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All The Good Things: Nov 18
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Not to miss: Fazerdaze will perform live at Studio Palem, South Jakarta, on Sunday. (Courtesy of Joey Clough/Amelia Murray/Courtesy of Joey Clough/Amelia Murray)
The Jakarta Post offers recommendations on what to watch, read, listen to, visit and indulge in.
Listen:
Nansanurai
Ruins of the Moonlight Temple (Ancient Horror Records)
Available on vinyl, for streaming or for purchase through nansarunai.bandcamp.com
Released through Singaporean independent label Ancient Horror, this one-man Indonesian black metal band’s second full-length release is a beautifully downcast collection of compositions that gets under the skin in all the best ways. Sounding only slightly brighter than Nansanurai’s first release (2021’s Ultimu Reger), Ruins of the Moonlight Temple remains as brutally gloomy and screeching as that debut. Dramatically distorted minor scale riffs splatter against wailing, indiscernible vocals and desperate, pounding drums. It brings to mind the sunless despondency of early nineties Norwegian black metal bands, whose extreme despondency may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but were undeniable in their urgency.
Watch live:
Fazerdaze
Live in Jakarta
Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at Studio Palem, South Jakarta
Tickets through the-storefront.com
Singer-songwriter Amelia Murray, who goes by Fazerdaze, is a New Zealand musician known for her dreamy indie pop songs. Having played in Jakarta a few years ago to an enthusiastic audience, she has made her way back to promote her latest record, Break. Melodic and hazy, Fazerdaze’s songs wrap themselves with bittersweet nostalgia and melancholy. As before, local promoter Noisewhore – known for its eclectic résumé – is again hosting Fazerdaze’s show.
Fazerdaze’s concert will feature two local openers from the independent scene: Milledenials and White Chorus.
Attend:
(Selalu) kembali ke awal ([Always] go back to the beginning), an exhibition by Rukmunal Hakim
At Sunset Limited, Grand Wijaya Center, unit G 40-41, 3rd floor
More info: @yesgoekshibisi on Instagram
Until Nov. 19
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bandung-based artist Rukmunal Hakim will conduct a live painting session of his characteristic artwork for many hours in front of visitors, showcasing a focus and stamina that is uniquely his. Focused mostly on plants and animal subjects, Rukmunal’s maximalist style and minimalist tone are also influenced by his color-blindness.
The artist will utilize colored pencil, watercolor and acrylic paint in his performance although his main focus remains black and white drawings using ink on paper.
