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Scrappa
Gold Coast | Taste Club Takeover
Scrappa's Taste Club Takeover on the Gold Coast is for those of us who still believe progressive house can save souls, a melodic odyssey that swings from deep introspection to hands-in-the-air trance without apology. We're here, frantically noting BPMs, because this is the set you play on the drive home from the festival, trying to recapture that feeling. The vibe is coastal nightclub euphoria, sunset hues giving way to strobe-lit crescendos, a room united by arpeggios and breakdowns. Technically, it's expansive, averaging 136 BPM with a wide 91-143 range, anchored in 12A for 16 tracks but exploring 3B and 7A for emotional depth.
Energy balances at 0.45 low, 0.39 mid, and 0.15 high, allowing lush pads and basslines to dominate while peaks bring crisp percussion. Mixing is narrative-driven, with long transitions that blend genres seamlessly, using key changes like the shift to 3B for melancholic turns. The arc builds from downtempo moments into driving rhythms, showcasing a DJ in full control of pace and mood. For crate diggers, Bakey's 'Senses' is a beautiful, atmospheric opener, while Pirahna Head's 'Poem 4 a Lost One' remix is a deep house gem with soulful vocals.
Y.O.M.C.'s 'Oasis' club edit is a classic progressive builder, and Veritas's 'Pump Dis' injects techy energy. Above & Beyond's 'Good for Me' club mix is the inevitable emotional peak, with FISHER's 'Palm Beach Banga' adding a quirky, percussive twist. DJ Eclipse's 'Walk With Me' and Skepta's 'Miss Independent' remix show a savvy blend of UK bass influences. The journey begins with 'Senses', climbs through the trancey heights of 'Good for Me', and closes on that same track's lingering chords, a full-circle progressive house experience from Scrappa's Gold Coast set.