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.
Chances are either you've heard of Lulu Ratna or seen her in film festivals. Her relentless work in bringing spotlight to Indonesian films has earned her the respect from the industry. She is currently working with DocNet Southeast Asia to promote documentary filmmaking in the region. Whiteboard Journal had the chance to talk to Lulu Ratna as she was organizing ChopShots, a DocNet Southeast Asia documentary film festival.
Sex is not only an activity that takes place behind closed doors, but also a topic often talked about in secrecy. There is a tendency to tip-toe around this rather delicate subject, and though humorous references to sex are not uncommon in daily conversation, its presence in more serious public discourse is rare. How should we approach the elephant in the room?
A legendary Indonesian singer, Waldjinah has blessed the archipelago with her traditional Javanese vocal stylings for decades. The Surakarta (Solo) native has recorded over 200 albums and 1500 songs, and has been dubbed "The Queen of Keroncong." Whiteboard Journal had the chance to visit the songstress at her home in Solo to chat about her career, keroncong, and the future of traditional Indonesian music.
Graphic novels and comics are often associated with books that are "just for kids," but anyone who has seriously explored the medium would know that they can appeal to many more age groups than one. This month, Whiteboard Journal offers a selection of graphic novels that focus on various themes. All titles are available at Kinokuniya bookstores in Jakarta.
Although Paulus Mintarga's career began as a contractor, his passion for architecture and design led him to explore the two fields, resulting in Solo's very first eco-boutique hotel, Rumah Turi. The founder of design-house Rempah Rumah Karya, Paulus' approach to design is unique and dedicated to using locally sourced material. We visited the designer and architect in his Rempah Rumah Karya office in Solo, where he shared with us his perspective on design.
DJ Jet Baron is credited to be the person who introduced Japan to Funky Kota (Funkot), a dance music genre from Indonesia. He took part in helping create a Funkot scene in Japan, and often visits Indonesia to learn more about the genre's origin and culture. We recently sat down with DJ Jet Baron in Cafe Mondo to talk about his love for Funkot and his experiences introducing the music in Japan.
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.
