"Judas", from Depeche Mode's Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993), caught my attention a bit late. It took me a while to embrace it.
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.
According to a chart compiled for BBC 2 in 2009 today, âA Whiter Shade of Paleâ was the most played song in public places in the past 75 years.
No Coachella this year. But here's the documentary. So good. Very well produced. It makes you realise that this festival is way historical.
This big lumbering brontosaurus riff, "How Many More Times," is included in my Spotify playlist, 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 & 𝘔𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘪𝘧𝘧 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴
Pasca dirilisnya album penuh terbaru mereka pada Juli 2019, Parahidup, trio asal Bali Dialog Dini Hari ini kembali dengan single âKulminasi IIâ. Secara khusus, single ini, mendokumentasikan perjalanan umat manusia menghadapi pandemi yang secara global mengubah cara hidup kita semua. Kendati menghadapi kehidupan yang mencekam, ketiganya masih bergerak untuk mencipta.
Ladies and gentleman, here's Liam McKahey. An under-appreciated charismatic male singer from UK. One of my most fave male singers.
The French comic book artist, Uderzo, passed away a few days ago due to heart attack. He's well known in Indonesia via Asterix & Obelix.
Salt water was once thought to assist "flatten the curve" during World War I.
This is a weeping song. But I won't be weeping long.
âMy dear, in the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm."
Totally fell in love with the British goth-rock guitar virtuoso: Anna Calvi.
WD - Wild Drawing, the Athens-based Indonesian artist is currently having his exhibition at Rumah Sanur titled "Slaves of Objects". Come and witness these four amazing photo-realistic, thought-provoking, larger than life murals, only till 26 March 2020.
Kepedulian Dankie (Navicula) pada regenerasi musisi di Bali ditunjukkannya lewat label rekaman besutan pribadinya: Pohon Tua Creatorium.
Been listening to this dreamy chanson, "Lentement", by Bertrand Belin feat. Barbara Carlotti non-stop since yesterday yet took a serious peek at Bertrand Belinâs discography. I really love his voiceâIâm easily hooked on deep, velvet fog, golden gravel, baritone male singers. I find his musical approach is cool, too: slow paced and elegant songs structure. I like his city slick look as well.
James first met Dankie in Sydney in 2013. James was still a teenager. He showed Dankie his demo. Seven years later, 2020, they met again, in Denpasar. This time Dankie shows James rock-n-roll survival manual.
Peter Wolf turned 74 today. He was pretty popular here in Indonesia back in the early 80s via âCenterfoldâ, âFreeze-Frameâ and âLove Stinksâ with the band he fronted, the J. Geils Band.
45 years ago today Led Zeppelin released Physical Graffiti in the UK. Recording sessions had been disrupted when bassist and keyboard player John Paul Jones had proposed quitting the band.
About
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
