After the Controversy in the Song 'Pay Pay Pay', Sukatani Shows Off Again Through 'Project Sacrifice'

Kapanlagi.com - A few days ago, on April 20, 2025, the punk musician duo Sukatani successfully released their latest single titled Project Sacrifice. This song was produced and its lyrics were written directly by both members, Twister Angel (Novi) and Alectroguy (Al). The responsibility for distribution on digital music streaming platforms was entrusted to the label Avant Garden Records.

According to news portal Tempo, Sukatani invited street artist Gindring Waste to create the illustration for their latest single cover. The final result of the artwork features elements of social satire combined with a horror style. Many netizens were also reminded of the old magazine Hidayah right after seeing the cover of the song Project Sacrifice.

1. Critique of Unjust Deaths That Continue to Be Justified

Sukatani releases a new song titled Tumbal Proyek. (credit: instagram.com/sukatani.band)

Through a post on the Instagram account @sukatani.band, the duo from Purbalingga expressed their criticism of the justifications that are perpetuated every time a death occurs in a development project. According to them, society prefers to gossip rather than seek the truth behind these incidents.

"People who die are considered to have no dignity, the lifeless are deemed useless and better sacrificed. These rumors thrive like mushrooms in the rainy season." Sukatani wrote in a statement shared on Sunday (20/04/2025).

Additionally, they compared the mystical stories about project sacrifices to the atmosphere of horror films from the era when the figure of Indonesia's horror queen, Suzanna, emerged. Sukatani described how fearful people were back then after hearing terrifying stories about ghosts that circulated widely.

"Nights were filled with goosebumps and restless sleep. Hearing that certainly made anyone feel scared when going out late at night." The punk duo revealed.

2. Remove Urban Attributes If You Want to Listen to Sukatani's Song

Sukatani releases a new song titled Tumbal Proyek. (credit: instagram.com/sukatani.band)

The song Tumbal Proyek has a duration of almost four minutes. To enjoy the songs from Sukatani, the musician himself reveals that listeners must first remove the urban attributes they are wearing. This is intended so that everyone can become closer and more sensitive to the real conditions around them.

"We must become village people with all their uniqueness and cultural diversity. Not being old-fashioned, but being someone who needs to understand and realize that there are such conditions around us." Writes Sukatani.

At the end of the statement posted alongside the announcement of the new song release, the duo Twister Angel and Alectroguy also warned the entire community to remain vigilant of the people around them. According to both, everyone should be suspected because even individuals with good personalities might secretly be looking for a project sacrifice.

3. Previously Experienced Censorship by the Police

Sukatani releases a new song titled Tumbal Proyek. (credit: instagram.com/sukatani.band)

Previously, Sukatani faced pressure from the police regarding the controversy surrounding the lyrics of the song Bayar Bayar Bayar. The song's lyrics were inspired by the experiences of the Indonesian people when seeking help from the police, but having to pay a certain amount of money for the smooth processing of their reports.

One day, unexpectedly, Bayar Bayar Bayar went viral on social media. Unfortunately, the song, which is part of the album Gelap Gempita, had to be removed from all online streaming media as it was deemed to have offended the Indonesian National Police. In fact, two members of Sukatani were asked to remove the masks they always wore to conceal their true identities and upload a video apology.

This act of intimidation from the police sparked outrage among fans and the general internet users. The situation heated up when netizens heard that Twister Angel, aka Novi, was unilaterally dismissed from her original job as a teacher, and news about the Chief of Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, offering the title "Police Ambassador" to Sukatani.

However, the punk duo, who debuted in October 2022, firmly stated that they rejected the Chief of Police's offer through a post titled "News for Friends." Sukatani also clarified the information regarding Novi's dismissal from the foundation where she taught and clarified their position regarding the performance of the song Bayar Bayar Bayar in Tegal, Central Java. In conclusion, both expressed their gratitude for the support from many people and announced the emergence of new strength sourced from LBH Semarang-YLBHI.

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