Coastline

Coastline does something odd: it pairs 1950s rockabilly with 1980s synth-pop. The transition from Chubby Checker to Daft Punk shouldn't work, yet it does. The oldies radio Netherlands staple leans heavily on dance during daytime, which can exhaust after an hour. But night slots calm down, spinning slower soul and Motown. You'll hear The Temptations, then Chic's 'Good Times' - both feel right. The DJs keep chatter minimal, letting the music breathe. Listen to Coastline online and you'll notice the 128kbps stream isn't pristine, but for a throwback station, it adds warmth. Not every mix lands (a…