Bogor-based band Billkiss officially released their debut album Cerita #1 on September 28, 2025.
The album features nine tracks, including six previously released singles and three fresh songs that complete the story.
Released independently, the album is now available on all major digital streaming platforms.
The six earlier singles included in the album are “Aku Kamu Tau,” “25 Jam,” “La Gila,” “Tahta,” “Kamu Siapa,” and “Rela.”
Meanwhile, the three new tracks(“Apa Jadinya,” “Maunya Kamu,” and “Maafkan Aku yang Dulu”) serve as the highlights and bring the entire narrative to a close.
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How Billkiss Created The Album
Cerita #1 was born from a meaningful and long journey.
The album unfolds like a journey through love.
It begins with moments of joy, filled with excitement and warmth.
Then, the story moves into chapters of pain and heartbreak, capturing the struggles that come with loss.
From there, it turns toward reconciliation, as one learns to make peace with oneself.
In the end, the journey arrives at a happy conclusion, where love finds its way back into the light.
Musically, Billkiss drew inspiration from bands like Paramore, yet they packaged each song with different moods that reflect the emotions of each chapter.
The production process was extensive and involved various musicians.
The band collaborated with Deirda Tahier on one of the singles and received support from Acoy (Rocker Kasarunk & Band Omom), Norma Komara, and Taufik Qpot in arrangement development.
All songs were written by bassist Helvi Eriyanti, while Buyung Faiz handled the mixing.
The lead single, “25 Jam,” tells the story of someone longing deeply for their loved one.
Meanwhile, the three new songs act as the emotional centerpiece.
Together, they illustrate the pursuit of love, the struggle to find peace within, and the joy of reaching a happy conclusion.
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About The Band
Formed in January 2021, Billkiss currently consists of Maulin (vocals) and Helvi (bass).
Since their inception, they have actively performed on various stages, from school art shows to major festivals.
Most recently, they appeared at Jakarta Fair 2025.
Regarding the release of their first album, Maulin expressed that the day felt like a long-awaited milestone and hoped listeners would enjoy their work.
Helvi explained that the name Cerita #1 should be read as “Cerita Pertama”.
It is symbolizing that to reach Cerita #10 or even Cerita #100, they had to start with the very first.
She emphasized that the album was made sincerely from the heart, with the hope that it would reach the hearts of others.
Cerita #1 now marks the beginning of their musical journey, opening the way for many more stories to come.
