ABOUT

ZenCompoundFM (ZCFM) is the newest addition to Zen Compound, which is located in the SOMA district of San Francisco and most known for the country’s first green nightclub, Temple.  A multifaceted business, the Zen Compound is also home to a Ki Sushi, a sustainable sushi and izakaya bar, and the offices of Temple Music Group (TMG), with recording studios, an art gallery and record store in the works.  ZCFM is here to help share the vision, the progress and the sounds of the Zen Compound.

ZCFM is a community outreach and meeting place for DJs and producers in the Bay Area.  For up-and-coming DJs, doing a show on the radio station is a great way to get exposure and potentially land a spot playing at the nightclub.  For seasoned veterans, ZCFM provides a place for fans to tune in, talk about music and share ideas.  At ZCFM, DJs have complete creative freedom– some spend the entire time showing off their skills on the decks, while others choose to use part of the show to talk about their music and answer questions.  All ideas and styles are welcome.

We broadcast live and pre-recorded sets that are aired on a daily or weekly basis, as well as an archive of past shows on our mixcloud.  Though ZCFM is in its beginning stages, we’ve already had a grip of talented artists provide content our shows, including Cold Blank, Haydn Hoffman, Moldover, Electric Soulside, DJ Fame, Doc Martin, Paul Hemming, Jaswho?, Bentley Foy, Epoch and Manics.

ZCFM is located in the window front of Temple Nightclub.  While playing, DJs have a unique view of bustling Howard Street.  From the street, pedestrians can listen to the music on ZCFM’s outdoor speakers and watch live visuals of the DJ playing inside.

Equipment-wise, the station is set up like a mini nightclub– complete with a Pioneer 800, two Pioneer CDJ 1000mk3s, two Technic turntables and a Serato box, along with plenty of space for computers, MIDI controllers or other additional equipment.