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Bush Rain

Salt Mines welcomes newcomer @zaraolsen to the family with an EP inspired by the sounds, colours and textures of festivals in the Australian bush. With this record Zara debuts a musical style that is defined in its identity yet defies categorisation. Backed up with a stellar trance remix from rising Canadian star @maara.

Digital: https://bit.ly/3Q7NlZb
InchByInch: https://bit.ly/3Sfzt0S
Deejay: https://bit.ly/3Q0gLbQ
Juno: https://bit.ly/3zIMoRP
HHV: https://bit.ly/3cKObwE
Decks: https://bit.ly/3oHVecg

Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio

SALT019 Zara - Di Plastica EP

Taking us deep into the first night is Zara's incredible closing set, recorded from 03:30 - 05:00 on 16/09. Memories of textural elements layered atop of speedy basslines are now for us to listen back to. Also to note, the cabins were shaking.

@zaraolsen

Live at Moniker - Zara

Pure Space returns with our final release of 2022, delivered by none other than Zara - a warm light shining from Naarm (Melbourne, Australia).

Crafted in the midst of Australia’s last summer, these tracks capture the blissful and euphoric feeling of warm weather and the potential it brings…

Starting on an ambient note and progressing to drum & bass, the release seeks to take listeners on a transcendental journey to a freaky realm.

We start with Pirr, a track representative of dawn and the new beginnings it brings. It’s an eerie, yet anticipatory feeling lingers in the air as the rising sun diminishes the darkness and reveals the beauty of the landscape. Soft kicks coupled with bird song gently grasp the attention, effortlessly drawing you into the release.

Guitar and reverb drums define the second track, Idyll. Switching the mood to melancholia where the track meanders around floaty vocals creating a gentle fluidity throughout.

Entering the DnB realm, Quixotic combines driving hi-hats, wubs, bass to instigate movement. The floating female vocals carry you through the track guiding you on what feels like a utopian dream.

Synthesised drums are combined with heavy bass, arps and breaks to represent the peak of the journey. A chaotic, albeit warm track with and trippy moments in time.

As the sun sets once again, the arc of the journey ends on acid synths, arps, claps and hi hats on Elysium. Transporting the listener into a sleep, a moment of peace or back down to earth.

https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen

Tracklist: 
01. Pirr
02. Idyll
03. Azure
04. Quixotic
05. Elysium

Format: Digital

Written and produced by Zara Olsen
Mixxed by LOIF & Zara
Mastered by Mark Klon
Art by niph / niph.ophelia

10% of profits from all Pure Space releases is donated to Aboriginal Legal Service, Australia's first Aboriginal Legal Service est 1970 - if you have the means we encourage you to also donate directly alsnswact.org.au

PS013 - Zara - Reverie

Broadcast Sun 12 Mar 2023 at 1:00am

https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/mix-up/zara-djset/102084738

Triple J Mix Up: Zara

Monochrome Premiere :

Artist : https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen
Track : Celestial Undulation
Label : https://soundcloud.com/qeone
VA : Landscapes. Jungle. Gloom.
Format :  Digital
Release Date : 26.09.2023
Bandcamp : https://qeone.bandcamp.com/

Mastered by Klangstellwerk aka Niklas Bühler
Artwork by Lindsey Wang aka Polygonia

Label's words :"LANDSCAPES . JUNGLE‘ marks a captivating start to an open call compilation series, where diverse artists worldwide interpret landscapes through music. We eagerly embrace the inaugural wave of auditory Jungle tales. The release unfolds as an impressive double Various Artists collection, with the second par t being ‚LANDSCAPES . JUNGLE . gloom,‘ illuminating the darker shades of their creations.

Within this versatile compilation, a rich tapestry of sonic expressions emerges, featuring enchanting downtempo pieces, Grey Area gems, and organic Techno grooves. Each track mirrors playful rhythms, captivating harmonies, and unparalleled sound design experiments. The group includes both seasoned artists and newcomers like Born in Lagash, Archypness, AMANTRA, Zara, Jack‘s Trip, MTRL, Otodojo, KORBEAT, PCP, Foon, Rise 1969 and JUDA:319, uniting established excellence with fresh creativity.

In conclusion, ‚LANDSCAPES . JUNGLE‘ embarks on an enchanting voyage, weaving diverse artistic visions in harmony with the captivating landscapes that inspired them."

