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After a Decade of Singles, Jakarta's Cyda Finally Gets His Debut Album
Eri Septian has been releasing tracks under the name Cyda since 2016, scattered across half a dozen small labels. It took a Paris imprint called Minitel to finally give him a full album: nine tracks of 90s progressive house dressed up as a fake in-flight announcement.
Jakarta's House Cartel Turn Their Decade-Old DJ Crew Into a Record Label
House Cartel spent over a decade as outsiders fighting Jakarta's big room dominance from the DJ booth. Now the collective has quietly turned itself into a label, House Cartel Records, two EPs deep and counting.
Hajar Asyura Scores Indonesian Horror Films by Day. His Techno Project Just Beat the World on Bandcamp.
As 8110118, Jakarta film composer Hajar Asyura just released Jiwa Krungu, the only Southeast Asian record on Bandcamp Daily's global best electronic list for July.
The Best House and Techno Clubs in Jakarta, 2026 Edition
Jakarta's house and techno rooms are real, they're just hiding in office towers and mall basements. A working guide to Vault, Le Cirque, Zodiac and the mega-clubs, with what's actually still open in 2026.
Mixmag Asia and Patrón Are Turning a Jakarta Dinner Into a Club Night
Five courses, three tequila pours and a DJ lineup pulled from Jakarta, Bangkok and Bali: The Pursuit debuts at Le Cirque on August 26, the first of a recurring series from Mixmag Asia and Patrón Tequila.
DWP 2026 Returns to Jakarta: Dates, Tickets and First Names Confirmed
Djakarta Warehouse Project heads back to the capital on December 11 to 13, 2026, with Galantis leading the first names, presale tickets from IDR 1.700K and a Bali send-off party at Cafe Del Mar on August 16.
Yousuke Yukimatsu: From Osaka Underground to Opening for The Weeknd
Osaka born DJ and producer Yousuke Yukimatsu rose from the underground to global recognition after a viral Boiler Room Tokyo set and a powerful comeback from serious illness. He now opens for The Weeknd in Tokyo, Jakarta, and Kuala Lumpur.