What’s the idea behind a traditional brass band from Vienna playing at 5 am in the morning? How does physical presence of artists affect the music they play?

  • The Weightless Flight
    Photo Series by Peter G. Y. Rumondor, Gisela Swaragita
    Mundor’s stage photography captured the best of Jakarta’s indie scene in the mid 2010s.
  • Blooming Through Concrete.
    Blooming Through Concrete
    Short Essay by Areispine Dymussaga Miraviori
    What does it take to go to a local music gig in Jakarta? Here’s a POV of a gig-goer who walks Jakarta's dystopian landscape to reach a lively gig organized by friends.
  • Connecting Jakarta.
    Connecting Jakarta: A Complete Guide to Host Independent Touring Bands
    Essay by Saifulhaq, Gisela Swaragita
    What does it take to invite touring bands to play the underground scene in Jakarta? This seasoned metal/punk organizer creates a detailed guideline.
  • The Weeds Are in Bloom.
    The Weeds Are in Bloom
    Video Essay by Anida Bajumi, Areispine Dymussaga Miraviori, Robonggo, Gisela Swaragita, Dania Joedo
    This video essay offers an unfiltered look into Jakarta's music scene through cellphone footage of one of its most familiar faces.