have an altercation with Prabu...

Meet Prabu, the author of 'My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene'.

Think you know Bandung? You might know the "Slow Living" vibes, the cool mountain air, and the killer street food. But Prabu is here to show you the clues to a much louder history.

Long before it was a tourist hotspot, Bandung was the Rock Capital of Indonesia. We’re talking face-melting solos in the 70s that paved the way for a radical punk explosion in the 90s.

This is just the intro! Stay tuned as Prabu takes us on a deep dive into the ground zero of Indonesian Melodic Punk. Watch this video clip...

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Prabu tells us a little more about Bandung in Indonesia and the punk-rock (and food) scene there...

My Altercation weaves together notes and memories to capture the essence of Bandung's music scene with a particular focus on the melodic punk genre. If you're interested in HC scenes in other areas, then it's a must read.

Grab your copy of 'My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene 1995-2008' by Prabu Pramayougha, direct from the Earth Island Books store, or any good book or record shop, distro or online retailer.

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