PROPHETS OF RAGE
(TOM MORELLO, TIM COMMERFORD & BRAD WILK OF RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, CHUCK D & DJ LORD OF PUBLIC ENEMY, AND B REAL OF CYPRESS HILL)
Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine, Chuck D and DJ Lord of Public Enemy and B-Real of Cypress Hill have lived the resistance from day one. So it’s no surprise that in the midst of 2016’s tumultuous election, the revolutionary musicians would join together as Prophets Of Rage to combat the coming storm.
While the fierce independence and enduring influence of their collective lineage is nearly impossible to overstate, these creative kindred spirits knew immediately this was a different beast. At its core, Prophets Of Rage functions not only on a love of music, but a deep belief in its power as a tool and a weapon. Woven into the band’s DNA are influences as varied as The Clash, KRS-One, and Johnny Cash, as well as the undeniable ideals and aesthetics of its predecessors: Public Enemy’s frenzied, racing textures, Rage’s jaw-melting riffs, and Cypress Hill’s manically playful party energy.
Prophets Of Rage, their internationally acclaimed, self-titled debut LP, released on September 15th, 2017, exemplifies the band’s commitment to creating a more decent and humane world. The 12 explosive tracks, produced by Brendan O’Brien, deftly fuses their diverse styles into an inventive and commanding new musical statement.
After performing headline shows at arenas and festivals around the world, Prophets Of Rage have coalesced into a fiery unit capable of playing with equal parts precision, passion and muscle. The band partners with activists and social justice organizations in cities along the way, contributing a portion of the proceeds to the fight against hunger and homelessness.
A. Nayaka
One of Indonesia’s most promising young rapper, A. Nayaka is on a mission to inspire and build connections with people from all around the world through music, while in the same time taking over Indonesia’s Hip Hop industry with PreachJa.
A. Nayaka has released 2 mixtapes and an EP, and just recently released his debut album Candence Blue (2018). His 2016 mixtape, Curriculum Vitae was listed in the Top 20 Albums of 2016 by Rolling Stone Indonesia.
A certified hit-artist when it comes to collaborating, it shows when he first came out in the scene with Emir Hermono in 2016 birthing 2 hits, 3am in Jakarta & 021 (with Rayi Putra). His latest collaboration with Dipha Barus, Ramengvrl & Matter Mos gained him a lot of attention and recognition as well.
Barasuara
Barasuara is a music group from Indonesia consisting of Iga Massardi (vocal / guitar), TJ Kusuma (guitar), Gerald Situmorang (bass), Marco Steffiano (drum), Asteriska (vocal), Puti Chitara (vocal). Barasuara released their debut album titled Taifun in 2015. Initially Iga Massardi wanted to make a solo project for his own songs. But he was more interested in working on a project with a band. He then invited TJ, Marco and Asteriska. At first Pandu Fuzztoni (Morfem group guitarist) played bass, but because of his busy schedule he was replaced by Gerald Situmorang, who was initially invited by Pandu. After debuting at Iga's café, TokoVe Cafe in the Kemang area, Jakarta, Puti Chitara entered the line-up.
BETTY WHO
To understand where Betty Who currently stands in her career, it's best to imagine her as she often stood as a kid: solo, in front of the bedroom mirror, belting out hits, dancing like everyone's watching. Because as the Australian pop queen walked away from her record deal and into her first independent album, she had a single mandate: "I am going to be the most me I can be." That is, in part, why her third full-length statement is simply called Betty. It's pure her: a brilliant swirl of pop -- '80s, Y2K, and hyper-modern strains -- that encompasses everything from intimate artful fare to darkly sexy bangers to full-on wedding reception shout-alongs. What's more, these are songs about grown-woman emotions delivered by someone who rediscovered the drive and verve that fueled her rise through music in the first place. As Betty says, "It all came back to joy."
