Rave Colony 2025 Recap: Jakarta EDM Scene in Review (Part 2)

Rave Colony — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Collectives and Collaborative Projects

Beyond music releases, 2025 highlighted the growing influence of collectives and collaborative projects.

Many artists chose to work together rather than move alone.

Projects like SaladKlab grew from individual tracks into a full EP.

Secondary moved forward as a duo, diving deeper into Trance and harder sounds.

Meanwhile, Submerged followed a different path, developing Afro, Melodic, Progressive, and Tech House styles under a more structured mentorship.

Alter Ego also gained attention by letting the music stand above personal identity.

New Collectives on the Rise

At the same time, new collectives emerged with clear musical direction.

AFRONIGHTMUSIK blended Afro House with Brazilian influences, while Chili Flakes pushed high-energy Indo Bounce and Breakbeat.

Together, these movements showed how collaboration continued to drive creativity within the scene.

Grassroots Communities and DJ Movements

On a grassroots level, local communities remained essential.

Technohousy focused on accessible House and Techno events, while AMP and Deck Society created spaces for underground scenes and beginner DJs.

Indonesian Local Heroes also stayed active, moving between venues while consistently highlighting local talent across genres.

The Evolution of Jakarta’s Clubbing Landscape

Jakarta’s clubbing map continued to expand in 2025.

HW Group maintained a strong presence, while Pantai Indah Kapuk, especially PIK 2, grew rapidly with new nightlife venues.

Meanwhile, .sector in Bintaro became an important hub for underground communities.

The Rise of Soft Clubbing

One of the most noticeable shifts came through Soft Clubbing.

Influenced by Gen Z lifestyle changes, events moved toward healthier environments.

Morning raves, coffee parties, and smoke-free dancefloors attracted new audiences.

These events reduced alcohol focus and offered alternative ways to enjoy electronic music.

Face to Face (F2F) DJ Format

Finally, the Face to Face (F2F) DJ format brought fresh energy.

By placing DJs opposite each other with separate setups, F2F sets encouraged interaction and spontaneity.

From underground hard music events to high-profile pairings, this format gained strong momentum throughout the year.

Closing Reflection

Overall, Rave Colony’s 2025 recap shows a scene driven by diversity, collaboration, and constant experimentation.

As Jakarta moves into 2026, the future remains open, ready for new genres, new movements, and new ways to experience electronic music.

Cr: Alibudi

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Secondary Brings Fresh Energy to Indonesia’s EDM Scene

Rave Colony — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:47:45 +0000

Meet Secondary, the dynamic duo Resty and Rangga. With their presence, Indonesia’s EDM scene continues to grow.

While the project is relatively new, both artists have long been involved in the world of DJing and music production.

Resty, a music lover since childhood, started out listening to alternative rock before entering the electronic music scene.

She honed her DJ skills at Spinach DJ School and gained experience through music management at M1/43.

Her solid grasp of tech-trance helped her reach the semi-finals of the Heineken Thirst Senses competition in 2007.

Over the years, she also earned recognition with a Rookie of the Year nomination at REDMA 2008, a Female DJ of the Year nod in 2009, and a Trance DJ of the Year nomination at the Paranoia Awards in 2018.

Meanwhile, Rangga, also known by his alias DR2G, has been active in the electronic music production scene.

One of his notable releases is Boom Attack.

Prior to forming the duo, Resty and Rangga had already worked together on the track Virtual Speed, which earned a nomination at the Indonesia Dance Chart (IDC) Awards 2021.

After years of honing their individual talents, both artists decided it was time to unite under one name.

Now, they are fully committed to making a lasting mark in Indonesia’s electronic music scene.

Their musical style blends powerful and energetic genres including Trance, Hardstyle, Hard Dance, Hard Trance, Hard Psy, and Psytrance, often infused with deep, dark, and intense tones.

With their unique sound and chemistry, Secondary is ready to take on various stages—from intimate club sets to large-scale music festivals.