’10s Indonesian Music Essentials

’10s Indonesian Music Essentials

One of the most notable shifts in Indonesian pop throughout the 2010s was the increasingly prominent use of the English language. Stephanie Poetri’s “I Love You 3000” and NIKI’s “lowkey” showed that next-gen Indonesian artists are more than adept at conversing with global listeners linguistically as well as stylistically. Tulus and Hindia are shining examples of how the biggest sensations can emerge from the grassroots scene. Groups such as RAN and HIVI! churned out catchy numbers underpinned with jazzy chords and funky rhythms.

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