DANILLA
Danilla Riyadi (known professionally by the mononym Danilla) is an Indonesian singer. Danilla released what is technically her first album at the age of seventeen. This gleeful, more poppy-sounding album was produced by an uncle's colleague, the businessman Richard Buntario. Danilla despises this album, and never talks about it, as she was forced in to do it, and the said pop sound was not how she wanted to present herself. She was also in several bands, including one called "Orca", an alternative band mostly covering British artists such as Keane and Radiohead. The singer met Lafa Pratomo, a musician and producer, in a studio session with Orion Records in 2012. By this time, she had seen music as something she would want to do seriously. Having had written several rough lyrics, Danilla was struggling to make her words go along with the melodies. Lafa came in and helped with song arrangements and gave her some of his unused materials to use; and later also producing her debut album. Telisik was released in 2014 by Orion Records, with demajors–one of Indonesian most recognizable independent labels–distributing it. The album did not chart but was met with critical acclaim, placing at number #18 on Rolling Stone Indonesia's Albums of the Year. Her second album, Lintasan Waktu, was released in 2017, with two singles accompanying it: "Kalapuna" and "Aaa". The album was nominated for Indonesian Choice Awards 2018's Album of the Year.
GAC
GAC are Gamaliel, Audrey and Cantika. They first captured the hearts of music lovers when they were still teenagers by performing simple instrument as guitars and with good confidence, they both sang hit songs. Now their video channel on Youtube is accessible to more than 20 millions people from around the world, making it to be one of most influential Youtube Channels in Indonesia. GAC has been granted numerous awards from both national and international. AWARDS : - GAC received “Best Group / Duo” from 2017 Dahsyatnya Music Awards. - Single “BAHAGIA” has been viewed more than 11 millions on Youtube. - Single “NEVER LEAVE YOU” has been high rotation on radios. - GAC received “BEST BAND OF THE YEAR” from 2016 Indonesian Choice Awards. - GAC received “MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR” from 2016 ELLE Awards. - Album STRONGER has charted “BEST ALBUM 2016 on Rolling Stone. - Album STRONGER has charted #2 on iTunes Charts. - Performed at multiple international festivals. GAC already released two studio albums, where the latest album was produced in Sweden in which GAC collaborated with world-class musicians and producers. GAC has produced many hits including Bahagia, a powerful fresh energetic song and soon turns to be a positive anthem among youngsters.
PHONY PPL
The band we know as Phony Ppl is a mix of people, time, and sound that's been nurtured over generations in Brooklyn. They were a group of kids who started making music together during after school sessions in the homes of their creative families, and who grew up to cultivate a sound that's as much punk as is it soul. A quintet of live music blending acoustic instrumentation with electronic inputs and different vocal styles, their outlook on life and music refuses to be boxed in. Over the years, the bandmates have ebbed and flowed, but now they've reached their final form with these five original members: Elbee Thrie on vocal duties, Aja Grant on the keys, drummer Matt Byas, guitarist Elijah Rawk, and bassist Bari Bass. Their sound is a mix of soul, R&B, funk, hip hop, jazz, pop, and everything between and beyond. It's very DIY, too. They do their own songwriting, arrangement, mixing, and production. All of the bandmates come from musical families (Byas's dad is DJ Jazzy Jay of Zulu Nation) and they went to an assortment of music classes, camps, and schools around New York and the country. The benefits of all this shine through in their comfort with their instruments and use of music as a first language. But it only serves as a means to express their own ideas and sets the high standard they hold themselves to. Like their sound, they avoid being fenced into one type of performance. You might catch them on a big stage at a festival, or at a more intimate venue like the legendary Blue Note in Manhattan. But their favorite spot is somewhere outdoors where they're on a level with the crowd.
