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

This week's listening list: The sound of Nansanurai's latest album, 'Ruins of the Moonlight Temple', is only slightly brighter than their first debut, 'Ultimu Reger'. (nansanurai.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, 3^rd floor

More info: @yesgoekshibisi on Instagram

Until Nov. 19

1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Artsy weekend: Pictured is a work by Rukmanul Hakim at the '(Selalu) kembali ke awal' exhibition, which appeared on yesgoekshibisi's Instagram account. (Instagram/yesgoekshibisi)

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.