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.
Arian Arifin, known by his nickname as Arian 13, is best known as vocalist of Seringai and as an artist. His involvement in Indonesia’s independent scene has spanned over 2 decades, and his contributions helped shape the vibrant scene it is today. We talked to Arian 13 regarding his contributions as a writer, musician, and show organizer.
Started by musician Jimi Multhazam to bring back the invigorating spirit of music gigs, Thursday Noise has become a semi-regular event music-enthusiast look forward to. Although music is its main theme, it has now included multi-disciplinary arts to celebrate the creativity of musicians in Indonesia. Read about Thursday Noise and why it has become a special event for Jakarta.
If you go to IndonesianNetlabelUnion.net you will find 21 labels listed, each offering their own roster and a variety of music. Dedicated to these labels who have distributed their music freely online for the world to hear, this is a list of some of our favorite releases from the netlabel. Take a listen to what we recommend, and find more music from the labels!
Located in the south of Surabaya, Medayu Agung is a private library established by Oei Hiem Hwie, an ex-journalist, ex-political prisoner, and enthusiast for history and knowledge. Within the building's walls are precious books, newspapers, and documents that were banned during the Soeharto era. We had the chance to know and visit Medayu Agung Library thanks to our friends at C2O Library and Collabtive.
Known for the iconic adaptation of Herge’s Tintin on Jokowi’s 2014 campaign, Demokreatif offered a fresh perspective on the political campaign. We visited their studio in the advertising agency “Berakar Komunikasi”, to talk with two Demokreatif’s Initiator, Yoga Adhistira and Hari Prast about their vision of an ideal political campaign and the importance of creative thinking.
Having been around since 2003, Wastedrockers is an essential website for those who want to know about the Indonesian Independent music scene. We talk to one of the initiators, Dede in their newly-opened music store, wr store to discuss the fanzine, and Indonesia's independent culture and the development of the thriving scene.
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.
