Robert Smith penned âLovesongâ as his wedding present for Mary Poole in 1988. The two are still together, their rock 'n' roll marriage bucking the odds and showing no signs of, well, disintegrating.
First Dapur Bali Mula, followed by Oculus
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy. Often tagged as this country’s version of Malcolm McLaren—or as Rolling Stone Indonesia put it ‘the grand master of music propaganda’—a name based on his successes when managing Bali’s two favourite bands, Superman Is Dead and Navicula, both who have become two of the nation’s biggest rock bands.
Ann Druyanâs note is irrefutably one of the most poignant letters ever written about the special peculiarity of love.
41 years ago today, disco was killed by a public backlash with the infamous Disco Demolition Night at Chicagoâs Comiskey Park. At least 9 were injured and 39 got arrested.
Today, 51 years ago, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie was released. Inspired by Stanley Kubrickâs film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), the song is about the launch into space of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.
Tonight I'll have a virtual chat with Rini Siallagan, regarding the new normal in Indonesia's music scene. Live on Instagram: @rudolfdethu @rinisiallagan; Tuesday, 7 July 2020; 7.30-8.30pm Bali time. Hope to meet y'all on Instagram tonight. Cheers.
In 1979, Brenda Ann Spencer (16) opened fire on Grover Cleveland Elementary School shooting eight children and three adults which ended up killing the schoolâs principal, Burton Wragg, and the caretaker, Mike Suchar. Spencerâs shooting became particularly notorious for inspiring Bob Geldof to write âI Donât Like Mondaysâ.
38 years ago today John Hinckley Jr., was found not guilty of attempted murderâhe tried to kill President Reaganâby reason of insanity.
Charlotte Gainsbourg is her half-sister and Jane Birkin is her mother.
The politico-punk godfather, Jello Biafra, turned 62 today.
"Misery", a depressed anthem for troubled Brits in a grey, cold, and bleak Britain.
A little rockumentation about young punk Hungarians in the socialist era in the 80s.
Join me this Thursday, 18 June, at Livit's weekly virtual event, Business in The Time of Corona, and share some insights about how Rumah Sanur & creative spaces can survive the pandemic.
Arty yet sexy take on garage punk meets Karen O's riot glam-grrrl persona, two badass elements that shaped Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Still remember them, The Clash wearing eyeliners, with their New rock indie York's "An Honest Mistake"?
A fun little Jakarta-Bali collaboration between Magda and Indra7, covering a trip hop classic, "Friendly Pressure", originally sung by Jhelisa.
SANUR SESH third episode. I invite Kas & Ican, chatting about their very impressive move, being able to bring their Ponorogo's Jathilan meets kitschypunky attitude Gabber Modus Operandi to Primavera Sound next year.
42 years ago today, "You're the One That I Want" went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Libertines' simple and sincere song & it's drunken raggedy charm.
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy. Often tagged as this country’s version of Malcolm McLaren—or as Rolling Stone Indonesia put it ‘the grand master of music propaganda’—a name based on his successes when managing Bali’s two favourite bands, Superman Is Dead and Navicula, both who have become two of the nation’s biggest rock bands.
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- 21/03/2024
- Motel Mexicola, Petitenget - Bali
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 20/03/2024
- Amphitree, Rumah Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar - Bali
- Feat.: RDS
- 19/03/2024
- Amphitree, RTB, Denpasar - Bali
- Feat.: RDS
- 17/03/2024
- Amphitree, RTB, Denpasar - Bali
- Feat.: RDS
- 17/03/2024
- Southeast Brewing, Kerobokan - Bali
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 14/03/2024
- Amphitree, RTB, Denpasar - Bali
- Feat.: RDS
- 30/06/2023
- Made's Warung, Seminyak
- Feat.: RDS
- 30/06/2023
- The Orchard
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 20/06/2023
- Penny Lane - Menteng, Jakarta
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 19/06/2023
- Roosevelt, Jakarta
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 18/06/2023
- JIEXPO, Jakarta
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 17/06/2023
- Tambuhak, Bandung
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 27/01/2023
- Made's Warung, Seminyak
- Feat.: The Hydrant
- 26/01/2023
- Shady Fox, Pererenan
- Feat.: RD
- 15/01/2023
- @taris_beach_bar, Double Six Beach
- Feat.: RD
- 31/12/2022
- Kuta Art Market Area - Tsunami Shelter
- Feat.: RD
- 29/12/2022
- FIN ISLAND
- Feat.: RD
- 24/12/2022
- @thebluedoorbali, Monkey Forest
- Feat.: RD
