We’ve already talked about education and national identity in the first two meetings. What are we going to discuss about this month?
Has the Internet era given birth to a global taste? In the case of fashion, Yvan Rodick, a popular blogger known as Facehunter, claims that the opposite is true. “People think being an individual is cool so they try to use elements that already exist from somewhere else but they would do their own mix, and in the end I think there is more diversity,” he noted in an interview with Whiteboard Journal. Are our standards of aesthetics in fashion shaped by the Internet’s diverse sources?
- If what Rodick said about individuality was right, does this mean that the Internet has given individuals the confidence to explore and develop their own tastes instead of solely relying on certain iconic figures?
- Have fashion blogs such as and become main references?
- Are print fashion magazines still relevant? Or has the Internet managed to turn the locality of magazines accessible to an international audience, hence creating the same impact as fashion blogs?
- Aesthetics vs. Function
- According to Auguste Soeasastro, more and more attention is paid to the aesthetics of fashion rather than its practicality. Can this emphasis on the aesthetic aspect of fashion affect the way people respond to beauty?
- What will happen if fashion turns into an object of art devoid of function regardless of the creative energy that went into it?
’s Sally Singer once noted that it is important to pay attention to cultural contexts in order to truly understand fashion. But since obtaining references from sources outside one’s own comfort zone, how should one know where one culture ends and another begins?
Does culture affect what is considered to be “good fashion”?
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
7—9 pm
Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan
(near the language section)
Jl. Asia Afrika 8
Sogo Plaza Senayan Lt. 5
Jakarta 10270
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The Boston based brand, New Balance, introduces its latest MT580 inspired sneakers. Available in two colorways – the classic New Balance grey and navy blue – the collection still retains the suede/mesh upper of the original MT580, but it also includes a sole unit with Revlite cushioning. Revlite’s technology is popular for maximizing the comfort of the wearer, and also because of its lightweight feel.
But that’s not all New Balance has to offer this season. The winter 2013 collection also consists of three models that are available in grey-blue, indigo and red. Unlike the Tier 1 models, these ones feature Nubuck leather/mesh uppers.
The come in sizes 5-11 and 12 (width D).
For further information, click here.
who will be graced with our own stage, are proud to support a day long back-yard style outdoor party showcasing a specific fresh genre of music with the support of respected music communities doing varied activities such as a record fair, live podcasting of guest music stars, discussing their music collections and their latest works in music.
Taman Kridaloka, Senayan.
7 September 2013.
3 pm - midnight.
IDR 150,000,- (presale)
IDR 200,000,- (at the door)
0817 9350 610 (from 9am to 5pm)
AKSARA KEMANG
Jl. Kemang Raya 8B
Jakarta 12730
Phone: (021) 719 9288
AKSARA CILANDAK TOWN SQUARE
Cilandak Town Square 2nd floor unit 153
Jl. TB. Simatupang Kav. 17
Jakarta 12430
Phone: (021) 7592 0347
AKSARA PLAZA INDONESIA
Plaza Indonesia level 5 unit E02
Jl. MH. Thamrin Kav. 28-30
Jakarta 10350
Phone: (021) 310 7711
AKSARA PACIFIC PLACE
Pacific Place 4th floor unit 406A
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53
Jakarta 12190
Phone: (021) 5797 3740
www.reform.co.id
www.soundshineevents.com
Reform is proud to have three renowned artists from the internationally acclaimed Stones Throw Records to perform at the event.
International
Perhaps the ultimate label in the independent/underground hip-hop roster, Stones Throw Records have been supplying indie-music fans with a steady stream of quality music that stretches from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Prog-Rock and everything in between. Headed by renowned DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw have, since 1996, gained worldwide acclaim through their impressive roster that includes Madlib, J Dilla, MF DOOM, Mayer Hawthorne, Myron & E, Aloe Blacc, Dudley Perkins, Karriem Riggins as well as the trio who are about to make their way to Indonesia: Dam Funk, Chris Karns and The Stepkids.
Known amongst his peers and fans alike as the "Ambassador of Boogie Funk", Dam Funk is heir-apparent to Prince, The Egyptian Lover, Rick James, Zapp and other synth-funk pioneers. His Boogie, Modern Soul and Electro-Funk sets have become a staple for crowds in his native Los Angeles as well as finding its way into dance floors across the globe.
The Stepkids formed in 2009 after playing in bands and as sidemen for other musicians for years. Guitarist/vocalist Jeff Gitelman, bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Dan Edinberg and drummer/vocalist Tim Walsh—came together to play music that is a gleeful blend of classic jazz, R&B, funk, 70s pop rock and countless other genres and styles to create a uniquely personal brand of modern psychedelic soul.
American turntablist, who won the 2011 DMC World DJ Championships. He has also won the 2002 WSTC World Championships, six DMC Regional Championships, and three Redbull Thre3style Championships. He has produced songs for Ahmad and Mayer Hawthorne. Chris has also shared stages around the world with industry legends such as Run-D.M.C., A Tribe Called Quest, Common, Mos Def, and many others. He is currently the official touring DJ for Yelawolf.
