Yudhistira Agato

Culture

Ramengvrl Was Working an Office Job. Now, She’s One of Asia’s Top Rappers.

Ramengvrl is here to conquer the world with her brand of unapologetic bravado.
Yudhistira Agato
5.17.22
the guide to getting into

The Guide to Getting Into the Vast and Diverse Sounds of Indonesian Indie Music

From pop to experimental, Indonesia’s underground scene offers something for everyone.
Yudhistira Agato
6.24.21
News

Following Deaths of Two Student Protesters in Indonesia, Six Police Officers Are Now Under Investigation for Carrying Firearms

The police said that five non-commissioned officers and one commissioned officer are suspected of mismanaging the protest.
Rani Rahayu
10.4.19
weird

An Inmate in Indonesia Escaped by Breaking Through Prison Walls Using a Spoon

This was the inmate’s third successful escape.
Ikhwan Hastanto
10.3.19
On The Rise

Rich Brian on His Growth, Dreams, and Asian Identity

In an exclusive interview with VICE, Brian Imanuel talks about his new album ‘The Sailor,’ his career trajectory, his collaboration with Spotify, and meeting the President of Indonesia.
Yudhistira Agato
8.15.19
Election Violence

Riding Along With the People Saving Lives During the Jakarta Protests

The city's paramedics were stretched thin and fatigued, but still out there helping the injured.
Adi Renaldi
5.24.19
Culture

Asia's Experimental Music Scene Is About to Explode

Some of the world's best experimental and noise acts recently converged in the Indonesian city of Jogja for Nusasonic, a massive eleven-day festival.
Yudhistira Agato
Tiitah AW
12.13.18
Music

Simon Raymonde's Secret to Happiness Is to Let Go of Grudges and Listen to Music

The former Cocteau Twins member stopped thinking about the band's reunion years ago, and now spends his time discovering new bands all over the world with his label Bella Union.
Yudhistira Agato
10.18.18
Interview

Kamasi Washington Takes Spiritual Jazz In a New Direction

For the American saxophonist, there's no reason why jazz can't mix with hip-hop and video games.
Yudhistira Agato
9.3.18
New music

Logic Lost Talks About Those Dark Times You Just Can't Forget

"I’ve been described by my good friends as someone who likes to torture myself."
Yudhistira Agato
7.10.18
Music

Future Collective Is the Retronica Duo Blending Pop and Politics

The band's sophomore album "Mundo Animal" will make you dance to catchy beats and reflections on the rise of Indonesia's right wing.
Yudhistira Agato
3.14.18
music video

Indonesia's Screamo Band Tells A Tale of Forbidden Love In New Single

Yogyakarta-based Last Kiss To Die of Visceroth dropped their new music video on the most romantic day of the year—and it's bleak.
Yudhistira Agato
2.14.18
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