Bringing the Spirit of 70s Punk, Pranoto Calls for Social Concern in Society

Kapanlagi.com - Despite the pandemic, the music industry in the country continues to thrive. Several musicians continue to release their works. In addition, there are also many new musicians who emerge, either as soloists, vocal groups, or bands.

One of them is a band from Jakarta, Pranoto. The band, whose name is synonymous with Javanese customs, was formed in mid-2020. As a weapon to navigate the music industry, they released an EP/mini album titled Kebablasan.

Led by Adam (Vocals), Caesar (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Dio (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Dimas (Bass), and Ano (Drums), Pranoto embraces the alternative rock genre. Bringing the spirit of 70s Punk music, Pranoto's music is heavily influenced by bands such as Sex Pistols, The Clash, Ramones, ACDC, Led Zeppelin, and others.

1. Frustration Over Unusual Behavior of Society

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Pranoto's songs are born out of social life's concerns. Adam (vocal) and Caesar (guitar), the lyricists of Pranoto's songs, express their frustration over the society's behavior that is 'unusual and deviant', resulting in blaming each other. Not to mention the policies of the stakeholders that are sometimes too harsh for the lower middle class and working class.

2. Becoming One of Pranoto's Strengths

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This mini album, consisting of seven tracks, was released in July of this year. With a dirty guitar sound and satirical/whimsical lyrics, it becomes one of Pranoto's strengths in every song.

'Cepe ft Satrio Blackteeth' is one of the main tracks in the EP/Mini Album 'Kebablasan' and also serves as Pranoto's debut single, released as an Official Music Video on Pranoto's YouTube channel.

3. Distributed Independently

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Professionally recorded at Palapa Music Studio, Bekasi, and distributed independently through digital streaming music platforms such as Spotify, Joox, iTunes, etc. It is also packaged in the form of a CD / physical album, which can be obtained online on Pranoto's Instagram page.

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