There’s always something new and creative in Indonesia’s music scene, and this time it comes from a collaboration between for Revenge & Stand Here Alone.
While collaborations between solo artists have become common, these two bands decided to explore something different.
The result is their brand-new single, “Untuk Kau yang Di Sana (UKYDS),” which merges alternative rock with pop punk in an emotionally driven track.
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According to Boniex, vocalist of for Revenge, the song tells the story of someone longing for a figure who has been absent from their life.
However, a closer look at the lyrics reveals a deeper narrative.
One about mental struggles, loneliness, depression, and the pain of feeling invisible to others.
The idea to bring both bands together came from Boniex himself, who had been thinking about it for a while.
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Collaboration Story of for Revenge & Stand Here Alone
He shared that their frequent encounters on stage and previous collaborations at off-air events inspired him to take the idea further by writing a song together.
While for Revenge has collaborated with solo artists before, this marks their first time teaming up with another band.
Boniex described it as both a challenge and a refreshing experience, especially since they co-wrote the track and aimed to transport listeners back to the early 2000s when both bands were just starting out.
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Taufik Andryyansyah, better known as Mbenk, bassist and vocalist of Stand Here Alone, recalled how their collaboration began.
Boniex sent him a rough demo with only music and invited him to create something different together.
They instantly clicked and scheduled a workshop to write lyrics, develop melodies, and build musical chemistry.
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Even though their styles differ, they found common ground.
With Samuel refining the arrangement and Kamga directing vocals during recording, the experience became even more meaningful for Stand Here Alone.
They had never worked with a vocal director before.
Echoing Mbenk’s sentiment, Boniex emphasized the full collaboration between the two bands.
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Blending Two Styles
He explained that the process flowed naturally from workshop to studio, and the biggest challenge was blending two distinct styles.
for Revenge’s emotional and gloomy tone with Stand Here Alone’s energetic and catchy sound.
Fortunately, the journey was smooth and enjoyable.
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Both bands agreed to stay open-minded and set aside egos, resulting in a harmonious partnership.
Despite their genre differences, Mbenk believed some parts of the song carried the vibrant energy that defines Stand Here Alone.
He pointed out that while the song leans toward for Revenge’s signature dark themes and emotional lyrics, it still maintains a strong pop-punk spirit through its tempo, dynamics, and vocal character.
This contrast, he said, creates a unique dual flavor that they’re proud of.
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The Final Result
Boniex noted that the song may surprise listeners, especially long-time fans of for Revenge.
With Stand Here Alone bringing a strong pop-punk vibe, UKYDS feels like a rare but fitting direction for for Revenge.
“It might even make people ask, ‘Wait, is this really a for Revenge song?’” he said.
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Both Boniex and Mbenk agreed that this project proves that cross-band collaborations can be powerful and refreshing.
They showed that bands with distinct identities can unite without overshadowing one another.
More importantly, UKYDS carries a deeper message.
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It is serving as an emotional bridge for anyone dealing with grief or the pain of never getting to say what they needed to say to someone who’s no longer around.
They hope the song becomes a source of comfort and a bold start for future collaborations.
The new single “Untuk Kau yang Di Sana (UKYDS)” by for Revenge and Stand Here Alone is now available on all major digital streaming platforms.
