Melbourne-based producer and DJ blending bush techno, psychedelic grooves, and cosmic atmospheres 🌌🎶🔥🌀

Dardi is the alias of Ethan Wilson-Thorp, a Melbourne-based DJ and producer whose sound traverses bush techno, dark minimal, and psychedelic progressive styles【^1】. Over the past seven years, he has refined a distinct sonic identity rooted in cultural textures, hypnotic rhythms, and synth-heavy atmospheres【^1】.

His releases span respected international labels including Techgnosis Records (Canada), Digital Diamonds (Berlin), Frisson Records, Recovery Collective, Alula Tunes, Alpaka MuZik, Music4Aliens (Italy), Euphorie Bezirk, Undergroove Music, and Puzzles Rec【^1】【^2】. Notable EPs such as “Your Life” and “Rhythmic Wombat” on Techgnosis charted in the top 5 of Beatport’s Peak Time Techno category【^2】.

Dardi’s performances are known for their immersive flow and original production, often blending unreleased material with label cuts. He’s played at festivals including Esoteric (VIC), Trancendance (TAS), Initiation (QLD), Twisted Arcade (WA), and NYX Festival (QLD), as well as club sets at Revolver, Glamorama, My Aeon, and Pitch Music & Arts【^1】【^2】.

His 2024 release “Disconnect EP” on Puzzles Rec was launched with a dedicated event in NSW, showcasing his commitment to both production and community engagement【^1】.

Dardi continues to push boundaries in Australia’s underground scene, balancing international label work with a deep connection to local dancefloors.

* '2024' – “Disconnect EP” – Puzzles Rec【^1】 * '2024' – “Rhythmic Wombat EP” – Techgnosis Records【^2】 * '2023' – “Your Life EP” – Techgnosis Records【^2】 * '2023' – “Push The Button (Ruls Remix)” – Addict【^3】 * '2022' – “Various Artists Compilation” – Digital Diamonds【^1】

* Esoteric Festival – VIC【^1】 * Trancendance Festival – TAS【^1】 * Initiation Festival – QLD【^1】 * Twisted Arcade – WA【^1】 * Disconnect EP Launch – NSW【^1】 * NYX Festival – QLD【^1】 * Pitch Music & Arts – VIC【^2】 * Revolver, Glamorama, My Aeon, Sooki Lounge – Melbourne venues【^2】

* Artist Profile – NYX Festival, 2025 * DM Podcast Series – SoundCloud, 2023 * Guest Mix – Kiss FM, 2021

* Collaborates with Locky Lyne on joint mixes and production. * Known for bushkrafty grooves and land-connected sonic storytelling.

* SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/dardi_music * Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DARDIMUSIC

[^1]: https://nyxfestival.com.au/music/artists/dardi/ [^2]: https://soundcloud.com/dardi_music [^3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngOZ8N2lfK0 [^4]: https://kissfm.com.au/kiss-fm-news/ethan-wilson-thorp-locky-lyne-guest-mix-6pm-friday-30th-july-2021