Listening Bar or also known as Vinyl Bar is now again hype and is starting to mushroom in Indonesia, including Jakarta and Bandung. Are you familiar with them yet? If not, let's take a trip to some of the more popular ones in Jakarta!
Before we head out to these fun places, listening bar departing from the history of trends Kissa Jazz in 1929 in Tokyo. Kissa Jazz This is a space where jazz music is played for specific listening, not as background music.
At that time it was quite difficult to bring jazz musicians to Japan from America. Lovers of jazz prefer to listen to vinyl records at Kissa Jazz which eventually evolved into listening bar with genre the music is more diverse.
Listening bar entered its heyday in the 1950s through the 70s. From Japan, the movement spread to several cities, from New York, London, Manchester, to São Paolo.
Trends listening bar is also a world buzz to enjoy "slow food" or looking for mindfullness. This is where visitors seem to enjoy a moment of "moving slower/relaxing" aka the best place to do things slowly. In 2010, listening bar movement increasingly widespread and vinyl-vinyl The genres presented are even more complete.
Okay, enough about the history. It's time to go around to some listening bar that could be an option healing or options me time when you're in a rut.
Subo
The duo of Intan Anggita and Aria Anggadwipa, along with their partner Arif Liberto are arguably the famous pioneers of the listening bar in Jakarta. Intan and Aria are no strangers to the scene. vinylwhen Pasar Santa was in its prime, vinyl store them; Substore was an early store in Santa's Children lineup.
Subo Jakarta is hidden gem which is located in the Cipete area. But don't expect to see it in the shops on Cipete Raya. The location is at basement Intan and Aria's house.
At Subo, you'll feel like you're at a relative's house, the atmosphere is one of a kind. homey makes you feel at home. Shades vintage makes you feel like you've stepped back in time to the '60s. While choosing vinyl you want to listen to, you can also taste a variety of cocktailcoffee, and a variety of home-cooked food specialties served directly by Intan.
There are various kinds of turntable There are different options available here, namely Garrard 401, Lenco, and Thorens TD 125, each of which has different advantages. Subo carries the concept of private bar where you have to make a reservation in advance because the maximum capacity is 12 people.
Take a peek at their Instagram at @subofamily for reservations!
Emily Listening Space
Here you go hidden gem-the Depok area! Emily Listening Space features a cafe concept. You can choose from several cozy areas to enjoy the day while getting away from the hustle and bustle that makes your head spin.
Here, there are several areas with a modern-minimalist interior feel with space which is quite spacious. In the area indoor, You can choose and install yourself vinyl that you want to listen to. The selection of genres is quite complete, especially for those of you who love domestic and foreign folk music.
Favorite corner Written.id anywaythe inner area behind the open table bar. From here you can see the view outside through the large glass surroundings. The area isn't that big but it's close to the shelves vinyl and turntable-her. For those of you who want to me time, this area could be an option.
Turntable-There's Vintage Audio, Kenwood KP-990 Turntable, powered by JBL 4311 & L166 Speakers, JBLxUREI, McIntosh MA 6100, VA Black Eagle, and Mahlkonig EK43.
The culinary treats here are typical comfort food which is suitable to be enjoyed at coffee shop. There is coffee and mocktails, and various pastry European style; Classic Maple Waffle, Biscoff Waffle. Honest, sense of mocktails and pastry-It's delicious!
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Atlas Records
Amidst the bustling Kemang area hustlethere is listening bar and stores vinyl that sneaked in front of Lawless Jakarta. The 1st floor of Atlas Records is where you kongkow while working in peace. This place is very comfortable for WFA (Work From Anywhere) warriors. Although the capacity indoor-It has limited space but the decor is very minimalistic. The atmosphere homey and very quiet. While the area outdoor, there were only two small tables and a few stools. That's fine, laha place to wait out the momentary traffic jam.
Because the concept is also listening bar, then here you can choose vinyl yourself and play it here. On the 2nd floor there are record store a wide range of musicians from both local and overseas.
For those of you who want to know the opening hours and atmosphere, try opening Instagram @atlas.recordstore. You can also buy these vinyl records for free. Online here.
Houma
It's fun, there are some listening bar which are scattered at several points of the area hype Jakarta. Moreover, the parking lot on the side of the road is often full. JakSel kids also seem to be present every day, not just on weekends.
This time it's in the Gunawarman area with the concept of listening bar as well as all day dining. So it's no wonder that the food and beverage menu here is very complete and Proper.
If you have a keen enough ear for harmonization With melodies that are comfortable to the ear, Houma is a great choice. The space is designed to capture ear-sharp sound frequencies.
If you want to enjoy the atmosphere of Japan's Jazu Kissa, as mentioned in the history, Houma is the place to go. This atmosphere is created because the music seems to blend in with the setting and the warm dining atmosphere. There's also a live DJ or music performer from the community jazz capital city.
For the food and drinks, try a variety of signature plant-based cocktails also mocktails those that are perfect for your personality! From the girly really like Pretty Daisy to their Signature Mocktail; Mandarinmade from Orange & Lemon Juice mix with Calamansi Syrup and caramel, with milk foam on top. You should also try a variety of dessert such as Pannacotta and Purin, its Japanese pudding that light but superb Taste!
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Interestingly, you can also see shelves and installations around childhood memorabilia that will evoke your childhood memories in an instant. For more info, check out Instagram @houma.jkt.
Listening bar that mushroomed in the capital city is indeed suitable for big city warriors who want to take a breath for a moment and return to their lives. refresh afterward. If you're one of those who need to relax your mind and ears, well, it's a perfect time to go there!
