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Afgan —one of Indonesia’s biggest music exports— releases Sonder, his second all-English and most ambitious project yet, which is out now via EMPIRE. The EP includes collaborations with two groundbreaking, female Asian acts, “Criminal” with Vietnamese American R&B star, thuy, and “Escape” with Kpop icon, Jessi. The release includes an official music video for “Escape,” […]
A scandal looms over numerous Indonesian public servants after many of its citizens exposed some tax officials who are suspiciously wealthy, and for seemingly displaying their lavish lifestyle on social media. For many weeks now, Indonesian citizens have taken to Twitter to name and shame some of the country’s public servants, who have been dubbed […]
Indonesian rapper, singer, and producer Rich Brian unveils a new single and music video entitled “VIVID” featuring Florida rapper $NOT out now via 88rising/Warner Records. Listen to “VIVID” HERE and watch the music video here: Produced by Rich Brian himself, “VIVID” layers a flute-laden loop above a throwback nineties-style R&B guitar lick, skittering 808s, and […]
Lullaboy recently landed one of the biggest gigs of his career as the host for Tokopedia’s WIB Indonesia K-Pop Awards, a star-studded music event that gathers the biggest Hallyu pop artists in the world, including BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, aespa, ITZY, THE BOYZ, TREASURE, and SECRET NUMBER. The Singapore-based musician specifically auditioned […]
Indonesian-American singer, songwriter and producer, Stephanie Poetri today releases, “How We Used To”, her second single off her forthcoming EP ‘AM : PM’, via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music. Listen HERE. To complement the single, Stephanie has also dropped the music video for “How We Used To” today. Watch it HERE. Produced by Doc Daniel […]
Indonesian-American singer, songwriter and producer, Stephanie Poetri shares her latest single, “Selfish” via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music. Inspired by the youthful and playful push and pull of pursuing a young budding relationship and the breadth and range of emotions that come with that experience, “Selfish” introduces listeners to Stephanie’s emotive vocals and sets the tone […]
Interviewing an empty chair with a nonexistent guest can be both funny and frustrating to watch, but this Indonesian journalist seemed not to mind it at all, after firing questions fiercely despite the absent guest. Journalist Najwa Shihab interviewed an empty chair which is supposedly Indonesia’s health minister Dr.Terawan Agus Putranto. The absent health minister […]
There’s a massive wave of new music being put out this year, from heavyweights releasing long-awaited comeback singles and albums to rising acts entering unchartered territories. The latter include Warner Music Indonesia’s star-in-the-making Rahmania Astrini who’s promoting her upcoming all-English EP and collaboration with our very own soul duo, Leanne and Naara. Rahmania Astrini’s first […]
Today, Indonesian vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, NIKI releases her highly anticipated debut full-length album, MOONCHILD, via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music. Listen HERE. A full two years in the making, MOONCHILD is an ambitious concept album that traces NIKI’s own journey while tackling universal themes of identity and empowerment. A sonic allegory, MOONCHILD illuminates the linear path of youthful exploration […]
