End Of Summer began in Solo in 2004 as a gathering of friends at Haow Haow, a local wedangan (traditional tea and food stall).
The group initially brought together Dondit (Unchained Melody), Aji (Batman Stroke), and Hanton (Blues Clues).
They later recruited Galih on drums and Hafid on vocals to form a post-hardcore project.
Their goal was to perform at legendary gigs organised by Jogja-based collective Dead Poet’s Society.
After releasing a single, the band went through several lineup changes and eventually took an extended hiatus.
In 2022, End Of Summer returned with the CD release of “Peri(h)ati” through Alpha Omega Records.
With a new lineup consisting of Hafid Hanafi (vocals), Oik Prabangkara (guitar), Alexander Billy Briliano (guitar), and Tamtomo “Dondiet” Widhiandono (bass), the band resumed work on new material.
End Of Summer Returns to Its Post-Hardcore Roots with “Kilas”
Staying true to the early 2000s post-hardcore sound that shaped their musical identity, End Of Summer has released a new single titled “Kilas.”
Produced by Praditya Eka Putra, the track also incorporates elements of cinematic and atmospheric ambient post-rock.
These additions bring greater emotional depth to its arrangement.
Recorded at Invasion Studio, “Kilas” represents a journey through time for the band.
Guitarist and lyricist Oik Prabangkara explained that the band wanted to preserve the aggressive distorted guitars and emotional vocals.
These elements defined the early 2000s post-hardcore sound.
However, they also introduced atmospheric spaces and melancholic ambient post-rock melodies to create a more dynamic emotional experience for listeners.
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“Kilas” Explores Despair and the Weight of Past Memories
Written in Indonesian by Hafid Hanafi and Oik Prabangkara, the lyrics explore deep despair and the struggle against the passage of time.
Lines such as “di ujung waktu yang jauh, tergores luka yang membeku, ingatan takkan kembali, menghapus cerita selamanya” capture a deep sense of pain.
They describe the struggle of facing memories that can never return.
The lyrics also portray a feeling of being trapped within imagination and unresolved wounds from the past.
The line “nestapa yang mengikat, merapuh selamanya” further emphasises the gradual erosion of one’s inner strength and awareness.
Hafid Hanafi described the song as a reflection on inner struggles and profound despair caused by memories of the past.
Artwork by Bima Priantana
The single’s artwork comes from Bima Priantana, an artist known for creating covers for several bands across different heavy music genres.
His previous work includes artwork for skramz bands envy and LKTDOV, as well as math-rock band Murphy Radio.
He has also created covers for grindcore veterans Extreme Decay and Wormrot.
End Of Summer will release “Kilas” on digital music platforms through Alpha Omega Records on November 11, 2026.
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