THE JAPANESE HOUSE
Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, first heard the phrase Good at Falling, when a friend showed her a video game about a square experiencing an existential crisis, she started to cry. “I thought it was the sweetest, saddest thing ever,” she says. It came at the perfect time. She had finished her long-awaited debut album, and was reaching for a title that could somehow convey the period of uncertainty and change that had inspired its songs. Over the past few years, the mystery that once surrounded The Japanese House has dissolved into a clear artistic vision. With four EPs, put out between 2015 and 2017, Bain had already released an album’s worth of material, honing the sound and feel of her intricate indie pop dreamscapes, but it has taken her until now to make Good at Falling. Partly, that’s because she has spent much of the last three years on the road, touring with Dirty Hit labelmates The 1975 and Wolf Alice, among others. If the EPs were an introduction to The Japanese House, then the album reveals a new focus, both musically and lyrically. With the exception of album closer i saw you in a dream, revisited and revised as a slow, near-acoustic album close, Good at Falling is an album of new tracks, drawn from a particularly tumultuous and transformative period in Bain’s life, recounted with admirable honesty and candour. Good at Falling may be filled with the anxiety of uncertainty, at least in terms of its lyrics, but that’s in stark contrast to the sheer size and confidence of its sound, which builds on the foundations of the EPs with added vigour and a sharp sense of focus. Most of the songs began as demos recorded by Bain on her laptop in her room in London. They were fleshed out and finished in studios in Wisconsin, Brussels and Oxford, by Bain and her collaborators BJ Burton (who has worked with Low, Bon Iver and Francis and the Lights), and with George Daniel from The 1975. While the sound is still recognisably The Japanese House, its pop structures bending slightly, thrillingly out of shape, there is the clear surfacing of a concise pop sensibility, too.
FOURTWNTY
It is rare nowadays and refreshing when musicians exist slightly more than merely an enigma. With a strong courage and sincerity to make art and a simple dream often, this type of artists display a strong desire to think outside of the existing thoughts and notions.
Pioneered by Ari Lesmana, Nuwi and Roots, FOURTWNTY decided to develop their next project post “Setengah Dulu”, a mini album released in December 2014. “Setengah Dulu” is only the beginning of our effort to spread the message. We have spoiled our listeners with comfortable and chill out tunes in Indonesia. We are all multi - instrumentalists who dedicate our work to spreading the message on tolerance, peace and pluralism through well arranged and designed music.
“Lelaku” represents one’s way in defining peace, tolerance, and diversity, Lelaku itself philosophically defined as someone’s efforts to find the enlightenment in living their life that is usually unwealthy and simple. “Because of simplicity, this album can be released, innocently, and yet meaningfully, implied or even expressed”, said the producer, Roby Satria.
“To me, our music is based on honesty, either literally or analogically our songs talk bluntly about our simple life we enjoy, simplicity, at the same time, honesty, is well performed in presenting our musicality too.” said the conceptor and vocalist, Ari Lesmana. Convincingly feel our authentic ambience in bringing peace through their music. It is not only to indulge your music pleasure but to satisfy your soul.
THE USED
The Used is Bert McCracken (vocals), Jeph Howard (bass) and Dan Whitesides (drums).
A name synonymous with the alternative rock scene they have helped build, The Used have entered into a new chapter of their lives, both musically and personally. Their seventh studio album, The Canyon, released on Hopeless Records last fall is a 17-track piece of art that takes fans on a lyrical journey through the intimate psyche of Bert McCracken. Written out of pain and loss, The Canyon is tragic and haunting while also having a sense of light and energy that is unlike anything this band has put forward. While keeping the heavy hitting melodies and gut wrenching lyrics that The Used is known for, this is the most visceral and personal piece of art the band has ever released. McCracken tells us “That’s what this record is – it’s a moment of silence for what’s real.”
The intricate musical composition displayed presented itself to the band in a way it never has before. “I’ve learned as an artist that a great idea is such a gift. If I don’t stop whatever it is I’m doing, even if while driving, if I don’t pull over at that moment, then maybe I didn’t deserve the idea to begin with. I learned to respect and worship the ideas in that way, that they are and will always be something sacred. Stopping in that moment was a brand new approach for us during this process” says McCracken.
Every musical note and vocal heard on the record was recorded entirely on tape without a click track at the legendary Valentine Studio with some songs featuring string arrangements and a choir. The process was unique and unlike anything the band has done before. They would hit record and play it as if they were on stage, without a backing track. Songs weren’t played and recorded repeatedly until the magic was gone. What you are hearing is what really took place within the recording process. Every nuance was captured and with every listen you experience something new.
