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.
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.
"Sharing is caring," they say. In this digital age, caring is not the only reason for people to share. Speed and the mere fact that one can share information anytime, anywhere makes the whole process possible. Zocko, a recently established networking site, combines social media and online shopping to link online and offline ideas of sharing to social influence and reward systems.
Since the 90s, Shinsuke Chida has become a key figure in Tokyo's underground house music scene. After paying his dues experiencing the music scene inside and outside of Japan Chida established Ene Records in 2009, where he collects and releases music old and new that are plenty in variety but undoubtedly of his taste. During a vacation in Indonesia Chida visited Whiteboard Journal's HQ and talked about music with our interviewer, Bergas.
What makes music so loveable is that you do not necessarily have to be a musician to enjoy it. It is relatable, and has been a constant in human civilization, and it continues to change and adapt. In books, music finds its place in both fact and fiction. The titles featured in this selection are available for purchase in Kinokuniya Bookstores in Jakarta.
As you will find out in this Interview, Anitha Silvia loves the East Java's city of Surabaya. An active member of C2O Library & Collabtive, Ayorek!, Indonesia Netlabel, and Sunday Market - her dedication to create a thriving cultural environment in Surabaya is strongly felt. Responsible for many events ranging from educational to entertainment, Silvia shared stories and opinions regarding her work in this Interview. Enjoy.
As you will read in the interview, Lisa Virgiano is passionate about Indonesian food and ingredients. Establishing Azanaya in 2009 as means to channel her interest, she quickly delved into understanding Indonesia's agricultural history and became one of the most trusted experts in culinary tradition. Whiteboard Journal had the opportunity to interview Virgiano where she talked about the importance of understanding food, Indonesia's potential in agriculture, and her interests as well as projects she is currently involved in.
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.
