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14.05.15

Online and Being Alone

In her latest essay, Yanti Sastrawan talks about social media and its ability to connect as well as alienate people. She describes the idea of loneliness, solitude, intimacy and how social media affects the way we view individuals. Take a look.

13.05.15

D.I.Y. Music with Arian 13

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.

12.05.15

HMGNC – Today and Forever

The name Homogenic should be familiar to followers of Indonesian music. The group has been involved in Bandung's music scene for over a decade now (established in 2002). With 4 releases under their belt, the group returns as HMGNC, and after intensively preparing their next album the self-described electronic sci-pop group has released a brand new song for their fans and soon to be fans to enjoy. In collaboration with Papermoon Records, "Today and Forever" is a mid-tempo atmospheric experience, with washes of synth pads enveloping listeners, a steady drum machine in the pocket supporting it, and smooth vocals leading the track with romantic and hopeful lyrics as the centerpiece of the music. The dreamy vibe creates a contemplative mood, with Amandia Syachridar's silky voice reciting lyrics such as "Asleep and awake, happy and sad, aware and subconscious - with you, with you, with you, I've fallen in love with you" in the midst of the instrumentation almost as if the music is in her head - daydreaming of a new love or perhaps an unhealthy passionate obsession. The music ends with the sound of the synths oscillating into a snowball of sound, reaching the climax as if the mood and feelings can no longer be contained nor controlled. "Today and Forever" is a very sweet song, take a listen through the link below, and it is a free download for a limited time, so go to their Soundcloud page and add it into your digital music library. Also, the group promises to release new songs in the upcoming months in support of their upcoming new album, so keep an eye out.

11.05.15

Thursday Noise

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.

08.05.15

A Guide to Australia

Australia is a mysterious and beautiful nation with over 10,000 beaches. It has a very diverse and multicultural population. Moreover, Australia does have some of the world’s greatest views and outdoor recreations. Recently, Australia has increasingly been known for its youth culture, cuisine, shopping and its unique suburbs. Take a look at some of our favorite Australian suburbs in this guide. This article is brought to you by Tourism Australia and Wego.

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07.05.15

Leaving to Return

In the final essay of her series on travelling, Dwiputri Pertiwi talks about the experience of leaving one comfort zone, responding to a new environment, the sense of longing, and the relationship between humans and their surroundings. Read how Dwiputri Pertiwi summarizes travelling in this essay.

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