Over the last 15 years The Used have released a collection of albums that have shaped the space of the alternative rock scene. High energy live shows, gut wrenching relatable lyrics, and melodies that blended pop sensibility and hard rock creating the perfect combination to make an everlasting impression on fans globally. The band put everything into writing and recording The Canyon and from start to finish you are submerged into an inescapable visceral universe with an ever-present sense of victory. There is nothing that has fulfilled this band more and that is evident in the closing lines of “The Nexus” – “Raise my voice, my heartbeats full, I said we are The Used, but not defeated.”
.FEAST
Indonesian music group .Feast was formed in Jakarta at some point in 2012 when members were still students in Universitas Indonesia.
This group has been catching media attention since their first single ‘Camkan’, and now heralded as one of the biggest next-generation band in Indonesia after the release of their genre-defying debut album ‘MULTIVERSES’ in September 2017.
This reputation snowballed after the band published its nationally-acclaimed ‘Beberapa Orang Memaafkan’ (2018), which saw singles such as ‘Peradaban’ and ‘Berita Kehilangan’ (ft. Rayssa Dynta) claiming air time in FM radios across the archipelago and as far as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Both critically-acclaimed albums marked their spot in more than 20 tear-end “best of” lists from nationwide medias each year.
.Feast is notorious for their reputation of amassing a crowd dangerous enough for stage security and utilizing collaborators and guest performers on-stage and in their recorded materials. Both of their albums include big names and new contenders alike in the Indonesian music scene, such as Mardial, Ramengvrl, Bam Mastro (of Elephant Kind), Karaeng Adjie (of Polka Wars), Oscar Lolang, Bin Idris, Sir Dandy and Rayssa Dynta.
ADRIAN KHALIF
Adrian Khalif, born on 24th of June 1992, is a singer/ song writer based in Indonesia. Born in Jakarta and raised in several cities of Geneva, Canberra, New York and London helped broaden his love for music, and also shaped him into becoming a solo artist signed to E-motion Entertainment.
He is most known for his work on ‘Made in Jakarta’ with one of the country’s best DJ and producer, Dipha Barus. It is a song in which Khalif cities as life changing experience. Beforehand, he worked hard to perfect his credentials by hitting up stages and gigs in Jakarta. Now an AMI AWARD winner for Best Rap and Hip Hop, 2018 Best Male artist at the Anugrah Muzik and Best Newcomer – nominee marks the beginning of Khalif’s rise in Indonesia’s music industry. He recently released, two critically – acclaimed singles, Flawless/ Merona and Take Care. Make sure to tune in for upcoming releases and album this year.
Ahmad Abdul
Ahmad Abdul was born in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, on 31 May 1990. Abdul's name became familiar to the public while participating in Indonesian Idol 2018 where Abdul became the grand finalist.
Back in 2016, Ahmad Abdul participated in a talent-search competition named Social Media Sensation 2016 where Abdul won the 4th place. Before joining the Indonesian Idol, Abdul often appeared as a cafe singer around Bali. Abdul has also joined a rock band and often works as a graphic designer.
Abdul's mesmerizing appearance on Indonesian Idol 2018 has caught the public’s attention, not only in Indonesia but also the world specially from whose songs had been covered by him such as Adam Levine, Kodaline, Calum Scott, and Danny O'Donoghue, the lead singer of the British rock band, The Script.
Now, Ahmad Abdul has his own nickname that he got from the judges, "The Lost Star That We Found" and the public seems to agree with that. No wonder Ahmad Abdul has many fans and his name is now well-known in Indonesia music scene.
Besides singing, Ahmad Abdul is skilled at playing guitar and using loopers and foot drums at the same time. He often uses all three of these tools when performing in cafes.
