Last updated: 4 days ago
Blending 80's nostalgia with modern electronic rock, pop and synthwave, The Co$t of Life is a solo project from Colorado-based songwriter and musician, Jason Irving. Music has always been a journey and sanctuary for Jason, blending influences from the pop tunes of the 80's, the dynamic sounds of Mutemath and The Midnight, ambient beats of electronica, and influence from his love of cinematic scores.
Raised in Morrison, Colorado, 80's pop music, the rock sounds of Green Day and Metallica, and 90's techno were the backdrop of his teenage years, inspiring him to pick up the guitar after watching a metal band perform at his high school talent show. He and some friends formed the pop-punk band Suburbia's Finest during high school, and would go on to share stages with national acts like Alkaline Trio, Fenix TX, Good Riddance, Five Iron Frenzy, and more.
Jason then put his musical ambitions on hold to pursue higher education, serve in the U.S. Army, and teach English in Tokyo. Upon his return to the U.S., Jason began a career in finance and started a family. While his musical ambitions had temporarily slowed, they had never truly faded. In 2022, the call of creativity returned, driving Jason to explore new technologies and musical styles, ultimately leading to the creation of The Co$t of Life - a reflection of Jason’s journey through music and life.
The Co$t of Life released a 6 song E.P., "Destination: Unknown" in late 2025 and plans to release a full length album in 2026.
Raised in Morrison, Colorado, 80's pop music, the rock sounds of Green Day and Metallica, and 90's techno were the backdrop of his teenage years, inspiring him to pick up the guitar after watching a metal band perform at his high school talent show. He and some friends formed the pop-punk band Suburbia's Finest during high school, and would go on to share stages with national acts like Alkaline Trio, Fenix TX, Good Riddance, Five Iron Frenzy, and more.
Jason then put his musical ambitions on hold to pursue higher education, serve in the U.S. Army, and teach English in Tokyo. Upon his return to the U.S., Jason began a career in finance and started a family. While his musical ambitions had temporarily slowed, they had never truly faded. In 2022, the call of creativity returned, driving Jason to explore new technologies and musical styles, ultimately leading to the creation of The Co$t of Life - a reflection of Jason’s journey through music and life.
The Co$t of Life released a 6 song E.P., "Destination: Unknown" in late 2025 and plans to release a full length album in 2026.
Monthly Listeners
146
Monthly Listeners History
Track the evolution of monthly listeners over the last 28 days.
Followers
50
Followers History
Track the evolution of followers over the last 28 days.
Top Cities
Related Artists
Doxkyn
The Sevenights
DJ Garcia Ray
Grainy Sun
Citadella
n8walker
Zade Miami
Cyberwalker
TryNotToLaugh
Stefano Richter
Weekendance
Obliq Theory
Ghosts in Space
Karate Truckers
Time Patrol
Brandon McCool
Unrelated Acts
Saturday AM
Stéphan
NIGHTWAVE
HEROSYNTH
M995 Music
SOTZA
plutonix
Sleight
The Glitzy Groovebots
Black Challenger
Tocrimo
1000 Journeys to Another Universe
DEKLANG
Deckrd
Memory Color
Jean-Michel Kellermann
Lofi & Synth Refuge
Crystal Feature
Mike The Schwartz
