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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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Beberapa pekan silam, 28 Sep 2019, gerakan #KurangiResiko bergandengan tangan dengan komunitas Malu Dong menyambangi kota Tabanan. Ini merupakan lanjutan dari aksi penetapan wilayah boleh merokok (Designated Smoking Area) dengan memancangkan sejumlah asbak besar di lokasi-lokasi strategis setelah sebelumnya dilakukan di Denpasar (pantai Sanur dan sekitarnya) serta Karangasem (pelataran Pura Besakih).
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Thomas Dolby turned 61 today. The English musician, producer, entrepreneur and teacher; came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Hyperactive!".
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Munir, Marsinah, Udin, atau Wiji Thukul adalah nama-nama aktivis yang berjuang di jalur non-kekerasan. Semuanya mati atau hilang dan kasusnya gelap meski rezim berganti. Jadi pendidikan karakter kita sebagai bangsa memang kekerasan. Hanya jalan kekerasan yang diyakini bisa mengubah keadaan atau mendapatkan posisi tawar politik yang lebih baik. Entah kini, cap jempol darah, Pasukan Berani Mati, atau Pam Swakarsa. Kita memanen apa yang kita tanam.
RDAndreea-AMB
This was way back in February 2019. But still worth checking out. I was invited to Anugerah Musik Bali—Bali's own version of Grammy Awards—to read two of the nominations (together with Leanna Rachel). Check out the video, some kind of highlights, best moments from the event.
TujuhTuntutan
Berikut adalah penjabaran sudut pandang saya pribadi. Bahwa tiada niat menggagalkan pelantikan Jokowi—yang ingin melengserkan Jokowi itu Permadi. Saya dan yang pikirannya sejalan, tetap pada tujuh tuntuan seperti yang tertera di poster. Tiada yang lain-lain seperti yang dituduhkan. Mahasiswa ditunggangi? Tidak. Mahasiswa tidak bodoh. Tepatnya: tidak sebodoh anda.
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Rudolf Dethu bak Sasangkala dari pulau Dewata, yang secara berkala menyerukan ide-ide kreatif maupun positif, agar yang terjadi di sekitarnya selalu berjalan seimbang. Beberapa tahun lalu dia berteriak keras, sekaligus berdiri paling depan, untuk menentang reklamasi Teluk Benoa Bali melalui jurnal-jurnal ofensifnya. Mundur lagi ke belakang, pria ini sempat menyibak waktu demi berterimanya warga Nusantara terhadap populasi LGBT. Untuk perihal kesenian, terutama seni suara, dia turut berjasa dalam membenihi invasi band serta musisi Bali demi keluar dari kandang. Salah tiganya Superman is Dead (SID), Navicula, serta The Hydrant.
BackInBlack-Bennadn
Today, 39 years ago, the second highest selling album of all time, and the best selling hard rock or heavy metal album, as well as the best selling album ever released by a band, scored its first UK No. 1 album.
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Was just introduced to this song by a friend. Damn, so hauntingly beautiful. And it's got more than 308 million views on YouTube already. Didn't know about her before. Where have I been?
Rudolf Dethu - photo by @viarms

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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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