Slank
Indonesia\'s most legendary and beloved rock band.
Rhoma Irama
The King of Dangdut, Indonesia\'s most iconic genre.
Burgerkill
Indonesia\'s most internationally known metalcore band.
Efek Rumah Kaca
Politically conscious Indonesian indie-rock trio.
Sheila on 7
Indonesia's most beloved modern rock band.
Raisa
Indonesia's leading contemporary pop vocalist.
The Jakarta music scene
Jakarta (Indonesia) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. Dangdut\'s infectious rhythm and a massive punk/metal underground both thrive here.
The most represented genres are rock (2), pop (2) and metal (1). The scene also includes indie.
The earliest year on record is Rhoma Irama (1946) and the latest is Efek Rumah Kaca (2001); the busiest decade on the map is the 1990s with 3 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Slank, Rhoma Irama, Burgerkill and Efek Rumah Kaca. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Singapore Singapore · 905 km
- Kuala Lumpur Malaysia · 1,187 km
- Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam · 1,894 km
- Bangkok Thailand · 2,329 km
- Manila Philippines · 2,790 km
- Perth Australia · 3,018 km
Questions about Jakarta music
What music is Jakarta known for?
Jakarta is known for pop, metal music. Notable acts include Slank, Rhoma Irama, Burgerkill.
How many bands are from Jakarta?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Jakarta, spanning rock, pop, metal, indie.