Marcus Fischer’s Monocoastal is one of the most defining moments in the arc of 12k’s evolution. Released over 10 years ago (CD, 12k1063) and long-since out of print, Monocoastal shaped the sound to come for the label for a decade and beyond. It was also Marcus Fischer’s debut release and he would go on to become one of the staple roster members of 12k as a tour partner and collaborator.

12k is very excited to release Monocoastal for the first time on vinyl in celebration of its 10th anniversary. It is packaged in a gatefold jacket with an essay by writer Marc Weidenbaum and a stunning re-interpreation of its cover painted by award-winning visual artist Gregory Euclide.

[ THE ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FROM MONOCOASTAL, 12K1063]

Monocoastal was inspired by Fischer’s movements up and down the West Coast of America over the last two decades. Washes of tape hiss play homage to the Pacific Ocean, while multiple layers of details reveal themselves differently upon each listen. Tiny sounds originate from field recordings and are given the same attention as conventional instrumentation. Found instruments--such as a piano discovered in the corner of a salvage warehouse and a... more

Gatefold LP on clear vinyl / 8 tracks / released June 18, 2021

Recorded Spring - Summer 2010 in Portland, Oregon
All sounds were created or captured by Marcus Fischer

Mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k
Front cover by Gregory Euclide
Words by Marc Weidenbaum
Interior photo by Marcus Fischer


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