My Altercation weaves together notes and memories to capture the essence of Bandung’s music scene with a particular focus on the melodic punk genre.
The book serves not only as a tribute to the region’s punk culture but also an insightful exploration of its broader musical landscape. This work is designed to celebrate the energy and significance of punk whilst also shedding light on the cultural roots that shaped Bandung’s underground music scene.
The author is a recognised music journalist and musician. His extensive knowledge and first-hand experience offers a unique perspective, opening a window into the key events influential figures and cultural shifts that defined the youth scene in that era.
This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the development of Indonesia’s melodic punk underground music scene.
About the author:Prabu Pramayougha is a Journalist and Music Writer whose works have been featured in various Indonesian media outlets (mainly in subculture an alt-music areas) since the 2010s.
He is also known as a musician having performed with Saturday Night Karaoke a punk rock band from Bandung that was formed in 2008 and is still going strong to this day.
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