The fifth edition of Norient City Sounds is an invitation to taste a bit of noisy Jakarta, the city everyone loves to hate. This online publication presents the tapestry of the jumbled urban sound pollution, under which the resilient whispers of artists and cultural activists thrive. Coexisting in a harmonious chaos, these faces are those who shape the heartbeat of the city. Featuring diverse contributors, the project offers a perspective on Jakarta's independent music scenes, its hidden corners, and stories of those navigating life in this sprawling megapolitan. Discover essays, playlists, short films, photo series, and a podcast collectively paint «Jakarta Keras» – the city's loud, unyielding whispers.