I missed Record Store Day because I had a performance (which was an awesome experience, thank you JFCC), and though it sort of bummed me out because I really wanted to know what sort of special releases were available, particularly at Aksara, I got some really great news via SRM Management's email: Well, sort of. Sorealist, as they call it, is a compilation album featuring some of the group's best material plus some singles that were only available in soundtracks and such. Now the real treat comes in three brand new songs titled
really puts Sore's ability to bring that romantic Indonesian nostalgia sound on the forefront with it being a ballad (and the chorus in the background really-really brings an emotional edge to it), retains that nostalgic vibe and an even more dramatic effect with the horn section weaving through it. Finally is the catchiest of the three, with the word "Gila" being repeated over and over giving the song a dizzying effect.
Great to see Sore back, and listening to the new songs I'm getting very curious as to what musical direction the group has in store for us. You can purchase the album by clicking the link below, and be on the look out for a physical release!
Jakarta Foreign Correspondence Club returns with another charity jam! Taking place this weekend at Hotel Akmani in Menteng, the jam showcases the talents of four local acts: Sigmun, Negative Lovers, Jirapah (that's me!), and Jamie Aditya (a very rare performance by the man). As this is a charity jam, proceeds from the event will go to the JFCC Memorial Funds which goes into a journalist training program. Tickets are 75,000 presale and 125,000 a the door. Do come to the event for great music and to support a good cause! JFCC Charity Jam is held in memory of Tim Mapes, a JFCC member for the Wall Street Journal who died from brain cancer in 2010.
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Official JFCC Charity Jam Statement:
The JFCC is proud to announce another year of Jakarta’s premier showcase of local music! After four years, the JFCC Charity Jam in Memory of Tim Mapes is still going strong, thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Mapes family. Thanks to Glynn and Elizabeth Mapes, we are able to once again to honor their son Tim, a former Jakarta-based correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, who died from brain cancer in 2010 at the age of 42.
The Jam will be held on Saturday, April 20 at the Akmani Hotel on Jalan Wahid Hasyim, No. 91, in Menteng. Get your tickets fast as only 300 have been printed. Early birds pay 75,000 rupiah, and tickets (if we have any left) will also be sold at the door for 125,000 rupiah. For pre-sale tickets (no reserving by phone or email) stop by the JFCC office or contact Ida at office@jfcc.info or 390.3628. Doors open at 7 and the first band will go on at 8 PM. The event is open to the public and tickets are on sale now!
Tim was a big fan of Slank and other Indonesian bands, and it is in that spirit that the JFCC brings to you this annual charity event, whose proceeds will go to the JFCC Memorial Fund for the training of Indonesian journalists.
Kicking off the night is Sigmun, a group of four 20-something musicians united by their love of Zeppelin and Sabbath. The Bandung-based outfit has officially released only one EP, but if you saw “The Raid” in Jakarta, you will know them from the killer song at the end of the movie. The song is not available anywhere so you definitely do not want to miss them play it live!
Hot on the heels of our Freudian friends is another head case that used to be called Denial. After discovering a conflict with another band of the same name, the Jakarta natives opted for the sadly romantic name of Negative Lovers. Regardless, their music is still in a class of its own, equal parts psychedelia, garage rock and ‘60s chic. Known for their trance-inducing live performances, the band is in its own right a kind of supergroup with members from The Brandals, Ikat Kepala and SPCLMVS. The Dark Knight rises again indeed!
Jirapah, in penultimate position, was born in Brooklyn, where Ken and Mar earned a solid following of underground fans. Since moving back to Jakarta in 2010, the couple has picked up a few more personnel to help them round out their experimental sound. Frontman Ken Jenie’s life-long interest in composing has produced a sound that he calls “raw and heavy on the reverb and delay” and that quickly becomes apparent when checking out the band members work their myriad effects on stage.
Closing out the night we have a rare appearance by multi-talented artist Jamie Aditya, though he too is going by a different name these days. To find out what it is check out his debut album “LMNOP,” a soulful romp where Motown meets Curtis Mayfield. Almost entirely self-produced, the album features this former MTV VJ and Discovery Channel host on just about every instrument, from keys and guitar to vocals and percussion. For the gig, his first in two years, Jamie has put together a solid ensemble from Jakarta to help him funk it up and bring down the house.
And if all of that’s not enough, DJ Bodrek will once again be keeping your ears company before, during and after the show, which once again is being held at the Akmani Hotel.
Be there!
The JFCC Executive Committee
W_Music’s Cliff Notes is a monthly music event at Kemang’s Cafe Mondo with a simple goal: a place where people can get-together and relax while nodding their heads to various styles of music booming through the speakers. Each month will feature W_Music resident spinners in the form of Bergas and Fat Cat Ffonz plus a well-selected guest performer, disc jockey, or musician who will be asked to share their taste of music with all. Head boppers, finger snappers and hip shakers, this one is for you!
Gratts is what you would call a DJ, not a producer-cum-DJ-for-the-sake-of-scoring-dollars-and-chicks, although the latter is still up for debate. His enthusiasm and knowledge of underground dance music led him to curate the house section for the website in Brussels, together with long-time friend Kong. Gratts also hosts ‘’, dedicated to togetherness and deep, timeless house music. Throughout the years, Gratts has had the honour of sharing the decks with djs like , and among others, as well as playing warm up sets for gigs by or. To listen to Gratts on the wheels-of-steel, do head down to W_Music’s Cliff Notes Vol.5.
Gratts - Toujours Ensemble by Laid Back on Mixcloud
It's finally out! Fresh Los-Angeles based funkster is finally releasing his third studio album, this time in collaboration by Wu Tang rhyme machine . And you can listen to the album christened '' in full on or through the media player below.
'In the tradition of the Wu-Tang Clan, this collaboration is brash and Technicolor and heartfelt.'
We have previewed a number of prominent Indonesian graphic designers in our interview section. We have asked them the core questions of their journey and choices that motivated them to pursue their passion.
With a similar notion in mind, prolific brand consultant, design journalist, and host of podcast series “Design Matters”, have already been uncovering many aspects of the design industry for almost two decades now. In the book, she enlightens us to understand the thought-process of twenty-one of the world’s most celebrated graphic designers (With particular focus to the ones who reside in US). The book, which bears no visuals at all, contains segments of interviews with crafted individuals of the likes of and even .
Throughout each conversation, you will be mostly astonished by the varying aspirations and values these designer hold on to. For example, holds a belief that the most enjoyable job will not earn you money. He puts it in his own term , encouraging him to focus on work that give him personal fulfillment although less gratifying economically.
Whereas, designer and educator, , might contradict with the idea and go along with an advice that designer Paul Rand once suggested to him which is “make lots of money” with a belief that once you have no monetary constraints, you can start things with the utmost freedom.
The book also explores many revelation about the term graphic design and the contradictory idea of design being either a tool for communication for the public - or a simple form of self-expression only as remarkably discussed by Peter Saville.
This isn’t just a book for graphic designers. Keep in mind it's also not a how-to book on design. It’s a book for anyone curious to know how the great minds behind design work. You can even call it a philosophical book about graphic design.
This one is from the good folks at ! Watch Detroit Techno beat-smith take a video of himself taking on the challenge of building a beat from David Banner's "Like a Pimp" in 30 minutes. At first glance it might seem like a video of someone's backside for 6 minutes, but when you dig deeper, one will realize that this is one funky music-meister at work.
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.