DRIED CASSAVA
Dried Cassava started off in 2005, when the members attended one same High School in Jakarta and found the same interest in making music. Bas, Nandie, Bana and Kago; each with their own favorite bands for reference, brought their touch to the table – resulting in Dried’s music that cannot be defined in one genre. Try listening to their hits such as ‘Hellblazer’, ‘Set Sail’, ‘Manusia Beruang’ & ‘Morpheus’ and feel the array of genre diversity within their music. Their purpose is solely to tell stories through their music that is open to wide interpretations; to stimulate eagerness to listen further. Dried Cassava celebrates the pleasure of music and is grateful for the privilege of making music – and will continue to do so.
They released the first album ‘Mind Thieves’ in 2012, followed closely by their second album ‘Sensitive Explosive’ in 2014. In 2016, Dried Cassava also released a mini album sold exclusively in Japan.
Until today, ‘Paradox’ remains one of the most cherished songs in indie music scene in Indonesia.
IWA K
Iwa K is an Indonesian rapper, singer, songwriter, TV presenter, and actor born in Bandung. He was the pioneer in Indonesian Hip Hop music scene and has a successful career since the 1990s. He has become an icon of the nation's Hip Hop music genre. He began his musical career in the late 1980s. He is the first Indonesian rapper to have released a full-length album entitled Kuingin Kembali in 1992. He is also the best-selling Indonesian rapper to date. Iwa has won an Indonesian Music Award for Best Rap Performance in 1999. His album with Guest Band entitled Ta’kan, gained a place at #131 in Rolling Stone Indonesia magazine's “150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time" list. His debut solo album, Ku Ingin Kembali, also included in the list at #117. One of his songs, "Bebas" (1994) ranked #36 in Rolling “150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time" list.
SWEET MARTABAK
Sweet Martabak is a 90s duo rap group from Indonesia. Sweet Martabak’s popular song is “Tididit”.
GHO$$
GHO$$ is a RnB/ Dark Pop/ Indie Rock band from Jakarta consisting of Mohammed Diegoshefa Dilanegara (vocal), Diego Aditya (Guitar & vocal), Dhemo AP (Bass) and Fadhi Perdana (Guitar & Synth). Formed in the late 2014, GHO$$ characteristics were influenced by Dark Pop with a touch of Hip Hop beat, 90’s RnB and Rock makes the band’s music unique. The name GHO$$ was influenced by the band’s perspective of ghosts “we (humans) are all ghosts who live in the construction of bones that are neatly arranged and wrapped in meat and connected through blood vessels, then what should we be afraid of?”. GHO$$ had the opportunity to record their music at Studio 301 Sydney, Australia with Supermusic, a recording studio that had been used by Metallica, Coldplay, Muse and other major bands.
The uniqueness of GHO$$ came from its members that has differences in art, music and fashion. These differences help them in forming their musicality and songs which are thick and chime with a mix of various musical genres. GHO$$ voiced its aspiration to create a new music genre that is difficult to describe in words, but can only be felt when listening to their songs. GHO$$ currently has more than 6 original songs and still continues to collect song material for its first album. The concept of the band that combines 3 elements from pop culture such as Music, Art & Fashion will always be carried by GHO$$ through their songs and stage performances.
JEVIN JULIAN
Music with energy, making music with heart. Those are undoubtly waves from a man we know as Jevin Julian. Almost every time he throw something out, it instantly become an easily digested and ear catchy. Started from Indobeatbox to a producer for electronic music, Jevin Julian has produced music for remixes, re-arrangements, music score for visual production, commercials jingle and so on. By those numbers of his creations, Jevin Julian has reached so many stages over the nation and overseas. Some of those stages are Indonesia’s most prestigious events such as Java Jazz Festival, Soulnation Festivals and many more. Not to mention countless performance in Indonesia, his show is one unique experience as he combined many beats. The best of him still yet to come.
PETRA SIHOMBING
Surrounded by a family who loves music, Petra grew to be a talented person who can sing, play guitar and piano. His talent in music has been seen since the age of 3. As a boy, he felt embarrassed to sing and began to play drums when he was 7 years old and guitar when he was 12 years old. His family fully supported him to make an album where he wrote and arranged his own music. The album contained a lot of songs that he wrote when he was just 15 years old. He decided to promote his album through indie label.
