A new generation of noise heads

How do you ensure a new generation of noise kids? Sit them down workshop style, and teach them how to create simple instruments out of pencils. Today was supposed to be a rest day, but Aoki Chan suggested we go to this, and we're really glad we did.

I did not expect to see a large group of young kids sitting around, super interested to learn about circuitry, soldering instruments together. We left after four hours, and they were still smiling, eager to learn. Oo Uncletwis, Helmi Hardian, and many others have a collective called Waft - Lab, doing this across Indonesia and Thailand. Inspiring. Time for bed. Tomorrow : 15 bands in one day.

Klepto Opera in a Graveyard

Surabaya. Day one and we head to an old graveyard, tagging along with KLEPTO OPERA, a super unique psyche / grunge / noise act who've been going for over 15 years. They were shooting a video for a new song "Menggilas Dunia". Most of the graves dated back to the mid 1800's, and over 60% of them were dug up by looters. Though they're playing fierce for this band photo, they were ridiculously nice. Though it's Ramadan, obviously not everyone is fasting. A first warung meal next to a skate park that was ridiculously busy by the time we left. Tomorrow, a noise set on the streets. "Noise Bombing" : Round 1. Super glad to be here, Indonesia.