Recap: Lantai Merah Tour, ICEMA Nominations, and New Surprises!

How how are you guys? We know we haven't update this thing for quite some time, pardon our chronic laziness.

Many things had happened in the Sinjitos camp during our days of blog-posting absence that are hopefully worth your time, if you haven't read it on our Facebook and Twitter (twitter.com/sinjitos) pages. First, we did some shows with Monkey to Millionaire, Santamonica, and The Porno in Solo, Yogyakarta, and Bogor for "Lantai Merah" tour awhile ago. It was a great success, other than the ransacking thugs in Yogya show that forced us to stop the gig before Monkey to Millionaire can play. Don't worry, Yogyakarta. We will be back! The Bogor show also featured some upcoming artists that could be in our roster soon: former Pasto member Bayu Risa, longtime noise-rockers Denial, and fresh psychedelic rock n' roll machine The Black Mustangs. You will hear more about them very, very soon. Other than them, we still a couple more surprises in our back pockets, so stay tune.

Other news is Santamonica's "Bobsessed" and Monkey to Millionaire's "Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" are nominated in Indonesian Cutting Edge Music Awards (ICEMA) 2010 in the Favorite Alternative Song Category. Regardless what you think about such awards, just have some fun and vote for them on: http://icema.co.id/main-voting-nominator.php . We are not hoping much other than scoring some free foods on the actual award show but grabbing something home would be cool, plus it will give us and the bands a reason to post something on our Facebook pages.

Don't forget to check our merchandise blog: sinjitosmerch.blogspot.com for CDs and merchandises, including Monkey to Millionaire's Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation EP + T-shirt package that now can be ordered from anywhere! Speaking of merchandise, Monkey to Millionaire just released an extremely-limited t-shirt that can be ordered here.

We also received questions about Gugun And The Bluesbug "Turn It On" that apparently re-released by another label, we can safely say that it is released illegally without our permission. That also explains the missing detail on the album credits and non-existed band photos. We'll definitely do something about it. The actual CD is still available in stores and can be ordered online (check sinjitosmerch.blogspot.com for more info).

Monkey to Millionaire: Mini Tour and New T-Shirt+EP Package Announced

Monkey to Millionaire, supported by Santamonica and The Porno will again embark a mini tour in several cities in Java, started from Solo and Yogyakarta this March 2010. The Solo show will held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 on Teater Taman Budaya Jawa Tengah, Klentingan, Solo from 19.00. The Yogyakarta show will be announced soon as well as other shows in Bogor and Bandung.

Another news, we will release "Strange Is The Song in Our Conversation EP" and new T-shirt package that can be pre-ordered by e-mail ( m2m.strange@gmail.com ) or contacting Benedict Pardede through Facebook. The EP itself will contain three previously unreleased tracks as well as "Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" single.

"Lantai Merah" Named As 2009 Top Local Albums by Jakarta Globe and Trax Magazine

Monkey to Millionaire's "Lantai Merah" is named by Jakarta Globe newspaper as one of the Top 5 Indonesian albums in 2009.The album is also included in the Best Local Albums 2009 list by Trax Magazine. Awesome.

Here's the link from the Jakarta Globe article:

http://thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/top-5-indonesian-albums-of-09-plus-1-for-fun/348968

Indonesians Dominated in 2009 Junksounds Awards, Monkey To Millionaire Won Breakthrough Act Title

Indonesian bands sweep the awards in the 2009 Junksounds Awards by winning nine top spots out of ten categories. From the winners' list, Monkey to Millionaire won the Best Breakthrough Act award and the runner up place in the Album/EP Of The Year category. Too bad, this isn't a freaking SEA Games, or all of us would be showered by phat checks, bonuses and a return trip to Bali.

Here's the complete announcement from the Junksounds website:

http://www.junkonline.net/articles/2673-Indonesians-sweep-Junksounds-Awards-2009

"Lantai Merah" Named In JUNK's 2009 Southeast Asia's Best Albums List

Our friends from JUNK has named Monkey to Millionaire's Lantai Merah" as one of the best albums from Southeast Asia in 2009 along with several other Indonesian bands. The list has nothing to do with the Junksounds Awards, which result will be announced next week. Here's the complete list of JUNK's best albums for this year:

The Observatory - Dark Folke
The SIGIT - Hertz Dyslexia
Zee Avi - Zee Avi
Monkey To Millionaire - Lantai Merah
Up Dharma Down - Bipolar
SevenCollar T-Shirt - The Great Battle
The Trees and The Wild - Rasuk
Archipelago - Travel Advisory
Abuse The Youth - Under Skin
Ghaust - Ghaust

Sinjitos Records' Recharged Radio Podcast Is Up!

