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Myth, Music, and Modernity: Mary Sue Unveils Porcelain Shield, Paper Sword

Sweet Mary Sue takes a bold approach in crafting a fusion musical artwork in the album Porcelain Shield, Paper Stone. Making a benchmark for a one of a kind listening experience, this album takes you through Taoist folklore through abstract hip-hop, Southeast Asian samples, alongside jazz blues influences. In collaboration with the Clementi Sound Appreciation …

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From Batavia to Bossa: The 50s Indonesian Sound 

From the smoky swing of Jazz to the fiery rhythms of Latin and the polish of Western Pop, Kenang-Kenangan Vol.1 is a genre-blending tribute to how globalization turns borders into bridges, essentially reimagining Indonesian music through a kaleidoscope of cross-cultural sound. Curated by Masamichi Baba, a passionate archivist and cultural connector, Kenang-Kenangan Vol.1 reflects his …

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“Between Dub and Daydreams: Soul Searching Through The Paps’ Tranquil Tones”

A room that screams clutter filled with musical instruments, a couch you can sink into, walls enriched with written words and posters, a source of lighting through a dim red lamp, and most importantly, the title of Bandung based reggae band The Paps’ sophomore album “Soul”, spray painted onto the ceiling. Like a slow motion …

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The Timeless Legacy of Upit Sarimanah Returns in Self-Titled Vinyl Release

For connoisseurs of classical Sundanese music, rich with the textures of gamelan, ketuk tilu, and the delicate strums of ketcapi, the name Upit Sarimanah resonates like a timeless refrain. Her voice, both grounded in tradition and emotionally transcendent, remains a pillar of West Java’s musical heritage. Upit Sarimanah was born on 16 April 1928, in …

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Commemorate: The Power Of Simplicity Through A Whirlwind Of Guitars and Distortions

Wandering through a secret garden wrapped in mist, white attire flowing down your body whilst dozing off to reality, Commemorate’s self-titled album weaves a cinematic atmosphere, inviting listeners to conjure vivid worlds with ease. Commemorate is a Kuala Lumpur based band that consists of 5 members: Sasha Ningkan (guitar and vocals), Irman Hilmi (guitar), Tariq …

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The Panturas Set to Launch “Galura Tropikalia,” a Mini Album Ready to Surf

Teks: Bani HakikiPhoto: The Panturas The Panturas are preparing to unfurl the sails of their ship once again for another adventureacross the seas. Their upcoming mini album titled “Galura Tropikalia” is set for independentrelease through Los Panturas Ent. on November 22, 2024, on various digital streamingplatforms (DSP). This time, the band members—Surya Fikri (drums), Bagus …

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White Shoes & The Couples Company Dan Lamunai Records Gelar Pertunjukan Intim Album “TOPSTAR COLLECTION” Di 5 Kota Bersama Dengan Gaung Merah

Teks: AdminFoto: La Munai Records Mulai akhir Oktober tahun ini, White Shoes & The Couples Company (WSATCC) bekerjasama dengan label rekaman Lamunai akan berkunjung ke 5 kota di Indonesia untuk mengadakan set pertunjukan intim dari album “TOPSTAR COLLECTION”. Pertunjukan intim di 5 kota yang didukung oleh Gaung Merah ini akan dihadirkan di Denpasar, Medan, Solo, …

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Lamunai Records Releases Compilation Vinyl Exclusive “One Dee Group”

Teks: Fidel RamadhanFoto: La Munai Records LaMunai Records is a record label from Jakarta that pays full attention to archiving Indonesian music. This time, there are proud to announce the release of an exclusive vinyl compilation from the legendary music group One Dee Group, led by the versatile musician, Wandi Kuswandi. The name “one dee” …

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Funky Kromong Vol. 2: Harmony of Betawi Tradition with Funk and Groovy Rhythms by Benyamin Suaeb

Teks: Fidel RamadhanFoto: La Munai Records Funky Kromong Vol. 2 continues the legacy of Vol.1 by featuring unbeatable songs. At this time’s release, La Munai Records re-selected some of the songs by legendary musician Benyamin Suaeb who showed his excellence in combining traditional Betawi elements with innovative funk and groovy rhythms. Each track in this …

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A Single from The Upcoming Album by BAP.;Bruxism or, Why I’m Afraid of Earthquakes

Text: Ula ZuhraPhoto: Kareem Soenharjo Kareem Soenharjo, better known by his stage name BAP., returns with his highly anticipated third album “M. Album Tiga”, continuing the wave of critical acclaim following his AMI Award-winning “MOMO’S MYSTERIOUS SKIN” and his now enigmatic album, “monkshood.” His previous work “MOMO’S MYSTERIOUS SKIN“, an album released in 2021, served …

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