Right, this is a bit old (a month), but highly acclaimed producer and southern-rap impresario have apparently joined forces again, this time under the guise of releasingan LP sequel to their highly acclaimed joint album , which is available for free download. Get the new album through the link below and watch the video of featuring above.
Our friends from Cafe Mondo recently produced their very own t-shirt! ? In short, it is a cafe/venue/record store nestled in the South Jakarta neighborhood of Kemang. The selection of music is great, and it's vintage Indonesian pop culture-decor makes for a pleasant atmosphere. If you follow Whiteboard Journal then you will also know that they have been hosting our events because it's a venue where anyone can experiment playing any type of music (and we do love trying new things!). As you can see from the sorta-blurry picture above (front and back views of the tee), the misty grey tee features the cafe logo in the front, while the back graphic has images that gives you an idea of what the place is all about. (you can contact them via their Facebook page about it).
To find out more about , take a look at our interviews with Shunsuke Izumimoto and Aat Fadli, two of the three individuals responsible for this establishment.
How do you keep in touch with your friends? In these modern days, most of you would probably mention various platforms of connection such as social media and instant messaging applications. But the question is, do you really connect? Is it you who really interact with them or is it a construction of yourself according to what you want people to see?
takes you to rethink the shifted meaning of connection and intimacy between people who have been degraded by social networks. In this highly demanding society, we humans learn to adapt and present a favorable persona though social network without realizing the fact that it only makes us lonelier.
This video will give you eye-pleasing graphic and thoughtful information of connection created by social networks through the Internet and technology. In four short minutes, will make you evaluate yourself and your use of social networks.
On her recent visit Japan, our avid art enthusiast, Mitha Budhyarto shares her eye opening experience in one of Japan's promising art festival, the Setouchi Triennale. Despite the common idea of exhibitions being held in an indoor gallery, In this piece, we learn how the coastal area of “Setouchi” region challenges the ordinary contemporary art spaces.
Last night (30/07/2013), we had our first event at Kinokuniya Plaza Senayan. Since was the theme of this month’s discussion, an issue that all of us can relate to on so many different levels, there was an interesting exchange of ideas, reflections, and criticisms. There were a lot of micro-debates that resulted from the fact that our participants approached education from a variety of perspectives. After all, what is a discussion without a handful of disagreements? Thankfully, there were points that were collectively approved, as well as some humourous moments here and there to ease the tension.
- Education ought to be understood in a wider cultural context
- Formal schooling helps to structure one's thoughts
- Teachers/educators have the role of guiding and encouraging students
- Self-taught learners need to find an effective way to process the information they consume
- Comparing systems of education, as well as the glorification of numbers (test scores, school ranks) seem to be a problem in many parts of the world (not only in Indonesia)
- One should avoid an “either/or” approach as formal and informal methods can coexist
- The failures of the schooling system are caused by a number of things; from the never-ending demands of society to the inconvenient structure of the system itself
- Grades can have the positive effect of encouraging discipline, as well as the negative effect of creating a competitive culture (winners vs. losers)
- The pursuit of education can be seen from a practical point of view (to earn a better living), an ideal point of view (self-enrichment)
- Education entails confidence and the process of absorbing values
In the end, it all came down to the following question:
If you would like to answer the question or share your thoughts on any of the above points, please feel free to tweet us @wjournal #WeDiscuss. Or send us an e-mail to with the subject title "We Discuss #1."
Last but not least, we would like to thank those who joined Whiteboard Journal’s first We Discuss meeting! We hope to see a great mix of familiar and new faces next month. Hint for next month’s theme: .
probably wouldn’t need any introduction by now. But for those who are uninitiated, they are Indonesia’s most celebrated Indie band, ever since exploding into the scene with their eponymous album in 2005. , accompanied by the release of Europe tour journal.
Her strong and husky vocal is magnetic and commanding as she dance and prowl on the stage. In between songs, Apsari seems to enjoy interacting and laughing along with the audience as one would to a friend. Of course, other members of the band also had their own shining moment. Drummer John Navid and Cellist Ricky Surya Virgana are both electrifying with their brief solo instrumental piece.
During the brief intermission, the crowd is treated to behind the scene of the band’s journey during the European tour. And almost immediately, the band is back with the second set, driving the crowd delirious with winsome hits such as Aksi Kucing. Here, band members, especially Apsari, let loose of any inhibitions and prance around wildly on stage. The band also couldn’t have wished for a better audience. The energetic crowd cheers, claps and even sings along without any prompting.
Cynics will be quick to point out that the popularity of the band, which is influenced by sounds from the 30s and 70s, is build on nostalgia of old songs. However, nostalgia itself is based on personal association of the past. One interesting fact to point out is all of the members are born in the early 80s. And judging from the crowd’s faces, most of them are in their twenties.
In this stressful and quick pace modern life, any individuals who yearn to seek solace is given. Back to a slower time where one is able to contemplate and enjoy the activities he/she loves to do. Fortunately for all of us, White Shoes & the Couple Company is here to bridge that needs.
. If any, it will only fuel fans’ hunger of experiencing such exhilarating performance from the band in the coming future.
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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