8 Cool Songs by Indonesian Musicians that Rarely Get Noticed, Have International Taste!

Kapanlagi.com - Various new music releases always adorn social media pages and digital music platforms every Friday. Besides being filled with big names, many new musicians in the country release their best works.

Even the creativity and works of these new musicians have an international taste although they are not widely known by music enthusiasts in the country. It's time to discover new music music, KLovers! These 7 cool songs by Indonesian musicians have an international taste and are ready to liven up your daily playlist.

1. Diastika - GUIDE

Diastika is a soloist from Jakarta who deserves attention. One of them is through the single titled GUIDE which was released at the end of 2020. The soloist, who also has a career as an architect in the United States, successfully combines lyrics about the support system into a combination of groovy and jazzy music.

Diastika is also diligent in presenting a series of singles that will give you eargasm. If you don't believe it, just check it out on your favorite digital streaming platform and get ready to get addicted.

2. IGMO - PEACE OF NIGHT

With southern rock music style, PEACE OF NIGHT successfully takes listeners back to the 1960s. When listening to this song for the first time, many would not expect that IGMO comes from one of the cities in East Java, Kediri.

PEACE OF NIGHT tells the story of quality time spent with friends over a cup of coffee. It will be even more relatable if you are a coffee shop enthusiast. Rumor has it that IGMO will release a full album this year!

3. Deruh - TIMELESS

Still from East Java, this time the city on the north coast, Lamongan, has a musician whose songs are really mood boosters. Deruh, a trio of musicians from Lamongan, released a single titled TIMELESS in June 2021.

This medium-tempo pop music with simple yet meaningful lyrics will remind you of the popular Thai soloist, Phum Viphurit. Also, don't forget to watch the music video to discover something interesting about this song.

4. Ikkubaru - STREET WALKIN'

If you are a listener of city pop music like Mariya Takeuchi, then you will fall in love with Ikkubaru. This quartet from Bandung, formed since 2011, has successfully produced songs and albums that are not only recognized in Indonesia, but also become a topic of conversation in Japan. In fact, Ikkubaru has successfully toured in the Land of Sakura. A proud achievement for the music industry of the homeland.

5. Tybra - MAVOURNEEN

The quality possessed by Indonesian musicians is endless. Recently, a quartet from South Jakarta emerged, calling themselves Tybra.

Their debut single titled MAVOURNEEN has successfully caught attention and is ready to be included in your playlist. It is said that this single was created since 2019, even before TYBRA was formed.

6. The Rabbit Habit - DOLDRUMS

Another new name to be reckoned with in the Indonesian music industry. The Rabbit Habit, formed not long ago during the Covid-19 pandemic, greets music enthusiasts with captivating music.

This alternative rock quartet, consisting of Abima Narasatriangga, Saskia Adriana, Punagi Narendro, and Pratama Sidi, released a single titled DOLDRUMS. When you listen to it, you will feel a lot of emotions, irony, dilemmas, and hopes encapsulated in this 5 minutes and 11 seconds track. It is suitable to accompany your daily activities during busy hours.

7. Manaditara, r i k o , feat Amalia Mahardini - HOW

If you are a hardcore KDrama fan, then you are certainly familiar with melancholic and heart-wrenching OSTs. Such feelings are brought to you by Manaditara, a soloist from Kediri, East Java.

The single titled HOW is a continuation of the first song that was released some time ago titled FAREWELL. Rumor has it that this song, which tells about the deepest heartbreak, will also be released in a Korean version!

8. Indysellen - TRAP ME!

One of Surabaya's productive soloists, Indy Sellen, also has a featured number to liven up your daily playlist. His latest single titled TRAP ME! will enlighten you even more in facing unhealthy relationships. Indy, who has been quite active in creating since last year, revealed through his Instagram post that TRAP ME! is a ballad that tells about a toxic relationship with an ear-catchy RnB music.

There are still many local music creations that have international taste. Discover other hidden gems every Friday on your favorite digital music platform, and look forward to delicious song recommendations to liven up your daily playlist on KapanLagi.com!

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