollercoaster of emotions from being a Weezer fan, and much more. We also talk about Charlie's experience working with Weezer while engineering Van Weezer and a few of the SZNZ EPs. Also, we only have about 3 more weeks for the preorder! You can hear the 3 singles on all streaming services right now - “Poppies”, “Cherry Blossom” and “Thunder” - in case you want to try it before you buy it. I’m also going to give the folks who preorder the album a private streaming link a week before the official release, because people THAT rad shouldn’t have to wait for a damn thing in their lives.  You can also go to https://igg.me/at/wtlgo to grab your copy NOW!

    1h 1m
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Nick Costa - a prolific songwriter in his own right - sits down with some of his favorite artists to discuss...THEIR favorite artists! We get into the artist's perspective of why they find that particular work inspiring, as well as digging into song structures, production techniques, and more!

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