JAKARTA - Half a year later, The Brandals greeted music lovers with the release of their second single. The song is titled Di Pinggir Marjinyang which is plotted as one of the materials for the upcoming album.
This single is a ballad that conveys the narrative of the suffering of the working class, especially those living in urban areas. Their anxiety, disappointment, and hope are burdened by the pressures of life and an increasingly uncertain government regime.
The new approach is already felt in Jari Kasar which was released at the end of September, where Brandals carry slow and melodic music, but it does not necessarily make them softer. The Brandals' firm stance as a social protest band remains intense through lyrics that represent the demographics of marginalized urban communities.
This song is their first collaboration with Jonathan Mono (vocalist of We Are Neurotic), who also serves as a producer together with Jonathan Pardede. We Are Neurotic drummer, Karel William, also plays drums.
On the Edge of the Margin was recorded in October 2024 before The Brandals' new drummer, Ghani Noorputrawan, joined the band at the end of that year. Meanwhile, Lawrence Aswin, a member of the electronic jazz group SOVA, plays "Toy Piano" in the song.
The decision to release a ballad-like single is a bold move for The Brandals, a rock band that has been active for almost 25 years in the Indonesian independent music scene. They have never followed industry/corporate rules or sacrificed their idealism for the sake of convenience or market demand.
Eka et al. always challenge themselves and their fans by pushing the limits of experimentation and defying expectations. "Di Pinggir Marjin" is a single taken from the repertoire of material for a new album to be released in mid-2026.
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