Hindia

So much can be said about Hindia, some of which is summed up by Doves, ‘25 on Blank Canvas, the latest release from the Indonesian game changer. In this surprise mixtape, he expands his sonic canvas with the help of new collaborators including electro pop duo White Chorus and his live backing band, Blue Valley Radio. Meanwhile, his lyrics remain as deeply personal as ever, acting as a journal that navigates the loss of his beloved cats, broken relationships and the broken state of the nation.

It’s this combination of consistent musical evolution, vulnerable introspection and trailblazing that has put Hindia at the forefront of the Indonesian music scene. Few would’ve expected Baskara Putra to pivot to a parallel solo career as Hindia and reach even greater heights through his now-classic 2019 debut album Menari dengan Bayangan and its ambitious double-length follow-up from 2023, Lagipula Hidup akan Berakhir.