Hipdut rising: 2025’s breakout sound of Indonesian youth
Blending hip-hop and dangdut, the music genre has moved from experimental to the mainstream, driven by new artists and growing audiences, with its pioneers now looking to scale…
Felix Martua
Has Indonesia entered an era of happy love songs again?
After years of craving catharsis through mournful ballads, Indonesian listeners appear to have moved on with an emotional reset.
Nine cities, one festival: Japanese Film Festival Indonesia brings Japan to local screens
JFF Indonesia 2025 presents over a dozen Japanese film titles across multiple genres, with theatrical screenings held in nine cities nationwide.
‘Pangku’: Indonesian actor Reza Rahadian’s tender take on motherhood and realism
In his cinematic directorial debut, Reza’s Pangku journeys through the rocky terrain of motherhood with steady grace, steering clear of histrionics.
For hit animated film ‘Jumbo’, Indonesian children are the true heroes
Jumbo, an animated feature produced by Visinema Studios, was released in theaters in Indonesia on March 31, and has amassed more than 6.4 million ticket sales as of the end of…
Merch-Making Market: Where Indonesian music and merch collide
Taking place over the weekend, the expo proudly demonstrates how Indonesian music is, quite fashionably, not just for the ears.
Four of Indonesia’s best vacation spots for 2023
In these places, Instagram-able views are just one of the many things you can take home at the end of the day.
The post-pandemic era search for music’s next superstar begins
Younger people have become more active in showcasing their chops, uploading song covers or self-releasing an original repertoire online.
Indonesian radio stations battle it out with streaming giants
Indonesia's radio stations are on the edge as they battle digital streaming giants that gained a following during the pandemic
Jakarta Film Week 2022 bridges arthouse cinema with city’s youth
With "emerge" as this year's theme, the festival introduced the local, nascent filmmakers in the industry.