Jamie Aditya is an award winning entertainer, presenter and actor who is best known for his work as a presenter for MTV and Discovery Channel. Jamie is also a giften soul-musician, having performed in various venues across the archipelago. He is currently working on his debut album, due to be released some time in the not so far away future.
Having migrated from Amsterdam to Bali after a respectable 25 years as a DJ and producer in Europe, Aardvarck is your DJ’s favourite DJ. His long career has seen him collaborate with a plethora of well-respected labels such and has made him the Dutch go-to-guy for many like-minded producers like The Gaslamp Killer, Theo Parrish, and Mark Pritchard and has Thom Yorke select his tracks for Radiohead’s Dead Air Space Office Chart. Aardvarck has also taken part in numerous prestigious festivals across the globe, including Sonar in Barcelona, Deviation in London with Benji B and Gilles Peterson, Panorama Bar in Berlin, Batofar in Paris with Moodymann and The Detroit Electronic Music Festival as well as performing in various venues in Japan, Cuba, Australia and Asia. Now in charge of Bali’s own soul/funk-centric ESKIMO bar, Aardvarck is ready to provide and share his rich musical knowledge at Reform.
Bergas Haryadita, one of W_Music’s music editors, is a seasoned DJ that has worked with many of the worlds best music groups including Japan’s FreeDisco, Rong Music, and London’s LaserMagnetic Crew. With experience in living in two of the world’s most music-centric cities (London and New York), Bergas has since returned to Jakarta where he can often be seen filling up dance floors at various Jakarta hotspots, injecting the Jakarta scene with funky tunes that revolve around Soul, Disco, House and everything else in between.
One of Jakarta’s finest and purest hip-hop disc jockeys, Nasa began his DJing career in 1997 in Jakarta before moving to the UK for 3 1/2 years. While in the UK DJ Nasa was greatly influenced by the skills of the DJ’s around him and the music they played. Taking an interest in the technical aspects of DJing, Nasa has been refining his scratch techniques over the past five years after moving back to Jakarta and has seen him star as the opening DJ for Ja Rule, Naughty by Nature and Sean Paul. With his true love lying in the area of DJ Breaks and Grooves DJ Nasa’s musical interest is vast, spanning from Acid Jazz to House to Drum & Bass and Hip Hop.
Co founder of the influential GOODNWS, REI is known for his eclectic DJ set, he always tries to introduce new sound to his mix, pushing the sound of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Disco, Boogie, Hip-Hop, Broken Beat, Beats, House and anything that related to progression of all genres of music above. His talent led him to open for world renowned DJ/Talent such as Cro-Magnon, Masaya Fantasista, Dam Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, Benji B, and Modern Funk duo from Sweden, Opolopo and Amalia. His hard work finally paid off when Juice Magazine voted him as DJ of the year back in 2011.
A member of the esteemed Jakarta based collective Ketoprak Malam, Archie started off his DJing as a sideline passion, and has since progressed into being one of Jakarta's finest selectors. Archie has been on the decks since 2009, and produces his own tracks & remixes just for kicks, playing at friends’ parties before moving on to gigs, pubs, and soon will be on the radio waves. This sound enthusiast will always please you with tasteful selections in a versatile style, from Bass to House Garage, from Hip-Hop to Modern Funk.
This native Torontonian made his mark on the scene by establishing himself as a premier party MC upon his arrival in Jakarta over a decade ago. He took the industry by storm as he rocked the mic through countless major events and clubs across the country, earning a number of awards along the way, including Ravelex and Paranoia’s MC of the Year, and named HardRock FM’s Paranoia Icon and Rookie of the Year. Since then, he has used his knowledge and passion for music to return to his rightful place behind the decks, and his versatility as a DJ has seen no boundaries, dropping a wide variety of musical genres during his set, while simultaneously controlling the vibe through the microphone.
One of the true pioneers in Indonesia’s urban scene, he began his illustrious career by building the SoulMenace label and claiming several accolades such as multiple-winner of Paranoia’s DJ of the Year and International Breakthrough of the Year awards. This one-of-a kind turntable specialist rose to the top of his game, going from club DJ to performing alongside several top-notch local stars and opening for numerous foreign acts. He still finds himself in high demand as he still sets himself apart with high-energy sets filled with scratches, cuts, and beat-juggling, to showcase the definition of a true turntablist.
In order to make the event a success, Reform have made an exclusive partnership with Whiteboard Journal, Jakarta’s definitive online destination for a creative lifestyle community that also boasts its own music community/section in the form of W_Music. Whiteboard Journal, who will be graced with its own stage at the event, will play a crucial role at the event, not only as a media partner, but also in the gathering local music communities and individuals to participate at the event, be it through DJ performances or by inviting Jakarta based independent record shops to sell their goods and merchandise at the event. The local communities and individuals who will participate include:
GOODNWS are a dedicated music media based in Jakarta, Indonesia with a purpose to spread the sound of Soul, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Afro Beats, Boogie, Disco, Hip-Hop, Minimal, Deep House, Beats, Future Music, and other music genres that are heavily influenced by all the music genres above. GOODNWS also acts as a music promoter, independent record label and artist management with the mission to create a platform for local talents to express their music and bring inspiring artists to Indonesia to exchange thoughts in music, productions, and anything related to progression of music.
