Suits any running style, elevates any dress style – this season, the White Instinct pack is set to make an impression. Taking things back aesthetically minimal as possible, the result is a crisp and clean trio of sneakers that appear simple-yet-luxe due to the classic style and premium materials used.
At the top of the line is the Made in USA M1400JGY, in premium leather uppers completed with clean white outer sole and premium leather lining. Little effort would be required to look fresh and fashion-forward with these sneakers.
Those looking for a technical running silhouette can turn to the classic ML999AW in premium leather upper with perforated underlays and trademark abzorb sole unit.
The pack also includes the vintage-looking CM620WH, which is perfect for those who appreciate classic retro-running style. This pair combines a leather and mesh upper with a lightly padded collar for a comfortable fit.
Sporty look or classy style, get ready to take on white this season with this essential collection.
photos by: Ade Sulistioputra
article by: Athina Ibrahim
With the rise of creative outlets in Jakarta – ranging from coffee shops, online media, or letterpress studio – created by former Indonesian students’ from Australia, it was only a matter of time an event would be created to bring these young creatives into one room.
Last Wednesday night, the entertainment agency, – which brought Mac DeMarco to Jakarta – organized a celebration of Australian Alumni’s in the event . With the support from the Australian Embassy, the spacious arena of Empirica was transformed into a concert hall where we first noticed a number of fresh graduates blending with the Australian expatriates in Jakarta.
The first performance to take the stage was , a four-member band where vocalist Bam Mastro first started his musical project in Australia before returning with new band members, Dewa Pratama (Synth), John Paul Patton (Bass), and Bayu Adisapoetra (Drums). Whether it is through slow tempo built up or quick introductory rhythms, Elephant Kind manages to draw people in through Bam’s soulful voice. They also covered a classic 80s Australian track in their set.
“Perth inspired me to where I am today,” shares vocalist of , Ratih Suryahutamy, second up in line, as she talks about the infectious music diversity she was exposed to then. Mesmerizing the crowd with the collected stage presence and her vocals that easily switch between dreamy whispers to strong long-range vocals, Neonomora has been listed on countless local and international media for her strong vocals and ability to explore creative mediums into her art. That night, she performed the set from her latest album “Seeds” and also the song “You Want My Love,” which set her to where she is today.
Last to perform was the anticipated Australian band with their humorous and friendly persona as frontman and guitarist Sam Hales interacted with the crowd with his understanding of Indonesian slang as “gokil” and “alay.” They gave a good end to the night as we enjoyed songs accompanied by screams of fan girls shouting their admiration towards Andrew Dooris (Bassist) and Cesira Aitken (guitarist). Just as it is sunny and warm down under in Australia, this Australian bunch proved to bring the fun and good-natured hospitality on stage and to the crowd.
As Jackie McLean has become one of my favorite musicians as of late, I surfed the internet looking for information about the saxophonist when I stumbled into Youtube and watched "Jackie McLean on Mars". A documentary by Ken Levis, the film recaps the musician's career as he was teaching at the University of Hartford in the 70s.
A short 32-minute watch, Levis does a good job reviewing McLean's career briefly, but what is outstanding are the statements Levis managed to capture on screen, and the most memorable anecdotes of the film include the honesty and frustration that McLean experienced at the time. The film begins with Levis asking McLean how it feels to be a legend, in which the saxophonist replies "I feel like an exploited, poor musician in 1976, if you want to know how I feel..." which pretty much sets the tone for the film.
McLean seemed frustrated with the conditions he has experienced growing up in Harlem and experiencing a drug epidemic in his neighborhood, racism, as well as the lack of appreciation that jazz musicians experience in America's music industry. "Donald Byrd is wearin' big buttons and all of that because he has to in order to be in with the cats and to be in that whole thing he is perpetuating in commercialism. He's not smiling because he's happy, because he's not... he can't be." he frustratingly describes the exploitation of musicians in mainstream America to a seemingly skeptical class.
All of his frustration as a musician and his desire to have jazz musicians be appreciated in America are summed up in the last moments of the films where he describes an encounter at a France immigration where the person stamping his passport recognized his name saying "ah, jazz musicien, artiste" - and ending the documentary poignantly with "You gotta have somebody sometime tell you that you're an artist, you gotta have somebody recognize the fact you're in an exclusive artform, that it's something special."