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄 : Zara - Celestial Undulation [QEONE]

Zara at Worm Turns 2023

Aired 11-01-24 on @fbiradio 

@zaraolsen is an absolute favourite on the show, her deep, psychedelic and emotional productions have solidified her as a key player representing the Australian underground with releases on @purespacefm , @a-biotic , @saltminesrecords to name a few. Quickly gaining international recognition, last year playing the @minimal_collective label night at deschool for ADE as part of her debut Europe tour.

citrus on FBi radio : Zara

"Crafted over the summer months in Australia, this mix is inspired by warm summer chaos: heat so intense you feel delirious, moments so fast they feel slow, days so long they last forever."

- Zara

INVEINS \ Podcast \ 108 \ Zara

Quickly emerging Australian gem Zara (@zaraolsen) brings her signature warm, emotive & sparkling sounds to Animalia with a special five track EP and collaborative animation with Amsterdam based artist Tharim Cornelisse.   The EP combines the deepest intricacies of IDM & modern tempo-explorations, all with a cosy sense of groove & rhythm, resulting in an exciting yet tranquil balance of sounds. Zara’s atmospheric, world building music is an unambiguous reflection of not only her upbringing in lush Australian surrounds, but also Animalia’s kaleidoscopic world, and Zara’s own sense of adventure and worldliness. 

View the music video for Whirl (Steppers Version) by Tharim Cornelisse here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6r0d6rnw80

Artist: Zara (Zara Olsen) 
Title: Elemental 
Format: Digital/ CD (Monotype Pressing, Poland)
Artwork by: Tharim Cornelisse (Amsterdam, NL) 
Mastered by Corey Kikos (Melbourne/Naarm, Australia)

Elemental

Zara - Elemental (ANIMA12)

Next up in our mix series is the talented DJ and producer, hailing from the blossoming Naarm-scene - Zara. Guided by a profound state of introspection, Zara utilises intricate rhythms and deep atmospheres to draw out expressive qualities in music. Whether it’s IDM, drum and bass, or techno, the Kinesis label-head fuses it all with an enigmatic sense of delicacy. Embracing music production as personal catharsis, she developed a distinct sound at the crossroads of the calm and the energetic. 

In this mix Zara, takes us a journey ranging from peak-time spirits to more mind-leaning energies. Zara showcases how she traverses the polyrhythmic and trippy in innovative ways - blending it psy trance, brainy tek, psychedelic techno and broken syncopated beats. It's a monumental blend of genuine gravity, forging ahead with newfound light.

@zaraolsen
@kinesis-recordings

Ute Mix Series #87 | Zara

Remix for Autogenesis - Terminus EP @auto-genesis on @steeplejackrec

Artwork by Xpearl
Video by niph
Mastered by Borg Queen at Syntonix

Terminus

Physis (Zara Remix)

Autogenesis - Physis (Zara Remix) [STPLNT009]

Warm, emotive, and explorative - a set of characteristics that make up the enchanting vision of Zara, one of the most exciting talents hailing from the Australian scene. Whether it’s IDM, drum and bass, or techno, the Kinesis label-head fuses it all with an enigmatic sense of delicacy. Harmonizing the ethereal and the ominous - Zara takes a gentle yet firm grip on minds and souls on and off the dancefloor.

Zara @ Kiosk Radio 05.06.2024

𓇻 @zaraolsen is casting clinging, climbing creepers out of the hypermarshes, entangling us with a techy swamp-incantation 𓇻

𓇻 Aired 11.07.2024 on @lyl_radio 𓇻

www.lyl.live

Hyperterranean #024 with Zara

Zara is a rising Australian DJ, producer and label head, with a sound that traverses the polyrhythmic and psychedelic. Zara has releases on labels such as Animalia, Salt Mines, Pure Space and more. Her sets have been turning heads within the international scene, playing at institutions like De School, Tresor, and Spazio Disponsible’s label showcase.

For MNMT 429 Zara presents a two-hour swirling vortex, effortlessly weaving together eclectic selections into a seamless deep trip for the mind and body. 

A few word from Zara about the mix:
"Inspired by early morning, sun-drenched dance floor moments at Waking Life last month: warm, transcendent, and euphoric.”

