Sillas are a dreampop band from Indonesia – the finest one in that country if the label are to be believed! Their new Kaqotun EP features two new tracks alongside two newly remastered tracks which were originally found on April’s … Continue reading Sillas – Kaqotun EP
Forgot That We’re Once is the first that we have heard from Indonesian shoegazers Ease for over three and a half years. They are still indebted to the scene that celebrated itself but there are also hints of their own … Continue reading Ease – Forgot That We’re Once
Sillas is an indiepop band from Cirebon, Indonesia. The band consist of Zaimmuddin Mukarrom (vocals/guitar), Obeth (guitar), Dani (drums) and Athar (bass). The bands label state that Silas are the first indiepop band to sing in Arabic as Zaimmuddin Mukarrom, … Continue reading Sillas – Mamlaka
Indonesian band Seaside will be releasing their second and as yet untitled album later this year. The band consist of Cassandra, Adi Sus, Andi Sabarudin, Hersubhan Erdien and Trisca Dewi. They are joined on the album’s first single Shadows by … Continue reading Seaside – Shadows
I mentioned Indonesian indie rock band Texpack the other day and today we hear from another highly band from that country. Jakarta based Gascoigne have been around for a few years now and are due to release a new album, titled Bond Electric, on Anoa Records. Hook Line Sinker is the first taster from said album and it has a distinctive US slacker/college rock sound that comes with a lot of bounce and catchy vocals. Gascoigne? Paul the other one (I will get me coat….) Continue reading Gascoigne – Hook Line Sinker
Perfect Buzz is proof that not all Indonesian bands take their inspiration from the city of Bristol in England’s west country. Perfect Buzz takes its lead from Seattle born grunge before settling on an all encompassing college rock sound. However, it’s the fuzzy guitar sound of Ocean Breath I prefer and the vocals somehow gives the song a poppier edge. These two tracks were originally found on the 2016 Courageous EP released on Hujan! Rekords and they have now been released as a free download single on Dismantled. An album follows later this year on Anoa Records. Continue reading Texpack – Perfect Buzz
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