Episode 20: Lens Ter Wee from THE MISKINS

Lens Ter Wee, the frontman for the Jakarta-based MISKINS, joins Jason in the studio and talks about his humble beginnings as a musician in Holland and the real reason why his previous band Monkey Clit had to change their name. We feature their hit single "Discoland" from their debut album DON'T ASK WHY and Lens plays a special live version of "Last Night in BuGils" - a tribute to his favorite Jakarta bar. 15:43, 9 MB **EDITORS NOTE: We are including a bonus video of DISCOLAND in the next posting - it's hilarous and only 15 MB so download and enjoy.**

Episode 19: Arina from MOCCA

Our guest today is 28-year-old Arina from the Bandung-based pop band MOCCA. Arina talks about the forming of her band and problems with toilets with too many buttons. MOCCA has toured regionally in Singapore, Malaysia and Japan and is one of our bestselling bands on iTunes. Jason features two songs: "Lucky Man" from FRIENDS, and "Happy" from UNTUK RENA. 16:35, 9.6 MB

Episode 18: Dimas from EVERYBODY LOVES IRENE

Dimas, the bassist for one of the most promising new bands in Jakarta – Everybody Loves Irene – joins Jason in the studio to discuss why they have decided to only release their music on iTunes and not through the brick-and-mortar stores, despite having a fan base all over the world through myspace.com. We feature their single "MEMENTO MORI" - and if any labels out there like what they hear, let us know and we will put you in touch. 15:45, 9.1 MB

Episode 17: Balawan

They call him "Magic Fingers", and during this podcast you will understand why. Balawan, a 32-year old jazz guitar player from Bali, joins Jason in the studio with his trademark double-necked guitar and plays a live version of "Juru Pencar" exclusive for our listeners. Balawan discusses playing in Europe and his fan base in Germany, Norway and the Netherlands. We also play "Kene Keto" from his debut album GLOBALISM. 14:52, 8.7 MB

Episode 16: Hanin Sidharta from AKSARA RECORDS

Hanin Sidartha, one of the founders of Jakarta's leading indie label, AKSARA RECORDS, talks about the founding of the label as well as two of their artists: THE BRANDALS and their newly-released remastered album and "Ain't Nobody's Bitch"; as well as Indra Aziz's contribution to their modern jazz compliation JAZZ MASA KINI, "Jakarta City Blues". As Aksara was the first label to join Equinox DMD and iTunes, we would like to give big thank you to the boys for trusting us with their content. 18:21, 10.6 MB