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen
https://soundcloud.com/kinesis-recordings
https://www.instagram.com/zara.eso/
https://zara-olsen.bandcamp.com/

MNMT 429 : Zara

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

Zara ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 26 09 2024

15-08-2024 // Zara // Live recording from the Radio Hinter studio at Der Hintergarten, Amsterdam.

Zara // Listening Session .02 // 15-08-2024

Animalia affiliate, ever talented @zaraolsen at the Perspectives party,  Ormside Projects in South London.
19/10/24 - 11:30pm - 2am.

Mastered by: Other Joe

Thanks Zara <3

ani/live Sixty One: Zara @ Perspectives (Ormside Projects)

We’re thrilled to introduce Kinesis from Melbourne, a new label from Zara that celebrates timeless soundscapes and diverse artistry. The debut release, Kinesiverse VA, arrives on December 10th in digital format.

Kinesis is rooted in a thoughtful appreciation of sound, spotlighting the work of female, non-binary, and gender non-conforming artists. This first release takes listeners on an intricate journey through calming, intimate compositions, blending traditional and sci-fi elements while weaving time loops that transport you between cultures and eras.

The track O28, a collaboration between Zara and Tadhg, exemplifies this ethos. It evolves with elegant patience, gently building into a reflective soundscape where boundaries dissolve. The flute draws you in with its warmth, while electronic layers evolve with grace and precision. The result? A deep sense of calm.

We can’t wait to hear more from Kinesis, a label where music flows freely across time and space. Enjoy the space it takes you to.

https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen
https://soundcloud.com/tadhgggg
https://soundcloud.com/kinesis-recordings

https://www.instagram.com/zara.eso/
https://www.instagram.com/tyegue/
https://www.instagram.com/kinesis.recordings/

Write up by @danpeplow

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PREMIERE: Zara And Tadhg - O28 [Kinesis Recordings]

"A space where the pulse of the city merges with sounds dancing between serenity and eruption, like a fractured dream in suspended time. Here, waves of bass envelop you, while rhythms twist free from the bounds of time and space, leaving you adrift in a sonic universe that refuses to be entirely predictable."

Warm, emotive, and explorative - a set of characteristics that make up the enchanting vision of Zara (@zaraolsen), one of the most exciting talents hailing from the Australian scene. Whether it’s IDM, drum and bass, or techno, the Kinesis label-head fuses it all with an enigmatic sense of delicacy. Her distinctive sound on the crossroads of the calm and the energetic resulted in releases on labels such as Animalia, Salt Mines, and Pure Space. Her sets have been turning heads within the international electronic music scene, playing at places like De School, Tresor, and Donato Dozzy’s Spazio Disponsible label showcase. Harmonizing the ethereal and the ominous - Zara takes a gentle yet firm grip on minds and souls on and off the dancefloor.

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent, small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music which emerged by the end of 2021 as a counterpoint to the macro-festivals and the overcrowded, commercial and impersonal offerings of other large events held in Barcelona. Mostra will be celebrating its fourth edition from 17 to 20 April in 2025.

HOCast #223 x Mostra - Zara

NYE b2b was dreamy 🤍 so nice to finally play together after all these yrs and such a seamless easy nrg exchange .. here's the final hour of the night!!

https://soundcloud.com/andygarveyandygarvey x https://soundcloud.com/zaraolsen

provided by https://soundcloud.com/generalmerchant + https://soundcloud.com/purespacefm + https://soundcloud.com/transitions_ts

Tracklist: 
Zaid Acib - Say My Name en Misiones
Matt Train - Dreampunk
Alan Backdrop - Nootropic 
SUN Project - Casio-Paya
Pearson Sound - Xlb
DJ Normal 4 - Digital Rebellion (Stomp Mix) 
Property & si’nedd - Dolor
Braindoc - Type 1 (Tunnel Mix) 
QUARZ - midnight ride
Zzino - Accelerate
Sibilant - Screecher Creature
Artemis - Emerald (Sansibar Remix) 
Harmon Eyes - Tension (Audrey Danza Remix)
Faster Horses - Europa (DINA Remix) 
Har-El - New Pagan World
Nalin & Kane - Beachball (Extended Vocal Mix)

Andy Garvey b2b Zara @ General Merchant x Pure Space x Transitions - NYE + NYD

Eora (Sydney) currently --> London April

Curating @kinesis-recordings 

AUS: sam@watartists.com
EU/ UK: laura@onboardmusic.net

Contact: zaraeolsen@gmail.com

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