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The Coastal Commission's “On the Rocks” encompasses atmospheric synths with a deep rolling dubby bassline beckoning you to the dancefloor. The staccato 606 drum machine snare hits snap over the track before a monster kick drum comes thumping out of the speakers. “On the Rocks” has served as a killer intro track by many International DJ’s including Grant Dell (who just last week played here in Manchester alongside our own KP - big ups Grant!). A big tune in South America and in particular in São Paulo, it serves as a great mood builder for DJ’s looking to captivate their audience right off the bat. The Coastal Commission literally tuned the Arp Odyssey bassline to shake down the walls, ceiling and floor while making this track.

Always a massive fan of Night Writers' “Push The Feeling On” Sam read an interview where they revealed that they wrote the B-line using a Sequencial Circuits Arp Odyssey and that sent him on a mission to track one down. He eventually found one covered in dust in the back of a thrift shop in Santa Barbara for $50! (They now go for bout 3K). Excitedly Sam rushed it home to the studio to clean it up & after some playing around the bassline was found and the other elements were built around that.

On the B-side, Jesse Outlaw features Jason Harris on “I’m Underground” which sees another hypnotic slab of awesome West Coast dancefloor tech funk alongside Jason’s Harris on vocals.

Jason weaves his story of underground living in the Los Angeles scene over a pounding kick drum and scattered percussion. The haunting keys keep the listener locked in as the dub bassline throbs beneath the track. As the tune proceeds it hypnotizes you & carry’s you off into a dank basement groove. Previously only on bub plate & used on the second PCH “Summer Sessions” mix CD this track finally gets a full release and is remastered by Martin Iveson. Classic PCH bisnoinks!!

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Pacific Coast House continues to be an intriguing prospect, rolling out sounds from the less familiar west coast areas (not the typical Chicago, New York & Detroit axis). I don't know if it's the weather or simply the vibe but there's a more languid, relaxed and expansive feel to these sounds. Dubby and deep and perfect for summer.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1.The Coastal Commission - On The Rocks

Side 2
1.Jesse Outlaw - I'm Underground