An anomaly in the vast declining availability of physical record stores in Jakarta, Monka Magic Vinyl is perhaps one of the saving graces of the Indonesian record industry. Selling quality and highly sought-after vinyl, cds, DVDs and various other music related merchandise, Monka Magic also happen to officially distribute Stones Throw vinyl records and CDs in Indonesia.
One of Kemang’s best kept secrets, Hi-Fidelity is a vinyl-only record store with a distinctly underground feel, located on the top floor of Kemang’s Café Mondo. Run by one of Jakarta’s premier record collectors in the shape of Fadli Aat, the store has been in operation for just over a year and has already established itself as a focal point for Jakarta’s left-field music lovers.
A virtual record store run by two respectable members of Jakarta’s music community: Space System’s Jonathan Kusuma and Quirk It Soundsystem’s Gerhan, Akamady have been actively selling vinyl records and other music related paraphernalia online for over a year with an impressive catalogue to boot.
Innovation has always been a part of Nike's MO, and that is exactly what they have brought to the table with their latest product, Tech Fleece. Dubbed the "modern interpretation of the fleece", this reinvention of the fabric aims to bring lightweight apparel for the active consumer while having the same comfort and warmth of fleece. The first application of this Tech Fleece includes The , which adapts the Tech Fleece to established Nike products. The collection also includes a . For more information regarding the Nike Tech Fleece, check out the official link below.
On August 27, 2013, we had our second event at Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan. This month’s theme is national identity, which is a big part of who we are and aren’t (or believe to be or not be), whether we realize it or not. A majority of the participants who voiced their opinions have experienced living outside their home countries, and can therefore compare and contrast different ways of life.
Despite the nomadic tendencies of the current generation, and how migration – both in the physical sense and that achieved through the Internet – has made national identity more fluid, the values of one particular city, region or country still prove to be more dominant than others in a person’s life. While travelling and relocating can indeed expand one’s point of view, there is still one main reference point that is used as the basis of processing new information and experiences.
- It is almost impossible to come to the conclusion that there is only one single sense of national identity. As one participant noted, everyone has multiple layers of identity – citizenship, ethnicity, and worldview. All aspects need to be analyzed if one seeks to have a deeper understanding of one’s own national identity.
- Another participant highlighted the difference between the state and the nation, and how one typically has a strong relationship with only one of the two.
- There were also repetitive comments on the flaws of Indonesia, as well as how they can or cannot be fixed. Here, the big question was whether we should look at more advanced nations as an example to simply emulate or use as references that we adapt to our own context.
- Following the previous point, it also becomes apparent that comparing ourselves to our past selves as opposed to the current state of others will be more useful if we aspire to improve and develop.
- In the international setting, Indonesia is still regarded as a “third world nation” despite signs of modernity across the country (particularly in the big cities). Participants argued on how to cope with that label. Have we come to accept that label by simply ignoring it, or does it serve as an incentive to show what we are capable of? Is it even necessary to prove others wrong? Would it benefit us?
- History, and the relationship that we have with the history of our nation, was also one of the popular topics in last night’s discussion. Do we need to understand the past in order to strengthen our sense of belonging?
Since the discussion’s participants were mostly Indonesian citizens, most of the topics were heavily focused on Indonesia. However, it is clear that with the Internet, those who had never lived abroad are also exposed to foreign culture, politics, ideas, public figures, etc. – even if the depth of their involvement may vary.
The combination of physical and cyber migration has brought us to the idea of “world citizenship.” Perhaps this generation is more connected with the world compared to those of previous eras, but what if the connection remains at a philosophical level? Would a legitimate document enforcing that sense of connectedness with the world change the way we make sense of our existence? Would it make us want to become members of smaller groups, even if it is not based on nations (e.g. interests and ideologies)?
When the Greek philosopher, Diogenes announced, “I am a citizen of the world,” was he just being philosophical or did he have something more practical in mind?
If you would like to share your thoughts on any of the above points or respond to the questions, please feel free to tweet us @wjournal #WeDiscuss. Or send us an e-mail to with the subject title “We Discuss #2.”
The Whiteboard Journal team would like to thank those who joined the second We Discuss meeting. We hope to see you again in future discussions. Next month’s theme is: . Stay tuned for the specific topics!
Happy Coda. Released digitally by the same netlabel as her first album, Yes No Wave Music, Happy Coda consists of eight tracks all created by Frau herself.
. Moving on, a playful and teasing feel through the transition of piano melodies can be found in . Her pure vocal such as in are also the highlight of her songs. But one definitely cannot get over Tarian Sari easily.
the album is available for free download here.
Something More
Water
Empat Satu
Tarian Sari
Mr. Wolf
Arah
Suspens
Whispers
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
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
