Formed near the end of 2013, bedchamber is a Jakartabased unit offering sounds mostly unheard of in Indonesia’s current independent music scene. As a generation largely influenced, shaped, even nurtured by the internet, Ratta (vocals/guitars), Abi (guitars), Smita (bass), and Ariel (drums) met through mutual concerns of being young today. Draining as it is, it sparked in them the certainty and spirit to huddle through the phase together—as a band. Their doubts and worries then manifest themselves as an introductory number quite matter-of-factly titled “Youth”.
“Youth” speaks of man’s lack of preparedness upon being met by a new decade of his life. This premise is further intensified by bedchamber’s music, evoking feelings of happiness, yet not without a tinge of somber melancholy set off by the realization that the happiness is fleeting.
“This song puts us in a limbo,” Smita remarks, “between ages and different feelings while facing the close of teenagehood.”
This single is one out of five tracks adding up to bedchamber’s debut EP titled Perennial, to be released under Kolibri Rekords in both CD and digital format at the end of September 2014. The tracks were recorded in July through August of the same year, “Youth” being the second track of the EP.
“Youth” was officially released on September 5 through deathrockstar(dot)club exclusively, and can be played and downloaded freely on bedchamber’s Soundcloud page. Further information is soon to be announced.
Contact
twitter: @bedchamber
facebook: /bedchambermusic
soundcloud: bedchamber
bbedchamberr@gmail.com
Kolibri Rekords
twitter: @KolibriRekords
kolibri.rekords@gmail.com
0878 80500904 (Daffa Andika)
This one is for you graphic designers! Organized by the Asian Creative Network (ACN) and co-organized by creative social network Ubies, Asian Creative Awards seek to support and introduce designers in Asia in a global scale. Focused on Graphic Art, the awards invites you to submit works of graphic design, illustrations, photography, and more, to represent the future of of Asia's creative scene.
Judged by some of the best designers in Asia (names include Chris Lee from Asylum, Ignatius Hermawan Tanzil from LeBoYe, and Hiro Sugiyama from Enlightenment), as well as international media (including your very own Whiteboard Journal), it is safe to say that Asian Creative Awards will have a quality standard of judging.
Winning this international awards will earn you what the organizer calls "Asia Presentation Tour" where the person will be exposed to what is happening in the Asian creative scene, as well as the chance to present their work to an international audience (all the prizes are listed below).
Do take a look at the details below and be sure to participate in Asian Creative Awards to be a part of Asia's thriving creative scene.
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The Asian Creative Awards are meant to support the artists who are the next generation of the Asian creative scene by giving them opportunities to work abroad. In anticipation of the ever growing potential of the creativity and culture of Asia, we are now accepting a wide range of entrants with the power to succeed on the global stage regardless of nationality of genre.
Graphic design, illustrations, photography, and other art that can be submitted for application in a two dimensional format.
Criteria:
Artwork that seems like it will be at the forefront of the next generation of the creative scene in Asia
Application period:
15.9.2014 to 11.15.2014
Winners will be announced 12.20.2014 (date subject to change)
Requirement:
We accept applications from all Asian creators with a desire to work internationally, both professional and amateur, regardless of nationality of age.
How to Enter:
Please apply through the entry page on the Asian Creative Awards website (CLICK HERE).
Grand Prize (1 winner)
Extra Prize: "Asia Presentation Tour"
Travel and hotel fare along with the chance to make a presentation in one Asian nation.
(the exact destination will be recommended by ACN)
The winning artwork will be featured on the pages of design magazine "+DESIGNING," the Asian creative magazine, "Asian Creative Network," and on the ubies website.
ACN Exchange Award (1 winner)
Extra Prize: "Asia Presentation Tour"
Travel and hotel fare along with the chance to make a presentation in one Asian nation.
(the exact destination will be recommended by ACN)
Special Prizes:
Genkosha Illustration File Award (5 winners)
Extra Prize: The winning artwork will be featured on the pages of the 2015 edition of the Illustration File.
digmeout Award (1 winner)
Extra Prize: Sponsorship for exhibitions at art galleries DMO ARTS and digmeout ART & DINER as creator support from FM802's art project digmeout. (exact nature of the support will be determined after consulting with the winner)
IMG SRC Award (1 winner)
Extra Prize: And exhibition at the IMG SRC's event space ONE in Shanghai.
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Judges:
Chris Lee (Asylum, Singapore), Practical Design Studio (Thailand), Ignatius Hermawan Tanzil (LeBoYe, Indonesia), Hiro Sugiyama (Enlightenment, Japan), Naomi Hirabayashi (Japan).
Media Judges:
Eloquence (South Korea), One Magazine (China), cacao (Taiwan), adobo magazine (Philippines), Whiteboard Journal (Indonesia), start (Malaysia), CG+ (Thailand), +DESIGNING (Japan).
Public Voting will also be conducted online.
One thing that could underline the wide scope of exploration Sajama Cut is the figure of Marcel Thee as the vanguard of their eclectic discography. Indie rock, noise pop, ambient, folk-rock, baroque pop, lo-fi to electronics are various genres of music that have been explored by Sajama Cut. 4 years later, after the album "Manimal", Sajama Cut is preparing their 4th album.
