27 August 2007

Episode 78: Maria and Aroel from Stereomantic

In this episode we talk to Stereomantic duo Maria and Aroel about how they met, their shared love for the Carpenters, Maria's soon to be published poetry as well as her love for bright coloured wigs and Aroel's side job as a male model and a house DJ. But of course, most focus is on their newly released self-titled debut album and their songwriting process. The show also features 3 of their songs including their biggest hit to date 'Takut'. 18:45, 10.44MB.

20 August 2007

Episode 77: Gary Gray from Hallo Mister

This week Lens interviews Gary Gray, the motor behind Hallo Mister, the only all-expat band in Indonesia. Gary talks about how their love for Indonesia inspires them in creating their music. Listen to some crazy tips from Gary on how bands can sell more CDs while playing gigs in bars and clubs. We feature 3 songs from their recently-released debut album "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This". 17:10, 9.2MB.

13 August 2007

Episode 76: Zeke Khaseli from Zeke and The Popo

In this episode Lens and Aghi talk to Zeke from Zeke and the Popo (ZATPP), a spacey, psychedelic analog band, unique for using lots of own visuals during live performance. Aside from his successful band, LAIN, Zeke tries to take ZATPP to the much wider audiences. Zeke talks about the new album as well as his time in Seattle where he studied with Duff McKagen (Guns&Roses), his love for film and writing lyrics, going to strip clubs transcend him to be more than just a mere maker of novelty songs. Lens played the new retouched big hit "Mighty Love" and their first single "Professor Komodo." 16:43, 9MB.

06 August 2007

Episode 75: Henry Foundation from Goodnight Electric

Welcome to the new Season Four of New Music from Indonesia by Djarum podcast with our new hosts Lens and Aghi. Kicking off the new season with bang, they interviewed Henry Foundation of the highly acclaimed electronic band Goodnight Electric. Listen up for the newly added features and animated questions from the hosts as they discuss the inside story of Goodnight Electric's journey to success. Lens plays the biggest hit, "Am I Robot?" from their first album and two new songs from their new album, "Electroduce Yourself". Check it out and let us know what you think! 19:48, 10.3 MB