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.
While books certainly have more than enough power to unleash the powers of our imagination, there are times when we surrender our favorite stories to those who can make them come alive for us. This month, with the courtesy of Kinokuniya, we recommend 10 novels that have been interpreted to accommodate the big screen.
We managed to catch up with the legendary Indonesian humor band, Orkes Moral Pengantar Minum Racun (Music to Drink Poison To) or best known as OM PMR, before a practice session at Homie Studio in Tangerang. In existence since 1979, the band is enjoying a renewed existence and gearing up for a new album. They sat down with Whiteboard Journal and talked about their history, their take on music, and what makes them so special.
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.
A man who followed his passion to great success, Harry Murti’s love for music and instruments drove him to learn how to make his own drums. An autodidact drum crafter, his high-quality kits uses Indonesian wood, which help create his, own unique sound. Eager to share music knowledge, Harry also created a drum school and music camp.
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.
A familiar face amongst Jakarta’s vinyl enthusiasts, Agus of Warung Musik in Blok M Square has his finger in many pies. Besides running a full-time music store, Agus also helps international labels on Indonesian music reissues as well as running his own label, Majemuk Records. Chandra Drews and Ken Jenie paid him a visit and quizzed him on his store, record label and the current state of the Indonesian music 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.
