all boy / all girl, Coastgaard

Conceived by bandleader and composer, Nicholas Rahn, and uninhibited, theatrical lead vocalist, Danielle Lovier, All Boy/All Girl is an avant-pop collective that makes contemporary music laced with nostalgia. Taking classic influences like Arthur Russell, Philip Glass and Brian Wilson and adapting them to a modern, relevant context, the band uses lush textures and infectious pop melodies melded with bits of avant-garde and musical theatre. With instrumentation including viola, cello, ukulele, upright bass, guitar, drums and dual female vocals, All Boy/All Girl's expansive, creative palette is ever-evolving.


A tale of serendipity and hard work, Coastgaard was born from the frustration that Matt Miller (Lead Vocals, Guitar) and Brian Dalessandro (Drums and Vocals) had with their former band, Sons of Sons. Matt was finding it increasingly difficult to stand behind the dark and moody melodies he was creating. Thus, over halfway through recording their first release, Sons of Sons disbanded with thousands lost and years spent, but Matt and Brian stuck together, unwavering. After months of composing new songs under no name, they were joined by Sean Glassman (Guitar, Keys, Vocals) and Paolo Codega (Bass, Vocals) whose jangly guitar styling and steady driving bass instantly clicked with the rhythms and melodies they were conceiving.

Long before the band ever met, they already shared a connection in the artists they admired and respected. Growing up listening to The Beach Boys, Bowie, The Ventures and Cream provided the foundation to their love of music while early 90's alternative rock like, Pavement, The Pixies, and Neutral Milk Hotel are their more contemporary influences.

Inspired by the memories of times gone by, Coastgaard injects a warm wave of nostalgia into the hearts of their fans. The tight, swelling guitars sit on a smooth layer of bass and percussion leading their listeners down the musical coast they create. It's not just the beach they sing about, it's that day on the beach they sing about. Coastgaard's uncanny ability to get a crowd up and dancing while simultaneously experiencing an intimate, personal moment is addictive. And Coastgaard is one habit you won't want to break.