Tired of the Same Old Rock? These Southeast Asian Albums Hit Different
If you’ve been stuck in the same rotation—Zeppelin, Sabbath, maybe some newer indie stuff—this is your sign to shake it up a bit. I went down a rabbit hole recently and found some wild stuff coming out of Southeast Asia. Think psych rock meets folk instruments, strange rhythms, and gritty energy. Here’s what stood out:
• Guruh Gipsy – Guruh Gipsy
Indonesian. Feels like prog rock crashed into a temple. Wild drums, traditional instruments, but still very listenable. Big sound.
• Those Shocking Shaking Days (Compilation)
70s Indonesian rock. Raw. Loud. Some of it sounds like garage bands losing their minds in the best way.
• Wilderness – Ballroom Dancing
Slightly chaotic, but catchy. Like someone plugged in at a wedding and just started shredding. Surprisingly fun.
• Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band – Planet Lam
Thai funk with traditional instruments. Laid-back groove but with serious bite. Great background for a BBQ or night drive.
• Cambodian Rocks (Compilation)
Psychedelic garage rock from pre-Khmer Rouge Cambodia. Gritty, strange, and full of energy. One of those “how have I never heard this” moments.
• Paradise Bangkok – 21st Century Molam
More Thai psych-funk. Funky bass, trippy melodies. Sounds like someone DJing from a jungle.
• YĪN YĪN – The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers
Technically Dutch, but they channel that Southeast Asian vibe hard. Funky, weird, and fun as hell.
• Degung – Mojang Priangan Vol. 1
More chill. Traditional Sundanese music. Good for evenings when you want something calming but not boring.
• Wayang Golek – Giri Harja III
Music for Indonesian puppet theater. Yep, that’s a thing. Strange and hypnotic. Not for everyone, but worth a shot.
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