22.08.25
W_LIST: Best Local Music of 2025 So Far
Sederet pilihan lagu-lagu lokal terbaik sejauh ini di 2025, langsung dari ruang editorial kami.
Sederet pilihan lagu-lagu lokal terbaik sejauh ini di 2025, langsung dari ruang editorial kami.
As a relatively new video-making collective, Gundala Pictures stole the attention when they made Pandai Besi's Daur Baur documentary. The unit continues their good work with their rendition of Seaside's Giggle and Blush. Their latest project, "Iblis Jalanan", a short film that built from Bangkutaman's song is a highlight from 2014's local short film. We sit with Dana Putra from Gundala Pictures to talk about music videos and MTV.
Having been active for approximately 5 years, Cut and Rescue has made their mark in the Jakarta art scene. Through the medium of collage they have sought to contribute to the environment they are a part of, and at the same time expand the meaning of the medium itself. The character of their work is bold and often fearless as they unabashed to express their ideas. Take a look at the article below to learn about Cut and Rescue and be sure to view their work live when you have the chance.
Reza Afisina, also known by the name "Asung" is an aclaimed artist from Indonesia's contemporary art scene. His work covers video, performance and installation and have been included in numerous exhibitions worldwide. We had a chance to visit his home to talk about performance art, the development of contemporary art in indonesia and the future of Ruangrupa.
Making its debut with the reinvention of Footurama, Freeform Fabrication has recently released its very first fashion collection. We spoke to its co-designer and co-owner Max Suriaganda about the brand’s philosophy, as well as his view of streetwear today, and how all of them factor into what Freeform Fabrication is today.
If you have invested time in Jakarta's art scene then the work of Marishka Soekarna should be familiar. Her playful and often solemn artwork has been featured multiple exhibitions, and her collaborations grace the covers and pages of music albums, posters, and books. She is also co-owner and designer at UGLY, a brand where she and her partners bring their artistic direction into product design. We had the chance to visit Marishka at her home studio to talk about her background, opinion and projects in the arts.
For those who are curious about what the atmosphere is like in Indonesia’s burgeoning independent music scene, Irockumentary.com is a website that must be visited. Started in 2009 by photographer Agung Hartamurti as a hobby, Irockumentary’s photographic archive quickly grew into the premier website for concert photography, with a roster of contributors from all over the nation.
Di episode ketiga Direktori, kami berkunjung ke Makassar untuk belajar tentang bagaimana semangat literasi menghidupkan budaya kota juga tentang kebersamaan dalam keberagaman.
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
