Year Of The Dog Release Self Titled Debut Album

Paris, France’s Nicolas Costa (Talia) has taken a thrilling leap into the solo realm with the release of his self titled debut album under the moniker Year Of The Dog. Recorded entirely during the summer of 2023 in the humble confines of his basement, Year Of The Dog is a raw, unfiltered expression of punk rock that takes you on a high-octane journey through the punk spirit.

“I wrote most of the songs at night and recorded them the next day in my daughter’s studio/bedroom. I played all the instruments myself, so Year of the dog is my solo project… Part of the creative process was that I would be the only person playing, so I could do it quickly, I didn’t have to show anyone the chords or discuss the arrangements. .. I wanted songs that weren’t longer than 2:30 too, only a few are longer than that, so I think the main influence is early punk rock, but also some grunge bands like Nirvana, which has always been a big thing for me… There is also a pop feeling in some of the songs… The lyrics are about personal experiences and feelings for the most part, no real political or philosophical statements or anything…” (Nicolas Costa)