www.montereycountynow.com NOVEMBER 7-13, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 29 MUSIC Ryan Cobar, also known as Nathan Sadly, is having a blast leading the crowd of CSU Monterey Bay students in a chant of “make every day a weekend” at Sixth Avenue Studios. “This has been the funnest couple months of my whole life,” Cobar later posted on Instagram. His outlook is a far cry from when Cobar struggled with mental health and isolation during the pandemic. He lost his job, partner and apartment, which led to a move to Pacific Grove for a fresh start. Thankfully, he found a support system—led by his mom, who encouraged Cobar to attend college—as well as professors and inspiring friends who challenged him. “It can feel like music is oversaturated,” Cobar says of the struggle to make an impact. “But I found people who love what I’m doing and make me feel like there is no limit to my potential. They gave me the idea that what we are doing [as artists] is important— if not to anyone else, then for us and to continue to be enough to sustain us.” Released in September, Cobar’s first album—Red Matter, which he wrote, produced and created all on his own— is about coping. Though free studio help was offered, Cobar wanted this album to be an expression of himself. “I hate myself/I can tell that you never really cared/not fine, not fine, no time, no money,” he sings in the single that shares the album’s name. Cobar then goes into a rap, and the effect is as if you’re listening to voices in his head. As the song progresses, Cobar gets louder and ends with a scream. In the accompanying video, Cobar’s intense stare, overlaid with a striking red hue, puts his own production stamp on the single. It’s easy to see why he wants to have his hand on every aspect of his music. “Dial Tone” is about waking up to a breakup phone call. “I told you like a million times/I called you” are lyrics over a C Major 7 chord in a technique called shell voicing. The effect is meant to sound like Cobar sampled from another song. Pursuing a degree in music technology, Cobar produces his songs from start to finish, enabling him to add subtle touches such as in his trademark looping videos. For his next show, Cobar is joined by post-punk singer/songwriter Kayla. “She’s a big reason to come,” he says. “She’s going places.” Nathan Sadly performs 8pm, Saturday, Nov. 9. Pop & Hiss, 215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. $5. popandhiss.net. ALBERTO GARCIA PADILLA Own Sound Nathan Sadly writes and produces songs in an entertaining yet thought-provoking set. By Tonia Eaton Ryan Cobar’s stage name is Nathan Sadly. His music is often introspective and dark, so the moniker is fitting. 10% OFF your order with this ad Valid until 11/30/24 Taste of the World sweet & savory crepes • paninis • bagels • tea • 11th Hour coffee THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ THE CRÉPERIE CAFÉ @ @ @ @ @ 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside 831-901-3900 Mon–Fri 7am–4pm (Sat & Sun 8am–4pm) Explore our expanded coffee menu featuring drinks from around the globe • Café Bombon (Spain) • Lagrima (Argentina) • Turmeric Latte (India) • Yuanyang (Hong Kong) • and more! WoodysMontereyAirport.com Monterey regional Airport 200 Fred Kane Drive, Monterey 831-373-1232 open 9am-9pm Every Day Del Mesa Carmel 500 Del Mesa Carmel, Carmel valley 831-624-1854 open Wed-Sun lunch and dinner Woody Don't Know Politics Woody Knows Cocktails and Comfort Food Whether the election leaves you depressed, elated, or indifferent, come to Woodys and eat your feelings! FRESH. LOCAL. TASTY. Fisherman’s Wharf FRESHEST SEAFOOD with PANORAMIC VIEWS Open Daily at 11:30am • At the end of Fisherman’s Wharf #1 www.rockfishmonterey.com • 831.324.4375
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