jpnn.com, YOGYAKARTA - Music group The Rain has turned 20 in December this year.
Since its formation, members of the Yogyakarta band have remained the same. There are Indra Prasta (vocals, guitar), Iwan Tanda (guitar, vocals), Ipul Bahri (bass, vocals), and Aang Anggoro (drums, vocals).
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After releasing five studio albums under a major label, The Rain has chosen an independent path with the banner of Heavy Rain Records since 2013.
"We learned a lot of good things while working under a major label. That has become our provision to run this band independently," said Indra, Thursday (16/12).
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The Rain's 20-year journey has been full of sweet and bitter stories.
While some of their songs have done well, a few of their works have failed in the market.
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However, they have remained optimistic.
"It's very exciting to adapt through times," said Ipul.
The Rain has remained productive during the two years of the pandemic.
Since mid-2021, it has focused on working on their seventh studio album, which is planned to be released in early 2022.
Before releasing the album, The Rain has released a single titled "Terjebak Bersama" (Stuck Together).
The song was written specifically for The Rain's anniversary, which will be celebrated through an intimate gig in Jakarta on December 18.
"Through this song, we try to re-define the word 'trapped' that usually has a negative connotation into something beautiful," said Indra. (ded/mcr20/jpnn)
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