The new thing that will be explored in the fourth album is the involvement of Sajama Cut’s personnel. As said by Banu, Sajama Cut’s drummer, "we all have different influences, and we continue to explore new music, from any era. There has never been the same Sajama Cut album from time to time. And the most challenging aspects of this album are how it will show us the integrity of Sajama Cut as a band." Not only that, this fourth album will also involve wide-scale artistic presentation that will be done with Sajama Cut’s artistic peers, including video art, paintings, illustrations, poetry, to short films.
And with these concepts, Sajama Cut with Elevation Records as a label-which plans to release the album in a variety of formats, has also been preparing a series of eclectic introduction teasers. In this latest teaser video, Sajama Cut again gave a little excerpt from one of the new songs that will be released in the 4th album, along with spoken words from their friends Chris Holms, who read out the pieces of the lyrics of some of the new songs. Those who have keen hearing will capture some of the titles of the new songs from the speech.
Footurama-visitors probably have noticed that their website and social media has been filled with the phrase "#PastFutureSense", and a keen eye will also notice that the logo has also been altered. What does this rebranding mean? We cannot reveal everything just yet, but what we know is that Footurama is expanding its scope as well as developing new concepts based on its lifestyle and fashion roots. Apparently the details will be revealed very soon, so while you wait, do follow their channels (links below) and keep a close eye on the #PastFutureSense campaign.
Footurama website
Footurama Twitter
Footurama Facebook
Footurama Instagram
It was an unfamiliar sight of the Santa Market (Pasar Santa) as we went up its rusty stairs to find Mondo’s listening party on the top floor. For this night, what used to be the sound of traders bantering amongst each other was replaced with the sound of Mondo’s guests talking to one another and records playing in the background. With just a few of its stalls open including two record stores and a coffee shop, it sets the right mood for the listening party.
After everyone gathered to listen to Mondo’s new single “Saturday Night”, we found a quiet place to chat with the man himself in the dark hallways of the market.
“Saturday is a day of celebration, Sunday is a day for rest. It’s a romantic song, and it is more about the celebration of life and romanticism,” said Mondo, explaining the inspiration behind his new single Saturday Light. “ I imagine it’s Saturday evening, I see my self standing on top of a hill, looking at the ocean, feeling the wind against my body”.
Mondo has always been known for someone who is more involved behind the scene. His works includes producing albums for artists such as Payung Teduh, Ayushita and Noh Salleh. Now after his two-year hiatus, he is ready to take on his new project with Ivy League Music.
“I still involve a lot of people in this, but the brainstorming process is very different,” explained Mondo, “I have to take all responsibilities and I am the decision maker from the beginning to the end”.
Friday was also Mondo’s birthday, a fine way to celebrate with his friends and fans alike.
Saturday Light is just a teaser of what’s coming. The album is planned to be released early next year, however, Saturday Light is available for listening online and soon on a 7-inch vinyl.
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Article written by: Emir Prasetyo
It is always a pleasure to see the world through another person's point of view, and through our latest program, #WJournalist, we were lucky enough to have you share your perspective through photography. As we celebrate Indonesia's independence day in August, we asked you what do you think of Indonesia, and we were treated to a lot of great photos through the hashtag #OURINDONESIA.
So how does one describe Indonesia? Some of the contributors described our country through a series of , such as this one took of a Raja Ampat waterside (as well as his feet) on a what seems like a very fine day:
This picture, taken by , shows a beautiful traditional village in Flores called Bena village:
@Ario_Laksono tagged us in a bunch of photography, this one stood out as he describes Jakarta in his comment as "padat dan mahal" (congested and expensive):
Some, such as , took the time to announce his love for the country despite its faults with pictures of activities such as this of an Independence Day Panjat Pinang Game with the description "Selamat hari kemerdekaan republik Indonesia.. Se error" nya negara ini, Saya tetap bangga jadi warga negara Indonesia.." (Happy Independence day, Indonesia, as "error" as this country is, I'm still proud to be a citizen."
The people of Indonesia also became a subject. This picture with the caption "Smile like teen spirit" by shows a smiling older man:
@tbthprchy shows an old man pushing his wheelchair in Solo with the Keraton wall as its backdrop, along with the caption "Legowo":
We could not get enough of people's expressions. Here is one by @nikos150:
@hilmihoi brought a bit of nostalgia with a photo of Ice Drop Blitar logo:
Bamboo Twist's @Mar_Galo says "There's always a (much) cheaper alternative to taxis."
Another photo by @ario_laksono shows a man sleeping on the floor of a train with a sheet of newspaper covering his face.
@bibirjahe took a solemn photograph of a blankon resting on a shelf with the caption "Heritage was partly identity, partly upbringing"
Indonesia is quite colorful, and this photograph of hand-woven fabrics by @clarysha really expresses that vibe:
Finally, this photo by @ngelangeli of two people on a jeep headed to a wide and beautiful unknown pretty much sums up Indonesia for us: "Indonesia = Adventure"
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Thank you very much to all who participated in the first #WJournalist campaign (the photographs were amazing!) as well as you who took the time to look at the pictures in this post. We will have another next month, and we hope to see more great pictures!
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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