JOKO IN BERLIN
Formed in the mid of 2016 with the objective of delivering music that is unique in its presentation message on delivery. In its presentation message and delivery. In its namesake; pictures and cries out by its own rights a spectrum of statement that signifies originality, personality and character. Joko is a tribute to our Asian Indonesian heritage in which we are born into and also a prominent Asian artist that is of significance during the 60s British art scene. Berlin (City in Europe) signifies and portrays influence derived from the age of enlightment in which Europe is famous for birth-ing. Berlin had always proved historians that no matter the circumstance; Germany as a country would always be of prominence in Europe.
M.A.T.S
M.A.T.S (Meet After The Storm) is an Electro Rock music group formed in 6 June 2016 in Palembang, South Sumatera. The band members Erlangga (Vocal), Opan Arian (Guitar), Dedek Kamajaya (Guitar), Irwandra Septiady (Drums), dan Andre (Bass).
Meet After The Storm is a project that was formed after the band members experienced a lot from other bands which made them form M.A.T.S. All of them were agreed to assume that all of their previous experiences were like a storm. A storm in the journey of having a profession in music industry. In the middle of 2016, Opan and Dedek worked together in a project and they decided to form a band to make music without having to care about "behavior" or "market", a band that frees each of the members to be creative on making music. Erlangga, Andra and Andre finally join M.A.T.S for the position of vocalist, drummer and bassist and that makes M.A.T.S more complete.
Electro Rock music is M.A.T.S’ way to express their musicality. In early 2017, they decided to record their first Electro Rock song entitled "After The Storm". The lyrics in “After The Storm” explain a little about what is their purpose and why M.A.T.S was formed. "After The Storm" also the one that brought M.A.T.S to become one of the winners in SUPERMUSIC ROCKIN BATTLE band competition in 2017.
M.A.T.S is currently in the process of collecting material for their debut album.
MARCELLO TAHITOE
Since 2014, Marcello decided to use his full name Marcello Tahitoe as his stage name replacing Ello which is his childhood nickname from his mother, Diana Nasutilon.
Music wise, Marcello now play rock music more rather than pop music like the beginning of his career. There is no sudden change, because in his album called Realisits/ Idealis (2009) and Taub Mumu (2012) Marcello had slipped some rock elements to his work.
“Rock is a music genre that I like since I was a kid. However, a lot of people knows me more from my previous work which was more light and pop. As time goes by, my way in song-writing has gotten more simple, playing instruments that could be classified as basic and organic” said Marcello.”
The last 2 releases from Marcello, “Sampah Sampah Dunia Maya” and “Munafik”, not only plays a rock genre that is quite hard but also criticizes the social problems that we face everyday. For this issue Marcello commented "I did this accidentally, I could not predict the future, but I wrote from what I saw and felt and that made me excited to express it”.
Marcello is now working for his 6th studio album and in August 2019 he will release a single.
NTRL
NTRL (formerly Netral) is an Indonesian rock band formed in 1992 in Jakarta. They released 10 albums. Its current members are Bagus (vocals and bass), Eno (drums), and Coki (guitar). In November 1992, Bagus formed Netral along with Bimo and Miten. The band released a self-titled album in 1994, with punk sounds dominant.[3]It released another album, Wa.. Lah, in 1995. The lyrics are random and simple, combined with a "naughty" rock style. Its third album, Tidak Enak, was released in 1997, with a fourth, Album Minggu Ini, released the following year. After that, Bimo quit the band and was replaced by Eno. In 1999, Miten was replaced by Coki. The band then released Paten, which was followed by Oke Deh in 2001. In 2003, it released Kancut. In 2015, Netral officially changed its name to "NTRL"
PAMUNGKAS
Pamungkas is a singer-songwriter as well a music producer from Jakarta, Indonesia. His first introduction to music was at the age of weight through the drums. Self-taught himself to play piano and guitar after that before getting himself into singing and songwriting. His music heavily influenced by many British Music such as The Beach Boys, Radiohead, The Beatles, The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys. His song-writing style is inspired by the likes of the fab duo Lennon/McCartney, John Mayer, the Norwegian Sondre Lerche and of course Bob Dylan. His musical library also shaped by the modern-electronic artists such as Disclosure, FKJ, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Collier, Rex Orange County, Ruby Empress.
