JAKARTA - Without saying much, the punk-rock group from Bali, Superman Is Dead (SID), voiced criticism of the condition of the nation and state when appearing on the main stage of Synchronize Fest 2025 in the third day.
The event took place at Gambir Expo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Sunday, October 5 evening.
Strong criticism from Bobby (vocals, guitars), Eka (bass), and Jerinx (drums) was conveyed via audio and visuals displayed on stage.
When performing the song Sunset in Tanah Anarki, the big screen on stage features the faces of activist figures opposed to the regime that have fallen, such as Munir, Marsinah, and Wiji Thukul.
The photos are displayed along with lyrics full of the meaning of struggle and hope for peace:
"If I were an angel of my wing / And felt the pain in the world with you / War ended love eternal / In anarchic land romance occurs.
Criticism became even more pronounced when SID performed Indonesian Wounds. The screen screen displays the writing Indonesia in white, juxtaposed with red color resembling blood and a skull image typical of the symbol of resistance.
His loud lyrics were greeted by the singing of thousands of Outsiders as SID fans -
One homeland, one nation / one homeland, each other prey / One homeland, one nation / enough is already preyed on each other.
Criticism of social inequality and arbitrariness of the authorities is nothing new for SID. In their three decades of journey, they consistently voiced the voice of the people through music.
"Last month we celebrated the 30th anniversary. And tonight we are still celebrating the 30th anniversary," Bobby said on stage.
In addition to critical songs, SID also brings flagship numbers such as 'Moon and Knight', 'Punk Today', 'About Three', Saint Of My Life', as well as 'Light of the Archipelago' (feat. Nora Alexandra).
SEE ALSO:
-
| MUSIK
Synchronize Fest 2025 Hari Ketiga: Elvy Sukaesih, Padi Reborn Siap Tampil
05 Oktober 2025, 07:40 -
| MUSIK
Superman Is Dead Memilih Santai Tanggapi Persoalan Royalti Performing Rights
18 Juli 2025, 09:35
Performance closes with If We Are Together, accompanied by shouts and simultaneous singing of spectators who fill the stage area.
The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)
