Barasuara

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Barasuara
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Hu Shah
  • Darlin
  • Juni
Members
  • Iga Massardi
  • Asteriska
  • Puti Chitara
  • TJ Kusuma
  • Gerald Situmorang
  • Marco Steffiano
Past membersPandu Fathoni

Barasuara is an Indonesian alternative rock band formed in 2012, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Iga Massardi, vocalists Asteriska and Puti Chitara, guitarist TJ Kusuma, bassist Gerald Situmorang, and drummer Marco Steffiano.

History[edit]

Iga Massardi, who was previously active in various bands such as Tika and The Dissidents and Trees & Wild, initially intended to start his solo project. However, he eventually was interested to work his material in a band and invited TJ Kusuma, Marco Steffiano, and Asteriska to join him. Bassist Pandu Fathoni initially joined the lineup but was replaced by Gerald Situmorang due to his busy schedule.[2] Barasuara made their debut live performance at Massardi's café TokoVe in South Jakarta on 8 June 2014 as a quintet.[3] Puti Chitara joined the band shortly after.

Barasuara's debut studio album, Taifun was released on 16 October 2015, with singles "Bahas Bahasa" and "Sendu Melagu".[4] In May 2016, the band embarked on their first concert tour, Taifun Tour, across Java.[5] In 2016, the band was nominated for two AMI Awards, winning the award for Best Alternative Production Work for "Bahas Bahasa".[6] Taifun was nominated for Album of the Year at the 3rd Indonesian Choice Awards.[7] Barasuara was also honored as the Best Live Act at the 2016 Rolling Stone Indonesia Editors Choice Awards.[8]

In 2018, Barasuara signed a contract with record label Darlin Records.[9] On 21 September 2018, they released "Guna Manusia" as the lead single from their sophomore studio album.[10] Their sophomore album Pikiran dan Perjalanan was released on 8 March 2019.[11] On 29 September 2019, Barasuara served as the opening act on the Jakarta date of The 1975's Music for Cars concert tour.[12] On 6 December 2019, they released a remix extended play titled PQ-Race dan Perjalanan, featuring rendition of the album's title track by each member.[13] In 2020, they released a single "Bangkit dan Berlari" as a campaign with Indosat Ooredoo.[14]

Barasuara released "Fatalis" as the lead single from their upcoming third studio album on 27 July 2022.[15] The track won the Best Rock Duo/Group/Collaboration at the 2023 AMI Awards.[16] On 15 February 2023, they released "Merayakan Fana" as the second single, featuring orchestral arrangement by Erwin Gutawa and Czech Symphony Orchestra.[17] On August 8, 2023, they released "Terbuang Dalam Waktu", described by them as their "most pop and sweetest track".[18]

Members[edit]

Current members

  • Iga Massardi – vocals, guitar
  • Asteriska – vocals
  • Puti Chitara – vocals
  • TJ Kusuma – guitar
  • Gerald Situmorang – bass guitar
  • Marco Steffiano – drums

Former members

  • Pandu Fathoni – bass guitar

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Taifun (2015)
  • Pikiran dan Perjalanan (2019)

Remix albums[edit]

  • PQ-Race dan Perjalanan (2019)

Singles[edit]

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Bahas Bahasa" 2015 Taifun
"Sendu Melagu"
"Guna Manusia" 2018 Pikiran dan Perjalanan
"Pikiran dan Perjalanan" 2019
"Bangkit dan Berlari" 2020 Non-album single
"Fatalis" 2022 TBA
"Merayakan Fana" 2023
"Terbuang dalam Waktu"

References[edit]

  1. ^ Widianto, Stanley (13 March 2019). "Album review: Barasuara sets eyes on stage with new LP". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ Nugroho, Arlingga Hari (26 October 2022). "Belum Jadi Anak Indie Nih Kalo Belum Dengerin 10 Rekomendasi Lagu Barasuara Terfavorit!". Hai. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Iga Massardi Akhirnya Perkenalkan Barasuara". Hai. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. ^ "'TAIFUN', Sebuah 'Angin' Penuh Energi Dari Barasuara". KapanLagi. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ^ Harahap, M. Iqbal Fazarullah (16 May 2016). "Simak Perjalanan 'Taifun Tour 2016' Barasuara di YouTube". Detik.com. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  6. ^ Wahyu, Raynaldi (29 September 2016). "AMI Awards 2016: Barasuara Membara di AMI Awards". Okezone. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  7. ^ Sudrajad, Risang (30 May 2016). "Selamat, Ini Daftar Pemenang Indonesian Choice Awards 2016". KapanLagi. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Rock In Celebes Terima Penghargaan Editors Choice Awards 2016 – Rolling Stone Indonesia". Rock in Celebes. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  9. ^ Rura, Cecylia (23 October 2018). "Iga Massardi Ceritakan Awal Mula Barasuara Bergabung dengan Darlin' Records". Medcom. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Barasuara Pertanyakan 'Guna Manusia' di Lagu Terbaru". CNN Indonesia. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  11. ^ Yuniar, Nanien (9 March 2019). Sari, Heppy Ratna (ed.). ""Pikiran dan Perjalanan", karya terbaru dari Barasuara". Antara News. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  12. ^ Zhafira, Arnidhya Nur (17 September 2019). Nurcahyani, Ida (ed.). "Barasuara jadi band pembuka konser The 1975 di Jakarta". Antara News. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  13. ^ Saraswati, Dyah Paramita (12 December 2019). "Personel Barasuara Punya 'Pikiran dan Perjalanan' Versi Sendiri". Detik.com. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  14. ^ Zhafira, Arnidhya Nur (5 August 2020). Nurcahyani, Ida (ed.). "Ada Ardhito Pramono, Nadin Amizah & Barasuara di kampanye IM3 Ooredoo". Antara News. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  15. ^ Dewangkara, Raka (27 July 2022). "Barasuara Tatap Album Ketiga dengan "Fatalis"". Pophariini. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  16. ^ Putra, Ivan Two (9 November 2023). Noviana, Riki (ed.). "Akui Keunggulan Barasuara di AMI Awards 2023, Voice of Baceprot: Mereka Keren Banget Sih!". VOI. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  17. ^ Manuel, Gerald (15 February 2023). "'Merayakan Fana' bersama Barasuara". Pophariini. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  18. ^ Manuel, Gerald (8 August 2023). "Terbuang Dalam Waktu, Lagu Paling Pop Barasuara". Pophariini. Retrieved 2 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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