Led Zeppelin: Saat Petir Masuk ke Piringan Hitam
Ada band yang kita dengar, lalu lewat begitu saja. Ada juga band yang, begitu jarum menyentuh piringan, dunia rasanya sedikit berubah. Led Zeppelin selalu jatuh di kategori kedua. Setiap kali saya memutar “Whole Lotta Love” di speaker reda di kamar hotel, saya selalu merasa seperti jurnalis yang datang terlambat ke sebuah pesta yang...
The Doors: Musik Saat Pintu Gelap Dibuka Pelan-Pelan
Malam itu, hujan turun tipis di Jakarta. Saya duduk di taksi online, lampu-lampu kota memantul di kaca jendela. Sopirnya memutar playlist acak dari ponsel, lalu tiba-tiba masuk suara hujan buatan, denting keyboard, dan bisikan pelan: “Riders on the storm…”
Dalam sekejap, jalan Sudirman berubah jadi jalan kosong di Los...
The Jimi Hendrix & The Experience: Ketika Gitar Menjadi Pesawat Ruang Angkasa
Suatu malam di studio kecil pinggiran kota, seorang gitaris muda memutar “Purple Haze” lewat speaker murah. Suaranya pecah, distorsi kasar. Tapi di wajahnya ada senyum lebar. “Ini jelek tapi enak,” katanya. “Gue baru ngerti kenapa orang bilang Hendrix itu alien.” Sulit mencari...
Pop Power in the Streaming Era
In the U.S., music isn’t just entertainment anymore — it’s cultural currency. In 2024, nearly 1.4 trillion music streams were recorded, with contemporary pop dominating the landscape. Female pop artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter accounted for the lion’s share of the most-played tracks, reflecting a shift toward...
K-pop Renaissance and Global Impact
South Korea’s musical influence shows no sign of slowing. Beyond record sales, K-pop culture has become an international phenomenon—from BTS’s announced 2026 comeback and global tour to the breakout of new groups like Cortis, whose debut Color Outside the Lines smashed sales records for rookie idols.
K-pop’s global footprint is visible...
Afrobeats: From Lagos to the World
Nigeria’s Afrobeats revolution remains one of the most powerful musical movements of the decade. What started as a regional sound has fully crossed into mainstream global pop, influencing artists across North America and Europe.
Stars like CKay, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fireboy DML are household names not just locally but internationally. CKay’s...
Viral Tracks, Bollywood Beats, and Gen-Z Creativity
India’s music scene in 2025 was defined by eclectic virality—from heartbreak ballads to regional genres that found national audiences via social media. Songs like Saiyaara and Name Chale became the soundtracks of countless Reels, reflecting a generation that invests deeply in personal and cultural storytelling.
Bollywood music...
Tradition Meets Tomorrow
The UK has long punched above its weight in music influence, and in 2025 it remained a trendsetter across genres. Streaming dominates, yet there’s a surprising resurgence in vinyl and physical formats, particularly among younger listeners who prize tangibility alongside digital convenience.
Britain’s contribution goes beyond numbers: it’s a crucible...
J-pop’s Quiet Global Rise
Japan’s music ecosystem is home to one of the world’s most devoted fan cultures, and J-pop has steadily expanded internationally—led by acts like Yoasobi, one of the most streamed Japanese artists globally.
Unlike fast-paced Western pop, J-pop’s international growth has often been gradual and fan-driven—through anime crossovers,...
Budots and Street-Born Sound Evolution
In the Philippines, music trends in 2025 told a story of community, resilience, and creativity born from everyday life. Budots, a vibrant dance genre originating in Davao’s barangays, transcended local dance halls to become a global viral phenomenon.
Budots’s playful synths and infectious rhythms emerged from the streets, incorporating ambient...
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