A trip to the Indonesia's legendary recording studio. Understanding its ethereal charm. Standing between where some parts of this country’s past history taken place. And rethinking the struggle of keeping this legend alive and well for the future generations.
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.
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.
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.
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Whiteboard Journal, together with Soundshine Events, Mesacomm, Juice Magazine, Mevius, and GOODNWS made the "Reform Festival 2013" a reality. Taking place at Taman Kridaloka in the Gelora Bung Karno complex, this festival featured international and local music figures such as Dam Funk, Aardvarck, and Jamie Aditya. Here is Whiteboard Journal's recount of the event.
As you may have read in our interview with music afficionado David Tarigan, is looking to be the premiere Indonesian music archive. I have been getting into Indonesian music lately as well and I am happy to know that since August 17th (Indonesia's independence day, if you didn't know) The website still sports a modest catalogue and a couple of blogposts, but you can definitely see the potential of the site. All records liner notes are listed and all information can be cross-referenced, making your information digging very easy. Definitely keep this website on your "Favorites" tab, and look for additions to their growing library!
