If you’ve ever wanted to channel some 70’s Mexican mysticism, look no further than Matt Correia’s carefully curated multi-disciplinary art.

The LA-based drummer of the Allah Las cooks up a type of nostalgia that you’d normally find in the pages of vintage photo books. He’s also behind the curated sounds of Reverberation Radio. It’s no wonder we decided to ask this guy to grab a disposable camera and some tubes of Sun Bum and shoot a day in the life. His photos leave us with the memory of cracking a cold one on a beach down under the Mexican sun after a long salty surf session…ahhhh…can’t you feel it? 

01. SHOOT A FRIEND

Curtis arrived by plane. We went to the usual spot.

02. SHOOT SOMETHING FUNNY

Various signs guide the way north.

03. SHOOT SOMETHING SUN BUM

Apply generously.

04. SHOOT SOMETHING YOU COOKED

Cheers! Looked nothing like the recipe pic.

05. SHOOT A SELF PORTRAIT

No beach access.

06. SHOOT A SURFBOARD

Huggy with his sunburst.

07. SHOOT A TREE

Loved this drive from Sycamore to Las Posas as a kid.

08. SHOOT A HAT

Salsa ruins.

09. SHOOT THE VIEW FROM YOUR WINDOW

Can see the ocean from here on the rare clear day.

10. SHOOT YOUR WORKPLACE

Nothing much gets done here but there are three lights just in case.

11. SHOOT THE SUN

Luxury liner 40 tons of steel.

12. SHOOT WHERE YOU SLEPT LAST NIGHT

I sleep here most nights.

13. SHOOT A RECORD YOU’RE ENJOYING

Go Dutch!

14. SHOOT YOUR CAR

Various money pits seen here.

15. SHOOT THE OCEAN

Gifts for my crustacean friends.

16. SHOOT SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

I wouldn’t usually choose this film treatment but I do like these pink clouds over good deals.

17. SHOOT THE NEXT THING YOU PURCHASE

Second row up, fifth column over.

18. SHOOT YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

For sunrise or sunset.

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