Barasuara
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| Origin | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Past members | Pandu Fuzztoni |
Barasuara are an Indonesian music group, formed in 2012 on Jakarta. The group consists of Iga Massardi, TJ Kusuma, Gerald Situmorang, Marco Steffiano, Asterika Widiantini and Puti Chitara. The group released their debut single “Bahas Bahasa” on 2015.
Formation
Formed in 2012, Iga Massardi originally wanted to create a solo project for his songs. However, after that, Massardi even more interested in working on a project with a band. Until, he invited TJ, Marco and Asterika. At first, Pandu Fuzztoni invited Gerald Situmorang for joining the group, due to his departure from this group for busy the schedule. After a debut performance in a café TokoVe Cafe in Kemang, the group invited Puti Chitara to join.
Career
2015–present: Taifun
Before releasing debut album and single, MTV Indonesia had interviewed Massardi and revealed that project single will brought concept to become truthfully of Indonesia (means writing the lyric single in Indonesian).[1] On 2015, the group released the debut single "Bahas Bahasa". Then, they released debut album Taifun through Suara Juni Kreasi which subsequently earning a nomination for Album of the Year at the 3rd Indonesian Choice Awards. Their debut album had received praised by several Indonesian musician, such as Indra Lesmana and Slank' member Abdee Negara.[2]
In May 2016, the group held a tour, entitled Taifun Tour at six cities in Indonesia, which were Jakarta, Malang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Surakarta and Bandung. The group had earning Best Live Act at the 2016 Rolling Stone Editors' Choice Awards for their stage act had riveting and returned releasing a second single titled "Sendu Melagu".
Discography
Studio albums
- Taifun (2015)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipients | Results |
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| 2015 | Hai Reader’s Poll Music Awards | The Best Fresh Meat | Barasuara | Nominated |
| The Best Rock | Nominated | |||
| The Best Album | Taifun | Nominated | ||
| The Best Single | "Bahas Bahasa" | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Rolling Stone Editors' Choice Awards | Best Live Act | Barasuara | Won |
| Indonesian Choice Awards | Band/Duo/Group of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year | Taifun | Nominated | ||
| Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best Song (Indonesia) | "Bahas Bahasa" | Nominated | |
| Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best Alternative Production Work | Won | ||
| Best of the Best Newcomer | Nominated | |||
References
- ↑ Bobi Brilyan (June 29, 2014). "Interview Khusus: Iga Massardi dari Barasuara". Inilah.
- ↑ Andi Baso Djaya (November 13, 2015). "Barasuara menuai pujian berkat album Taifun". Beritagar.