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Alternative music on the radio in Indonesia

Alternative music in Indonesia has grown in popularity over the past few decades, blending traditional Indonesian sounds with Western rock, punk, and indie influences. Some of the most popular alternative bands in Indonesia include Sore, White Shoes & The Couples Company, Efek Rumah Kaca, and Homogenic.

Sore, formed in 2002, has been described as a "post-rock" band, incorporating a range of sounds and genres into their music. White Shoes & The Couples Company, on the other hand, has a more retro-inspired sound, drawing on Indonesian pop from the 60s and 70s. Efek Rumah Kaca, formed in 2004, has been hailed as one of the pioneers of the Indonesian indie scene, with their music often incorporating political and social themes.

Radio stations in Indonesia that play alternative music include Trax FM, which features a range of alternative and indie music, and Prambors FM, which plays a mix of mainstream and alternative music. Rolling Stone Indonesia also features coverage of the local alternative music scene, including interviews with emerging and established artists.