Pamungkas forming his own style of music by merging the essence of Folk, the richness of Electronic sounds and the catchiness of Pop. On top of that, his bright-powerful-soothing voice completed the whole thing and creates this new fresh dimension of sounds. His storytelling skills really is just the icing on the cake. Having that in hand, he single handedly present his debut LP, “Walk The Talk” in June 2018. He write, sing, produce, mix, master and design it himself. As a 25 years old adult-teen, he shared his thoughts and perspectives about life, love, friendship and self-growth through his lyrics.
REALITY CLUB
Reality Club members are Fathia Izzati, Faiz Novascotia Saripudin, Era Patigo, Iqbal Anggakusumah and Nugi Wicaksono.
Reality Club is what happens when indie rock collides with pop tunes. Hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, since 2016, the band is influenced by various artists, such as The Strokes, Last Dinosaurs, The Cure, and Phoenix, they are ready to give you fresh music that will be hard for you not to vibe to.
STARS PROJECT TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON
(GHEA, KEVIN, GLENN, TRIO WIJAYA, IGAN ANDHIKA, GHAITSA KENANG, OCHA, VADHLIL AMAYA)
A collaboration between Ghea, Kevin, Glenn, Trio Wijaya, Igan Andhika, Ghaitsa Kenang, Ocha and Vadlil Amaya that can only be witnessed at Hodgepodge Superfest 2019.
Ghea – Ghea Indrawari is one of the top 5 finalists on Indonesian Idol Season 9. In 31 August 2018, she released her first single called “Rinduku”. The song was written by Ghea with Febrian Nindyo and Ezra Mandira.
Kevin – Ahmad Kevin Aprilio is another finalist on Indonesian Idol Season 9. He was one of the top 10 finalists.
Glenn – Just like Ghea and Kevin, Glenn is also an Indonesian Idol finalist. In 2018 he released his single called “Jadi Apa Lagi”.
Trio Wijaya – Trio Wijaya was a Rising Star Indonesia Season contestant. In 2018 he released his single called “Tak Mau (Dia) Sendiri”
Igan Andhika – Igan Andhika is a Rising Star Indonesia contestant. On July 2019 he uploaded his first cover on his YouTube channel.
Ghaitsa Kenang – Ghaitsa Kenang is the 3rd winner of Rising Star Indonesia in 2014. She usually play guitar during her performance and often upload her video covering other artists’ songs on her social media.
Ocha – Siti Rosalia or better known as Ocha was a Rising Star contestant. She has a YouTube channel and often upload her video covering other artists’ songs.
Vadhlil Amaya – Like Trio Wijaya, Igan, Ghaitsa and Ocha, Vadhlil was a Rising Star contestant and own a YouTube channel. His latest cover is Lionel Richie’s Hello.
STATE CHAMPS
In just a few short years, New York’s State Champs have managed to become one of the biggest and most exciting voices in pop-punk: the band, made up of vocalist Derek DiScanio, guitarists Tyler Szalkowski and Tony Diaz, bassist Ryan Scott Graham and drummer Evan Ambrosio have fostered a loyal and dedicated fanbase through their inventive take on the genre—a certain ascending melodicism, bouncy power chords, infectious hooks and a level of band-to-fan transparency unique to them.
After two years touring their second studio album Around the World and Back (debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard 200, 15,000 copies sold in the first week) on a global level, the quintet is ready to give their fans an in-depth glance into their lives like never before. State Champs will re-release a deluxe version of the album May 5th, complete with hour-and-a-half tour DVD, live versions of “Elevated” and “All You Are Is History,” acoustic versions of the singles “Secrets” and “Losing Myself,” as well as two brand new songs, “Slow Burn” and the tour-referencing “Hurry Up and Wait.”
