The first duo that popped into my mind when bringing the word 'nostalgia' and 'travel' together would be Shannaz & Daiva. The couple is known trendsetters of Jakarta's colorful underground party scene Suara Disko which brings back a wave of nostalgic Indonesian dance anthems from the 70s and 80s played on vinyl onto the dance floor full of millennials and old-timers alike. So it's only right that our muse for our collaboration with Mote-Mote for 'Window Seat' is this awesome duo that pushes their love for local brands to the absolute limit!
Although young, two best friends Asaelia and Emily are determined to create a safe space for mental health awareness in Indonesia. The non-profit organisation is changing the negative stigma surrounding mental health in Indonesia through education, events, information, and the right support system. Here's a peek at the importance of how sleep plays a crucial role in mental health; the mind, body, and soul balance.
Barasuara is an Indonesian band consisting of Asteriska (vocal), TJ Kusuma (guitar), Puti Chitara (vocal), Iga Massardi (vocal, guitar) and Gerald Situmorang (bass). Formed in 2011 at Jakarta, Barasuara is a manifest of the voice of spirit and the freedom of thought for the people of Indonesia. With an authentic music composition, enhanced with beautifully haunting bahasa Indonesia spoken lyrics, Barasuara breathes a hybrid of psychedelic, rock, folk, blues, and jazz music. Photography by: @davianakbar Can you define your band in three words? A: Majestic, colorful, and energetic. TJ: Air, angin, api P: Diverse, bold, and colorful I: Blue,...
