Indonesian singer-songwriter Albert Tanabe officially released his debut EP, Pendar di Matamu, on December 6, 2025, in digital format.
This mini album presents three main tracks: Tak Lagi Menjadi, Pendar di Matamu, and Walau Tuk Sementara.
In addition, it includes an extended version of the final song.
According to Albert, the EP centers on the journey of love.
He designed each track as part of a connected storyline, allowing the songs to flow as one complete narrative.
He explained that he wrote and collected the material over the past year and shaped it into a trilogy built around a single, larger story.
Among the tracks, Walau Tuk Sementara serves as the main focus of the EP.
Meanwhile, Pendar di Matamu has already received a music video, which premiered on December 11 through Albert Tanabe’s official YouTube channel.
He also shared that the music videos follow a continuous storyline, forming a visual narrative that supports the musical trilogy.
He added that he plans to release music videos for all three songs gradually, in line with the story told in the EP.
Albert Tanabe is known for highlighting emotional honesty in his work.
He actively releases songs in both Indonesian and English, often exploring themes of heartbreak, loss, and self-discovery.
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Musical Career of Albert Tanabe
Several of his earlier tracks gained strong public attention, including Tomorrow I’ll Be Gone, Not the Time to Say Goodbye, and Meledak Ledak.
In addition to his solo work, Albert has collaborated with well-known musicians.
He previously released Aku Takut with Denny Chasmala and Meski Tak Lagi Kau Dengar featuring Eross Candra of Sheila on 7.
These collaborations enriched his musical color and strengthened his signature emotional pop style with reflective lyrics.
Albert also described the making of Pendar di Matamu as his first opportunity to explore creatively with full freedom.
In the past, he often worked with the support and involvement of senior musicians.
This EP, therefore, marks a new phase in his journey as an independent artist.
Following the EP release, Albert has scheduled a special showcase to introduce the project to a wider audience.
In the near future, he also plans to visit several cities as part of a promotional tour.
Through these steps, Albert hopes to build a closer connection with his listeners.
He encouraged fans to stay updated on showcase and tour announcements through his Instagram account.
Currently, all tracks from Pendar di Matamu are available on major digital music platforms.
At the same time, the music videos will continue to roll out gradually on Albert Tanabe’s YouTube channel.