“We used to love watching old band DVDs growing up and that’s what made us want to be in bands. I still watch them to this day. It’ll give everyone a chance to see everything behind the scenes and how everything goes down, traveling as much as we do and the connection that we have between us, the band, and our crew and our fans,” frontman DiScanio explains. “We’ve always done little short, funny tour recaps but we wanted to do something different than that this time, a full feature. It’s got live footage from the tour we did with Neck Deep. It gets emotional at parts and it’s really funny at parts. There are different sections for different parts of the world. There’s an Australian leg, a Japan leg, a UK leg and an American leg.”
SUPERORGANISM
SUPERORGANISM: A Transatlantic group, who feature Maine, New England-based, Japanese vocalist Orono and a sprawling line up of international musicians / pop culture junkies currently living all under one roof in London’s east end. The band first introduced themselves at the start of 2017 with the idiosyncratic, technicolour pop of ’Something For Your M.I.N.D’. The track burned brightly, causing a huge stir online and across the airwaves (including plays by both Frank Ocean and Ezra Koenig on their radio shows) shortly afterwards, It’s All Good” and “Nobody Cares” appeared… both intoxicating curveballs and undeniably worthy follow up to their fizzing debut.
Since then, they’ve been on a runaway train of success following their internet enigma, their sold out debut shows around the globe, their TV performances on Jools Holland, their BBC Sound of 2018 and VEVO DSCVR longlist position - and now their spectacularly confident, world-building debut album is ready to for release on March 2nd (through Domino Records).
COLDIAC
Indonesia Based pop band Coldiac was formed in Malang in 2014 by Sambadha Wahyadyatmika, Mahatamtama Arya Adinegara, Bhima Bagaskara, Derry Rith Haudin, Judha Widhita and (former member) Fadra Heryndra. Fadra was the first guy who asked them tomake a project as Piratez in 2008, and the band decided to start brand new name & music in 2014. but sadly, Fadra were leaving Indonesia for His study in Europe in 2014. Sambadha & Mahatamtama take the part as vocalist. Coldiac are bringing more felicious concept than the recent format wether in musicalilty, lyrics, and visual aesthetic, crafting pop music with dreamy, groovy, and electronic vibes, the first album of Coldiac "Heartbreaker" released by their own label "GZZ Records" in 2016, new single "Wreck This Journal" and "Spend The Night" followed in 2017.
LALAHUTA
Lalahuta is a music group from Indonesia. In 2016 they were nominated for Best Pop Duo/ Group from AMI Award.
LAIDTHIS NITE
LaidThis Nite are Simon Marantika (Vocals), Beboy (Vocals), Sirhan Bahasuan (Drums), Kristian Dharma (Bass), Aldila Hakim (Guitars) and Muhamad Rizky (Keys, Piano & Synth). The band was formed back in 10 November 2012 when several veteran musicians that has been in the industry playing for different bands in gigs, festivals to weddings, cafes, lounges and more talked about the same taste in music. After that, they decided to get together to form LaidThis Nite and play Motown music, RnB, Funk and Soul from the 70s, 80s thru 90s and even early 2000s. Even though they have been thru some member changes, but they are growing strong, and with their debut single released back in 2016 titled “Gelas Ketiga” they’re now back with the newest single released in June 2019 titled “Kembali Remaja” with heavy influence from Motown and 70s Soul and Psychedelic.
TEDDY ADHITYA
Teddy Adhitya is an Indonesian singer born in Yogyakarta. In 2010 he was in a vocal group called BoyzIIIBoyz with Kunto Aji, Adera and Beboy. In 2016, he released his first solo single named In Your Wonderland and in 2017, he released his first album named Nothing is Real. In October 2018, Teddy is the opening act for Bruno Major’s concert in Jakarta and in March 2019, he was one of the lineup of the 15th year celebration of Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival.
THE SOULFUL
The Soulful.
Maliq & D’Essentials
Maliq & D’Essentials ia a jazz and soul music based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Since their appearance in the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival in 2005, Maliq & D’Essentials popularity has increased, especially among young people in Jakarta.
