Sheila on 7 Releases Song on Their 30th Anniversary, An Unusual Production Process

Kapanlagi.com - The legendary band from Yogyakarta, Sheila on 7, officially celebrates its 30th anniversary by giving a special gift to its fans. The band, led by Duta, Eross, and Adam, launched their latest single titled Sederhana.

The release of this song marks a historic moment as Sheila on 7 was first formed on May 6, 1996. The single Sederhana itself is a continuation of their previous work, Memori Baik, both of which were completed in production since 2024 but have only been released gradually.

1. Duta Reveals the Process of Working on a New Song

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Duta, the vocalist, explained that there is a significant difference in the process of working on this latest song compared to their previous releases. He mentioned that the collaboration among the members in the composition process this time feels much more intense and fluid.

2. An Unusual Process

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"The sequence of singles from Sheila on 7 after Memori Baik has indeed been somewhat unusual. Mas Eross is still the original source, actually from the father next to me (Eross)," Duta said when met in the Lebak Bulus area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (6/5/2026).

3. Members Involved in Analyzing Lyrics

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Although the basic idea still comes from the guitarist, Eross Candra, Duta emphasized that the involvement of all members in analyzing the lyrics and music composition is the key. Eross opens up more room for discussion before the song is finalized in the studio.

4. A Different Approach from the Song Good Memory and Simple

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"It's just that his approach is quite different from Good Memory and Simple. So he was really asking me and Adam how the composition is, how about the lyrics and everything," said Duta.

5. Production Techniques Carried Out Domestically

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Regarding production techniques, Sheila on 7 chose to carry out the entire process domestically. This is different from the single Good Memory, which had its post-production process touch the music industry abroad to achieve the desired sound quality.

"If the production is in Indonesia. But at that time we only did mixing. For Good Memory, coincidentally, we used the mixing and mastering from Japan," said Duta.

6. Final Stage of the Single Worked on in Yogyakarta

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The decision to work on the final stage of the single Sederhana in their hometown, Yogyakarta, was made with various technical considerations. They wanted to maintain the song's character while ensuring it had a distinct flavor compared to their previous works.

"This one is local to Jogja. So the vibe won’t be too similar to Memori Baik, that’s why we are mixing and mastering it again in Jogja," he concluded.

7. Q&A

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Q: When did Sheila on 7 release the song "Sederhana"?
A: Sheila on 7 released the song "Sederhana" on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, coinciding with the celebration of the band's 30th anniversary.

Q: What does the release of the song "Sederhana" mean for Sheila on 7?
A: The release of the song "Sederhana" is a special gift from Sheila on 7 to their loyal fans, Sheilagank, as a form of appreciation for their loyalty over three decades of creating music.

Q: Where was the mixing and mastering of the song "Sederhana" done?
A: The mixing and mastering process for the single "Sederhana" was entirely done in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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