Ali (Indonesian band)

Not to be confused with multinational band ALI (band).
Ali
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2021–present
LabelsAnukara
Members
  • Arswandaru Cahyo
  • John Paul Patton
  • Absar Lebeh
Past members
  • Kevin Septanto

Ali is an Indonesian funk supergroup consisting of artist Arswandaru Cahyo with Kelompok Penerbang Roket member John Paul Patton and The Sigit member Absar Lebeh, formed in 2021. They joined the wave of "habibi funk" music, incorporating Middle Eastern music elements into funk and disco.[3]

History

Ali was formed in 2021 by additional member of Mooner and illustrator, Arswandaru Cahyo, with Kelompok Penerbang Roket vocalist John Paul Patton and Elephant Kind bassist Kevin Septanto.[4] They released their debut single "Dance, Habibi" the same year.[5]

In January 2023, Septanto was replaced by The Sigit member Absar Lebeh due to his busy schedule with Elephant Kind, and they released the single "Crystal Sand".[6] In February 2023, they embarked on an Australian concert tour.[7]

Their debut album, Malaka was released on 5 May 2023 through Anukara Records.[8] On 10 August 2023, they held the album showcase at the Jakarta Art Building.[9] In 2024, they went on a European and UK tour titled Echoes Tour, including dates and served as an opening act for Australian band Mildlife.[10] Ali went on to play at the 2024 Fuji Rock Festival, becoming the first ever Indonesian band to be featured in the festival's lineup.

Band members

Current members

  • Arswandaru – vocals, bass (2021–present)
  • John Paul Patton – vocals, drums (2021–present)
  • Absar Lebeh – vocals, guitar (2023–present)

Former members

  • Kevin Septanto – vocals, guitar (2021–2023)

Touring musicians

  • Ayla Adjie – percussion (2021–present)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
Title Album details
Malaka
  • Released: 5 May 2023
  • Label: Anukara

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Dance, Habibi" 2021 Malaka
"Downtown Strut" 2022 Non-album single
"Shoreline Transit" Malaka
"Crystal Sand" 2023
"Abyadh Aswad" TBA
"An Najma"
(featuring Adam Halliwell) 		2024

References

  1. ^ "Ali, Supergrup Handal Bernuansa Soul/Funk 70an". MLDSpot. 24 December 2021. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ Prasiddha, Yogha (2 February 2022). "Ali Resmi Rilis Debut Single Kedua, "Downtown Strut"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. ^ Alpito, Agustinus Shindu (5 October 2023). "Ali dan Gelombang Habibi Funk". Medcom. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. ^ Dewangkara, Raka (2 December 2021). "Ali Memperkenalkan Diri Bersama Habibi". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. ^ Prasiddha, Yogha (26 November 2021). "Ali Ngajak Semua Orang Berdansa lewat Single Debut yang Groovy, "Dance, Habibi"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. ^ Manuel, Gerald (27 January 2023). "Ali Rilis Single 'Crystal Sand' Menuju Album Perdana". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  7. ^ Ariwandono, Anindito (2 February 2023). "Off the beaten track: Ali to play Australia in pre-album tour". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Ali Rilis Album Perdana, 'Malaka'". Hypebeast. 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  9. ^ "'The Sun Voyage: Malaka', Album Showcase dari ALI". Hypebeast. 7 July 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2024. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  10. ^ Manuel, Gerald (22 February 2024). "Cerita Ali tentang Rencana Tur Eropa dan Inggris bareng Mildlife". Pophariini. Retrieved 30 March 2024.