Berbicara tentang AXEAN Festival, kami mengundang beberapa alumninya, Batavia Collective dan The Panturas, untuk mengulik atmosfer di dalam festival musik tersebut yang seperti konsisten melambungkan nama-nama up-and-coming ke berbagai festival musik besar lainnya di mancanegara.
It was 12 o’clock on a sunny afternoon, I was looking for an address in the Keputran area, Surabaya. After tracing on some alley and asking for direction, a bare-chested little boy guides me into a house with a unique front, painted white with a door-without any window. The door itself is quite uncommon, it has no handle, only a unique wiring that serves as a doorbell. Just a moment after I rang the bell, the host open the door himself and then greeted me with a bright and energetic smile. Entering the house, the air is clement, even though there are a lot of antique products on the corner of the rooms. One of the antique product is a Steinmeyer piano with a stack of a composition book that has the host’s name on the cover, it says, “Composition by Slamet Abdul Sjukur”. Once dubbed as the founding father of contemporary Indonesian music, Slamet Abdul Sjukur already shared countless of transcendental music composition. His unconventional approach to composing music is an epiphany to music, not only to the local scene but also to the world. The abundant number of awards from around the world is the definite prove of his contribution. That afternoon, we talked about how he perceive music, where he reveal a new insight on the definition of music, “Music is not the matter of just human creativity, and it’s how we perceive the sound of the universe, so that the sound of the universe has a deeper meaning than just a sound. To me, that’s what music is. Many people consider thunder and heavy rain as something that just passes by. For me, that kind of moment is also a music because of its pressure and accent. That’s music for people who really cares about music. No matter how people play a musical instrument, if it doesn’t connect with the listeners, then for me it’s not music at all.” With all of his experience and wisdom, Slamet Abdul Sjukur continue to keep his dedication and love for music until his very last day. His brilliant mind, modest presence, and cheerful attitude will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Slamet Abdul Sjukur.
This episode of Loka Suara featuring “sharp” songs from electronic, pop, stone-rock, melodic hardcore, emo to math-rock. Take a listen to the episode and do look for the band featured if you like what you hear. We are looking to find more Indonesian bands to be featured on Loka Suara. If you would like to get your music here, do send your song’s mp3 or a link to your song online at contact@whiteboardjournal.com with the email title: LOKA SUARA. Tracklist: Svarghi – Ominous Kaitzr – The Riverman (Prologue) For the Flames beneath Your Bridge – Gluttony Lefty Fish – Code Name: Mosquito Modern Guns – Second Chances Tarrkam - Mahameru Selfie Destroyer Kuas Cielo – New Episode Kelab Baca Trio Angkasa – Subversif Cause – The Poacher Call Me Nancy - Ngiu
As access to technology is becoming easier, and the amount of information is massive, Forum Lenteng have devised programs and collaborations to help create media literacy. Through their literature and videos, they aim to give a well-rounded understanding to the available information.
In his second Column piece, Muhammad Hilmi talks about the shifting trends in the music industry. The question he poses is how will Indonesia's music scene adapt to digital music and are the solutions for other countries viable in the archipelago.
If you are interested in design and its impact on our everyday lives this is an event that you should consider attending this weekend. As part of ADGI Jakarta (Asosiasi Desain Grafis Indonesia - Jakarta Chapter) program, they will hold on of their first public events, Designers Response. With the subtitle "How the role of graphic designers can give positive impact to Jakarta city" you can expect both a micro and macro view of the graphic designer's contribution (or perhaps, possible contributions) to better the capital city of Indonesia. Whiteboard Journal's very own Max Suriaganda will be speaking along with Cecil Meriani, Eric Widjaja of Thinking*Room Inc, and Emir Hakim of Emir Hakim Brand Design Consultant. Check the info below, and see you there. -- Designer Response: How the Role of Graphic Designers Can Give Positive Impact to Jakarta City A talkshow and discussion with: Cecil Meriani Eric Widjaja (Thinking*Room Inc) Max Suriaganda (Whiteboard Journal) Emir Hakim (Emir Hakim Brand Design Consultant) Moderator: Ismiaji Cahyono Designers Response is on of the campaign that is being run by ADGI (Asosiasi Desainer Grafis Indonesia) Jakarta Chapter with the aim to raise awareness about the value of graphic design to the public as well as graphic designers aware that their role could also help advance the city of Jakarta. Sunday March 22, 2015 3 PM Jakarta Convention Center Design Square
DJ Kent and KZA, best known as Force of Nature, are world respected producers and DJs from Japan who have produced influential music for the party scene for over a decade. Kent is known as a beatsmith who has also produced the soundtrack for the Samurai Champloo animation, and KZA is well known as a DJ as well as record collector. The two recently performed in Jakarta at Bauhaus, and we had the chance to talk to them during a private meet and greet at Cafe Mondo.
Di episode ketiga Direktori, kami berkunjung ke Makassar untuk belajar tentang bagaimana semangat literasi menghidupkan budaya kota juga tentang kebersamaan dalam keberagaman.
These are the inspirations for "Katus" music. Please enjoy.
Lagu-lagu untuk persiapan Pestapora 2023
Lagu-lagu yang menginspirasi EP "NIAT".
Some tunes that reverberate Amerta's concave space.
Ikuti perjalanan Penjelajah Jalan Tikus yang disajikan oleh Feel Koplo.
Berdiskusi mengenai ekosistem terbitan buku foto di Indonesia bersama Aditya Pratama, Daud Sihombing, dan Prasetya Yudha.
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
