Area 3000 Radio founder Sindy speaks to Zak Degenhardt. You may be familiar with Zak’s productions and DJ performances under the moniker Cassettes For Kids. However, very recently, Zak announced a rebrand as Wretla.

Zak’s distinctive fusion of nostalgic rave, house, and breaks quickly propelled him to the forefront of the Australian dance music scene. Renowned for his genre-spanning music and electrifying performances, he injects high energy into every track and set, engaging audiences with a seamless blend of eclectic sounds that range from house and techno to disco, DNB, garage, and beyond.

Zak has made a name for himself not only through his productions but also through his memorable DJ sets. These include sold-out shows at venues like Xe54 and Lost Sundays and standout appearances on platforms such as Boiler Room, where his set was highlighted as one of the "Top Moments of 2021."

Beyond his role as a performer and producer, Zak is deeply involved in the music community as a curator and collaborator. He is committed to promoting emerging talent and exploring new possibilities in electronic music, influencing the genre's evolution and actively shaping the sound of the scene.

Area 3000 Interview with Wretla (FKA Cassettes For Kids)

Techno.WAV

+/- Aaliyah Salem's hour and a ½ set for DANCE PARTY @ Sub Club ♴ 7/9/24

Mixes

Aaliyah Salem @ DANCE PARTY

Weaver is proud to present its very first Various Artist compilation. The Naarm (Melbourne) and Berlin-based agency has built a community of DJs, producers and performers from the Australian and European regions, and now is the time to unveil the cutting-edge sounds resonating out of the community.

Out now on Bandcamp: https://weaveragency.bandcamp.com/album/weaver-compilation-vol-1

Overflowing with 17 tracks, this release is a snapshot of the unique energy that thrives on dancefloors, where boundary-pushing sounds come to life. It’s stacked with club-ready bangers and euphoric anthems from the Weaver family and friends. Whether you’re warming up the crowd, peaking at midnight, or deep in the after-hours, there’s something here for every moment. This release isn't just a showcase of talent; it's a celebration of the collective spirit that drives underground music forward.

Expect bass-driven breaks from Ekzander, Sniper1, Monfreaq and Subsism, as well as Wretla’s euphoria-inducing garage. Pacey tech from Simrana and AWHM, with DJ Huntsman taking the hypnotic tip. BADEO, Basscamp, suki, Jeku and Anderson keep the flow grooving with their prog house and minimal percussion, while Desire, Lex, Cybernet and Azo provide the high energy peak-time delicacies.

50% of profits from the release will be split evenly between Pay The Rent (Australia) and the MA’AN Development Centre (Gaza).

@jeku_fin
@andersonmusik
@badeoaus
@bassc-amp
@wretla
@azodance
@anyoneknowsuki
@lex_ex_ex
@ekzander
@onlysniperone
@monfreaq
@dj_huntsman
@subsism
@simranasounds
@awhm_music
@juliiiiiiiedesire
@cybernet303

Weaver Agency acknowledges this release was put together on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to their elders past, and present. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Captive Incompetence

geO001  //  Releases November 29th, 2024

Geotherapy is proud to present its debut release, ‘One’
This compilation showcases a collection of reflective drones, introspective tones & a healthy serving of playful rhythms that soothe and/or stimulate the mind & body - a project consisting of music for closed-eye moments, open-eyed movements, or both.. ;3
Thank you to the talented artists for their contributions.

K.R. Woon - Teliospore [@krwoon]
Cobber - Noir Equivalence [@cobb3r]
Sleep Exchange - Drain [@sleepexchange]
N3BULA - Ziaza [@n3bula_aus]
Lex Barlin - Vagus Nerve ft. Olivia [@lexbarlin]
Hüda - Sense of Urgency [@huda_thunk]
CMPG - Dead Tascam [@cmpgsound]
Sinkhole Crim - Mica [@sinkhole_cri]
Monikr - Spherical [@monikrssounds]
umki - fel wisp [@keyfell]

https://geotherapy.bandcamp.com/album/one-va

Compiled on Wurundjeri and Woi-Wurrung land
Mastered by Phoebe Twigg
**track 6 mastered by Morgan Wright

Artwork by Lewis Englefield

[support  :3]

One - VA (Previews)

Preorder: https://geotherapy.bandcamp.com/album/one-va

Mulubinba-turned-Naarm based label Geotherapy storms into our ears with its debut release ‘One’. A VA showcasing a variety of incredible talent across the slow, the quick, the gritty & the polish by some of Australia’s newer production talents.

‘Spherical’ is jumping, bum wiggling & spacious all at the same time. Meanjin/Brisbane’s Monikr places full focus on groove in a track easily found mid-afternoon or first thing in the morning. 


Of the full compilation, Geotherapy shared:

“This compilation showcases a collection of reflective drones, introspective tones & a healthy serving of playful rhythms that soothe and/or stimulate the mind & body - a project consisting of music for closed-eye moments, open-eyed movements, or both.. ;3”

‘One’ releases via Bandcamp as a digital only download on Friday, November 29.

PREMIERE: Monikr - 'Spherical' [Geotherapy]

Digital Blossom

Sufrimiento Records Presents: VA Vol. 2 – Out 19th December 2024

Sufrimiento Records is back with Sufriendo 002, dropping on 19th December 2024. This new release brings a fresh wave of exciting new talent to the label, alongside some familiar faces who have helped shape its unique sound.

From deep, hypnotic techno to the raw energy of jungle, the chaotic intensity of breakcore, and the driving beats of hardgroove, this release showcases the label’s signature eclecticism.

Expect a journey through diverse sounds, with each track offering something new and unexpected. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to Sufrimiento Records, VA Vol. 2 promises an unforgettable listening experience.

Mark your calendars for 19th December 2024 <3

PREMIERE: Ekzander - Lucky Lack [S002]

Carpe Noctem 24→25 | Not the Singer

Cultural Dubz Aotearoa w/ Doubleparked

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