W_LIST: Best Local Music of 2025 So Far
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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.
Rocket Rain, Anggun Priambodo's first feature film that was officially released on March 1, 2014, might not have a plot but it is loaded with themes that are more or less linked to all of us. Written by Tumpal Tampubolon and produced by Babibutafilm in collaboration with buttonijo, the film fuses the concerns of daily life with splashes of surrealism and fantasy.
Most know Ade Paloh from the band Sore, which needs no introduction. From living overseas for many years to being in the midst of of Jakarta's legendary independent scene in the early 2000s, he has a lot of stories to tell. We sat down with Ade Paloh in his Jakarta flat to talk about music and film projects, as well as what inspires him creatively.
Jakarta's Old City, locally known as "Kota Tua" or simply "Kota," is considered to be the heart and soul of Indonesia's capital. But the inevitable passing of time, and new centers of recreation, business and residential areas have slowly washed away Kota's charm. The recent launch of a revitalization program will hopefully solve the problem.
As the last part of our Tropfest Penang coverage, we spoke with Singapore's prominent comedian, host, and actor, Gurmit Singh. Having been in the industry for over 20 years, he offered helpful insights about how the scene in Singapore has changed.
In a world that is increasingly interdependent, individuals who are actively contributing to the creative scenes of their own countries will eventually need to reach out to those living elsewhere. Asian Creatives is a book compiled by Ubies, a Japanese social network service that aims to connect the creative communities throughout Asia.
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