The documentary is quite special, capturing a legendary musician who is passionately outspoken with his opinions. Definitely watch if you have the time.
Dede from wastedrockers once said, “I can say that Wing is one of Jakarta’s wonderkid in term of music”, a certified endorsement to Wing Narada’s grandeur in music making and producing. Listening to Maverick’s Reloop is a convenient verification of that statement. As a moniker that stood out among Wing’s other music projects, Maverick offers a unique experience to the listeners. Every release, Maverick explores the different area from the unconventional side of electronic music with a sip of hip-hop on here and there. As the follow-up to the previously released Preloop EP, Reloop easily exceeding expectations with its eclectic sequence. Every song has different musical influences, yet still share a coherent character that resembles Maverick’s identity.
This album will be released physically on 18th April 2015 by the Bandung based label, Orange Cliff records to celebrate the record store day. For now, you can stream the songs from this album by visiting this link:
Last Saturday, Coworkinc in Kemang became the place for graphic designers to see the works of their peers in an exhibition titled Designer's Response: Jakarta City. Organized by ADGI Jakarta, the exhibition featured the works of 10 designers responding to the conditions in Indonesia's capital city. Opened by head of ADGI Jakarta chapter Rege Indrastudianto, at about 7 PM the exhibition was officially opened and throngs of graphic designers curiously observed each poster and the issues that the designers wanted to address.
There were various topics discussed in the exhibition. Cecil Mariani's "Upacita" proposed a platform for a sustainable economy, Agra Satria's "Siapa Suru Datang Djakarta" presents his love and hate relationship with Jakarta as a city full of gritty hardships and opportunities, Henricus Linggawidjaja's "Dilarang Kencingi Ibukota" addresses the city's congestion by creating a poster devoid of text and doesn't force viewers to read or understand its content, while DGI talks about the role of graphic designers in Jakarta in their "Lending Vision" poster.
It is quite interesting to see which issues the designers decided to raise, their response, and their style of choice in presenting their ideas. The exhibition continues until the 11th of April, do make your visit and see these designers' visions.
ADGI Jakarta
Designers' Response: Jakarta City
Responded by:
Agra Satria
Cecil Mariani
Desain Grafis Indonesia
Eric Widjaja
Hanny Kardinata
Henricus Linggawidjaja
Mulie Addlecoat
Sandy Karman
Whiteboard Journal
Yasser Rizky
April 4-11 2015
at Coworkinc.
Wimo Building 3rd Floor
Jl. Kemang 1 No. 7
Jakarta Selatan
EXI(S)T returns this year and is looking for a new batch of young artists to work together with! The premise for the fourth edition remains the same, aiming to be a platform for Jakarta artist to explore their artistic potential as an incubator for talents. Do read the description below, and do apply.
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EXI(S)T #4 Searching for New Talents
After 3 succesful consecutive years of Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace's EXI(S)T program, Dia.Lo.Gue again invites young artists based in Jakarta to join in their yearly EXI(S)T program, which was first held in 2013. Here we are interested in becoming a sort of incubator for artistic potential, where critical dialogue between practitioners of art is the primary purpose.
The EXI(S)T exhibition will be held in November 2015
Criterias:
- Artist must be based in Jakarta
- Any academic backgrounds, whether art or not, is accepted.
- Not currently enrolled in university
- Under 30 years of age
- Send portfolio to EXI(S)T #4 to:
Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace
Jl. Kemang Selatan 99a
Jakarta 12730
or email to
exist@dialogue-artspace.com
- Portfolios can be commercial or personal projects.
- Portfolio may be sent as a softcopy, a link to a website, or hardcopy.
- The final date for submission is 17 April 2015
- Include CV/Resume
- Include an artist statement (200-300 words) to summarize the work.
- Submission is open for public and for those who have previously applied to the EXI(S)T program.
After the selection process, Dia.Lo.Gue. will invite the selected applicants to follow the workshop program during the curatorial process.
External links:
http://dialogue-artspace.com/feature/exist-4-searching-for-the-new-talents.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/697791713662956/
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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Invent Your Future
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