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Wollongong local Alex Johnson, better known by his stage name Coast & Ocean, is an astronomically talented guy with years of performing experience. As an acoustic guitarist and singer, you can find him gigging just about anywhere, from small cafes to bars and pubs. So, I mentioned he can play the guitar (and quite well, finger picking style and all), and has an excellent voice, but he also raps and beatboxes over his guitar playing, showcasing a multitude of talent and a flexibility of genre and style.

But aside from his crazy skills, he’s also one of the hardest working musicians I’ve ever met, writing new songs, recording them, and uploading them on a weekly basis to YouTube. That’s a new track. Every week (currently up to week 41, so nearly a YEAR of writing songs on a weekly basis). If there’s anyone who deserves mad props for what they do, Alex is definitely well-deserving. Honestly.

My Mania is a dark, twisted, but ultimately delicate emotional song, which really captures your emotions.

Still not impressed? How about some rap? *Warning* It opens with a kinda of gross scene.

Drink Smoke Eat Sleep has some seriously dank beats, dark and brooding. It’s hard to think this is the same artist who sings so sweetly in My Mania.

How about some beatboxing?

And finally, a combination of them all.

If you love Coast & Ocean you’ll like: Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, City and Colour, Matt Corby

This guy is seriously talented. Show him some love by subscribing to his YouTube channel here.

Follow him here: https://www.facebook.com/coastandocean

His website here: http://www.coastandocean.com.au/