With the rising popularity of K-pop idol groups during the last few years, Korean music has begun to reach a new high. Enter DAY6, a rock band managed by K-pop mogul JYP Entertainment who has recently broken into the international market with their fifth EP “The Book of Us: Gravity”.
Month: July 2019
Karsha: A Dreamy Walk Into The Light
Chamber pop is not a common genre in the local music scene. Karsha, a newcomer in the industry, proceeds to reintroduce the genre to the scene.
South Korea and the Prominent Rise of House Music
There’s an alternative to familiarising yourself with Korean music if K-Pop is not your thing, as Korean House music movement is becoming a thing with artists such as Peggy Gou, Yaeji, and Park Hye-Jin leading the movement.
The City Series, vol. 3: Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta might be one of the most chill cities in Java – not only because of the people who live there, but also because of the vibes the city brings. Contributor Dinda Aza’ara has curated a playlist of songs that remind her of the city.
Finding Home Underwater
This post is a creative nonfiction interpretation of Hindia and Rara Sekar’s “Membasuh,” based on contributor Patricia Kusumaningtyas’ current state of mind. Put on your earphones/speakers, listen along while you read.
Under The Radar Indie Folk
Indie folk artists have been lesser known to most music enthusiasts, but it does not necessarily mean they are not good. Here is a playlist with 20 songs from indie folk artists who have striven under the radar, with artists including Irish singer and songwriter Rosie Carney, English folk duo Seafret, Australian band The Paper Kites.
Timeless Wandering of Pijar
The energetic indie pop rock band who came far away from Medan to Jakarta is back with their newest EP, titled ‘Perpetual’.
Thom Yorke’s Anima: A Peek Through One’s (Unconscious) Comfort Zone
“Anima”, Thom Yorke’s third solo studio album, was released on June 27, 2019, produced by Radiohead’s regular producer Nigel Godrich. The album is a dystopian take on history and one’s inner soul, with a good use of vocal layering and mixes of various real-life electronic sounds.
Introducing Lunar Motel: Creating a Haunting Atmosphere with an Out of the Box Concept
A newcomer act in the Jakarta’s music scene, the duo Lunar Motel is certainly bringing a breath of fresh air with their out of the ordinary concept.
Having Fun at Red Velvet’s Magic Circus
Red Velvet has finally released their newest EP ‘The ReVe Festival Day 1’ on June 19th, 2019. Red Velvet comes back with six magical tracks influenced by a wide range of genres, starting from electronic pop until funk pop styles, pretty much different from their last EP ‘Really Bad Boy (RBB)’, which allowed them to explore more into the electronic hip hop genre.
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