Kemang might be an ideal neighborhood in many ways, but as far as music shops are concerned, it still has a few improvements to make. Nestled among the lively restaurants and bars is Tokove, the sole go-to place for professional musicians and hobbyists alike. Not only does it offer a specialized selection of instruments equipment, but it also beams with a friendly atmosphere.
Like it or not, covers that adorn vinyl records (or any recorded music format for that matter) makes a huge impression amongst people browsing through a collection. We’ve asked the opinion of Mayo Ramando, the proprietor of Jakarta’s Monka Magic Vinyl in Kemang, to select 10 record covers that he personally holds dear.
What makes music so loveable is that you do not necessarily have to be a musician to enjoy it. It is relatable, and has been a constant in human civilization, and it continues to change and adapt. In books, music finds its place in both fact and fiction. The titles featured in this selection are available for purchase in Kinokuniya Bookstores in Jakarta.
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Whiteboard Journal, together with Soundshine Events, Mesacomm, Juice Magazine, Mevius, and GOODNWS made the "Reform Festival 2013" a reality. Taking place at Taman Kridaloka in the Gelora Bung Karno complex, this festival featured international and local music figures such as Dam Funk, Aardvarck, and Jamie Aditya. Here is Whiteboard Journal's recount of the event.
We can learn a lot about our roots by filling our heads with cold facts found in reference books, but we can also discover life's hidden truths from the products of a writer's observations that have been infused with his or her rich imagination. To celebrate the month of Indonesia's independence, Whiteboard Journal offers a selection of 10 books related to this country and its people with the courtesy of Kinokuniya Indonesia.
Will Sweeney's detailed, playful and psychedelic illustrations has become one of Whiteboard Journal's favorite, so when we heard that he was exhibiting his new work in London we jumped at the opportunity to cover it. Inspired by his travel to Mexico, Sweeney adapted elements distinct to this region into his own work and created an extension of his already established style.
