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A music journalist, writer, radio presenter, vinyl DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, band manager, and library diploma holder heavily draws inspiration from punk rock philosophy. Often tagged as the Indonesian version of Malcolm McLaren—or, as Rolling Stone Indonesia put it, the grand master of music propaganda—he is perhaps best known for previously managing Bali’s two biggest bands, Superman Is Dead and Navicula, who have gone on to become two of the nation’s biggest rock bands. The band he now manages is The Hydrant, the pioneer of rockabilly in Indonesia.

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ROLLING STONE VERY FIRST ISSUE

Today, 52 years ago, Rolling Stone made their debut. The price was 25 cents and it had a free roach clip to hold a marijuana joint. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards weren't too happy that there was a newspaper using their name and not even put them on the cover of the first issue.
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COMING UP ROSES: LIES

Just discovered this Singapore's magnificent shoegaze unit, Coming Up Roses. Saw them performing at Hard Rock Cafe Singapore a few nights ago, falling in love instantly. Been listening to this song on repeat. Melancholy and atmospheric yet beautiful. Sad and gorgeous vocal style. Shoegaze at its best.
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JANE ON MEETING SERGE

“I met Serge through taking a role in a French film called Slogan. To begin with, he didn’t like me because my French wasn’t very good and he’d been hoping that Marisa Berenson would get my role. Everybody told me he was a mad, bad, dangerous Russian, but after a dinner together I discovered he was very charming."
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THE WHO: MY GENERATION

On this day, 54 years ago, The Who released the single "My Generation" in the UK. The song has been said to have "encapsulated the angst of being a teenager," and has been characterised as a "nod to the Mod counterculture".
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ORDE BAIK

Buat yang bilang, Prabowo itu akan jadi suruhannya Jokowi, atau Prabowo itu cuman nunut berkuasa … berpikirlah! Dia akan mengatur TNI, habitatnya. Dia akan menentukan anggaran TNI. Dia masih memiliki pengaruh dikalangan perwira-perwira militer. Klean yakin dia hanya akan jadi pesuruh? Dan bukannya idola klean itu yang justru akan jadi pesuruh? Kemudian kalian bilang ini adalah langkah jenius dari grandmaster catur politik?
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#KURANGIRESIKO MENYAMBANGI TABANAN

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’S JOIE DE VIVRE

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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PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER KHAS INDONESIA: KEKERASAN

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.
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AMB 2019 BEST MOMENTS

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.
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PENEGASAN SIKAP SOAL AKSI MAHASISWA

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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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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