JAKARTA - Vespunk has ended its hiatus and returned to its original path. The single "Bukan Itu" was released as a sign of revival, its melodic beat proving they are ready to explode.
Wawah (vocals), Ledu (guitar), Fahri (drums), and Farre (bass) debuted a new music video in their birth month, August.
On August 17, 2012, the band launched under the name Scooterhood. A dozen English-language tracks marked their debut album. For their second album, to avoid confusion, the Jakarta-based punk band transformed into Vespunk with 10 Indonesian-language songs.
The release of this music video marks their revival and celebrates their 12th anniversary. Rising from the storm of the pandemic, musical creativity has become a lifeline.
“During the hiatus, communication continued even though we were physically apart. Our Vespa community friends kept asking, ‘When is Vespunk coming back?’ It made us realize: This isn't just a band, this is home. We have to come back,” said Ledu, Vespunk's guitarist, in a written release on August 24.
The new single, "Bukan Itu," offers an exotic side of Vespunk: calmer, yet still rich with meaning. The arrangement is in the spirit of classic punk. It still uses old tuning, a more average tempo, and the melody is more in tune with today's market tastes.
Meanwhile, lyrically, "Bukan Itu" aims to touch on emotional conflict and relationships between people: couples, friends, parents, and children.
“The message is simple but profound: If there's a conflict, don't try to win. Empathy is the solution to dampen the flames of emotion,” explained Wawah, Vespunk's Executive Producer.
The music video for "Bukan Itu" was shot independently in the Kebagusan area of Jakarta. The filming process became a space for camaraderie and collaboration. Members of the Vespa community were present during the shoot.
"We did everything ourselves, with the help of community friends and colleagues from the production world. This isn't just a music video, but a tangible demonstration of solidarity," explained Fahri.
The causal relationship between Scooterhood and Vespunk was confirmed at the release of the "Bukan Itu" music video. Today, Vespunk celebrated the 13th anniversary of their parent group, Scooterhood.
A series of surprises were in store. This included a ride by 100 scooterists from Vespa communities across Jakarta, who rode together from Menteng Park (Central Jakarta) to the venue in South Jakarta.
According to Scooterhood Chairman Mochamad Fachri Chuzaeri, the Vespunk quartet's music video premiere is fully supported by various Vespa communities. These include the United East Jakarta Scooterists (SJTB), United North Jakarta Scooterists (SJUB), United Central Jakarta Scooterists (SJPB), West Jakarta Scooter Association (PSJB), South Jakarta Scooter Association (PSJS), and Ladiescoot Veronicaa (Bogor).
"It's not just Vespunk returning from hiatus on its 12th anniversary; Scooterhood is officially reborn on its 13th anniversary. Both were born on August 17th. Scooterhood is a communication forum for scooterist fraternity united by limitless creativity. God willing, this rebirth will have a positive impact on socio-economic life. Freedom," Fachri said.
Special events that Scooterhood has achieved include the SOTR Charity and Vespa Race at the Sentul Circuit (2013), the Scooterhood Launch Party, United Souls' Record for Most Parking on the Semanggi Rooftop, the Banjar Negara Charity (2014), the Cireundeu Charity Picnic Rally - Pelabuhan Ratu Vespalicious - Rainbow - Invited by Ind Greaser (2015 and 2016), and its Sixth Anniversary (2018).
Since 2018, Fachri's role as Scooterhood chairman has been facilitated by the presence of Chandra Aoen as deputy chairman, Bunda Nick as secretary, Hafid Ramadhan, Gerald, and Timmy Guntara.
"The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated all sectors. The moment of Vespunk's comeback and the regeneration of Scooterhood with the release of the music video for 'Bukan Itu' (Not That) may be a milestone in the revitalization of this country's creative ecosystem. One Vespa gives birth to many brothers. Greetings of peace, let's be friends, let's be independent," shouted frontman Wawah.
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