8 Favorite Indonesian Songs for Skena Kids, Some Went Viral and Some Are Underrated

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

The term anak skena (skena kids) often circulates on social media, especially TikTok. The word skena itself is an abbreviation of sua, cengkerama, and kelana, which means hanging out, chatting, and wandering. So, the label anak skena is given to young people who like to hang out, chat, and travel. TikTok is filled with content featuring various types of anak skena discussing their outfits, hangout places, and their music preferences.

Anak skena is synonymous with their music preferences, which are known to be underrated or not well-known by many people. Usually, anak skena enjoy listening to music from indie musicians who are not mainstream, such as Payung Teduh, rumahsakit, Fourtwnty, The Panturas, and many more. There are even some hardcore anak skena who are dubbed as 'Skena Police' because they often comment on other people's music preferences and believe that their own music taste is the best.

KLovers must be curious about what kind of songs anak skena usually listen to, right? Let's check out some skena songs recommendations below! Who knows, you might find something to add to your favorite playlist!

1. Kelompok Penerbang Roket - Roda Gila

Kelompok Penerbang Roket (instagram.com/dhiyodaps)

The first song comes from a rock music group with a unique name, Kelompok Penerbang Roket. The song titled RODA GILA carries the meaning of life that is sometimes up, sometimes down. This song with a touch of 1980s rock was mastered at Abbey Road Studio in England, which was once used by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

2. Perunggu - Ini Abadi

Perunggu (instagram.com/xduatujuhx)

INI ABADI is a song about long-distance relationships or LDR by the pop-rock band Perunggu. The song, written by Maulana Ibrahim, is also not far from the concerns of office workers who have to be far from their loved ones for work. This song is one of the tracks from their first album titled MEMORANDUM.

3. Greenhouse Effect - Teenage Delinquency in the Information Era

Greenhouse Effect (instagram.com/ayub.edwar)

This popular Indonesian band's song criticizes one of the prevalent issues in the current technological era. Just like its title, TEENAGE DELINQUENCY IN THE INFORMATION ERA, this song tells the story of teenage delinquency spreading explicit images on social media. This action has recently become widespread as a form of threat when problems arise in a relationship.

4. The Jansen - Drinking Antidepressants Again

The Jansen (instagram.com/soqiiin)

Another rock-themed song comes from the punk-rock band, The Jansen, titled DRINKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS AGAIN. This song, sung by Indonesia's first punk-rock band, tells the story of someone who wants to rise again and welcome a new chapter.

5. Afternoon - Ssst...

Afternoon (instagram.com/forestra.id)

This song by a 3-member indie band tells a story about friendship. SSST... is a song that the band finally released after a 3-year hiatus.

6. Convalescent - Six Twelve

Convalescent (instagram.com/convalescent.official)

The song titled SIX TWELVE by a band from Bekasi is a metalcore genre song that criticizes the absence of justice in Indonesia based on the law. The lyrics are also very aggressive and brave, as a form of protest against the country's legal system.

7. Mustache and Beard - Wheel of Love

Mustache and Beard (instagram.com/mustacheandbeardofficial)

As the title suggests, WHEEL OF LOVE, this song tells the story of a two-wheeled vehicle that witnesses the ups and downs of a love relationship. The instrumental of this song is perfect to listen to while driving around the city in the evening. The song tells the story of someone who is having love problems but doesn't have a confidant, so their vehicle becomes their 'confidant'.

8. Reality Club ft. Bilal Indrajaya - I Wish I Was Your Joke

Reality Club (instagram.com/nappamilano)

This band, which is currently on the rise, is often a favorite of the scene's children. The song titled I WISH I WAS YOUR JOKE tells the story of someone who is only considered as a release by the person they love. They are willing to be seen as a joke or mere entertainer as long as they can be with the person they love.

(kpl/rcl)