Jonathan Kusuma
Jonathan Kusuma is a musician, producer, and DJ based in
Jakarta. His sound blends hypnotic grooves, proto-techno
influences, and darker, more atmospheric elements—shaped
by years of exploring and playing underground music.
Originally from Jakarta, Jonathan spent time living in
Singapore, where he held DJ residencies at Tuff Club and
HQ, two venues that helped him grow as both a selector and
a performer. These experiences, along with years of
collecting records and experimenting with sound, continue to
inform his sets and productions.
He started Dekadenz, a small label and party series focused
on leftfield and underground sounds, and currently works as
the Music Director at Zodiac Jakarta, where he helps
curate the venue’s musical direction alongside a team of
like-minded people.
Jonathan has released music on several labels over the
years, including Berlin’s Cocktail d’Amore, Sound
Metaphors, and Minh (Hong Kong). Some of his earlier EPs
include Black Magic (2016), DreamBot (2022), and
Automatone (2016), and his tracks have also appeared on
compilations and imprints like Correspondant, Ene
Records, and Power Station.
Looking ahead, he’s continuing to explore new sounds, with
more music planned for release in 2025. Whether playing a
late-night set or working in the studio, Jonathan remains
focused on contributing to the underground scene in an
honest, thoughtful way—both at home and abroad.
Gero
Whether providing the soundtrack to a mesmerising sunset or an evolving sunrise, Gero routinely shapes captivating sets perfectly pitched to his surroundings. Starting out by playing music for friends at house parties, Gero has quickly moved on to performing at some of Jakarta’s hippest parties alongside his Discouture collective.
In 2016 he moved to Bali, joining forces with Dea to launch Studio Eksotika — the bespoke audiophile record store where he continued exploring his passion for diverse selections, from European disco and zouk to Balearic and rare groove.
