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10 Indonesian electronic artists who deserve more attention
The Jakarta Post has picked ten local electronic artists whose music goes beyond regular dance club flourishes.
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Sabrina Eka combines dark atmospheres with nimble drums and simple basslines to create tracks that twist and turn in every direction (Sabrina Eka/Courtesy of Sabrina Eka)
Electronic music in Indonesia has certainly come a long way ever since the days of the groundbreaking Jakarta Movement ’05 compilation first put the spotlight on under-the-radar electronic acts in the country. In the 15 years since, an explosion of talent has been populating the Indonesian music scene with their takes on house, techno, industrial, hip-hop, ambient and many other sounds.
Some have crossed over into the mainstream, while others (sometimes on purpose) remain active in the underground.
Below is a list of 10 electronic artists from across Indonesia who are currently active and deserve your attention.
Bleu Clair
A common thread amongst electronic artists in Indonesia is that many seem to have gained a level of international recognition before their names are recognized locally. House producer Bleu Clair has slowly built a name for himself overseas through collaboration with foreign DJs and producers, most notably with Martin Garrix, while also earning a couple of features on Skrillex’s OWSLA label mixes. Bleu Clair’s Kurniawan Wicaksono has been producing funk-inspired, soul-laced house tracks since 2017 and has the potential to become one of Indonesia’s major dance music stars.
Loreng & Sanjonas