If you missed our special coverage on UK-based Recharged Radio last (very early) Friday morning, the podcast of the show is now up on the online radio's website. You can go to the radio website (http://rechargedradio.com) to have a listen or alternatively, you can listen to it on the embedded player that we put on this post. The show consisted songs, opinions, and thoughts of our bands as well as the label, which are always cool to hear. The playlist of the show is listed below:

1. Santamonica - Silent Society

2. The Porno - Introvert

3. Monkey to Millionaire - Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation

4. Gugun Blues Shelter - Funk#1

5. The Porno - Premature

6. Santamonica - The Boy with Stars in his Eyes

7. Gugun Blues Shelter - Set My Soul On Fire

8. Monkey To Millionaire - Clown

9. Denial - Hit and Run

Click here to download the podcast

Broadcasting From The UK!

Thanks to our wonderful U.K friends in Recharged Radio, we will introduce our bands to every corners of the world with internet connection! Do tune to Sinjitos Records Showcase at Recharge Radio! Thursday 29th October! 7pm - 8pm (GMT) / Friday, 30th October 2.00-3.00 WIB! Songs from Santamonica, Monkey to Millionaire and The Porno will be played for the first time there! How awesome is that?

Recharged Radio : http://rechargedradio.com/

Double Circle & Sinjitos Records Presents: WEEKENDER

Yes, Sinjitos Records' Yogyakarta invasion is now made official!

Double Circle & Sinjitos Records Presents: WEEKENDER

MONKEY TO MILLIONAIRE
GUGUN BLUES SHELTER
THE PORNO

Also featuring:

Heinrich Maneuver
Nervous
Novelo Sefa

Sunday, 25 October 2009
21 PM - End
@Liquid - Yogyakarta
IDR 20.000

Bring extra cash to buy merchandises & CDs from Sinjitos Records' bands. Including The Porno's "Subliminal" album before it is officially availabe in stores!!

Monkey to Millionaire Gig List October -November 2009

Oct 18 2009 SMA 68, Salemba, Jakarta
Oct 22 2009 Blackhole, BB's Cafe Menteng, Jakarta
Oct 25 2009 Liquid cafe, Yogyakarta
Oct 27 2009 Boshe VVIP Club, Yogyakarta
Nov 1 2009 OZ FLEXI AKSI – Rolling Stone Live Venue, Jakarta
Nov 15 2009 Terusik Trakustik, Jakarta

For more details and updates on gig list, do visit their Facebook and Myspace pages.

We Will Invade You, Yogyakarta

Yes, Yogyakarta. After a long wait we will finally coming to your town this month!

First, Santamonica will participate in "Pesona Nada Senja 2" show on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Socitet Building, Taman Budaya Yogya from 19.00 WIB to 23.00 WIB. Also playing are Venzha Christ, Zoo, and Individual Life.

And in the next day on Sunday, October 25, Monkey to Millionaire, Gugun Blues Shelter, and The Porno will hit Liquid, Yogyakarta from 21.00 WIB until finish with supports from Heinrich Maneuvers, Nervous, and Novelo Sefa.

Stay tuned on this blog and Santamonica, Monkey to Millionaire, Gugun Blues Shelter, and The Porno Myspace/Facebook group and pages for updates.

"Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" Video Is Posted Online

Yes. Finally.

Monkey to Millionaire "Strange..." Video Teaser Is Posted Online!

First, we're in Sinjitos Records headquarter want to say happy Ramadhan for all of you that into it. May the ultimate goodness and redemption be blessed on us to be even better persons. And to kick off the month, we want to give a little something to you. No, we are not releasing religious themed albums. However, if you are waiting to see Monkey to Millionaire's "Strange Is The Song in Our Conversation" video, we have the "behind-the-scene" teaser video right here, right now for you!

Also featuring Marsha Suryawinata, this video was directed by rising fashion photographer Bona Soetirto who worked on videos by Soulvibe and Ecoutez before. The actual video will be posted online on September 1, 2009.

And we would like to say, we still have many more surprises throughout this Ramadhan month. Just wait and see!

Live Recording of "Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" Posted Online

A live recording of Monkey to Millionaire's "Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" featuring Marsha Suryawinata is posted online by a YouTube user nicknamed "rasyidlicious". The footage was taken from Wrangler Smile Party event at Rolling Stone Live Venue on August 30th 2009.

The official video of the song is currently being edited and should available for your viewing pleasure very, very soon.

Smile Party and "Strange..." Video Shoot

Monkey to Millionaire and Santamonica will play at Wrangler Smile Party 09 on Thursday, July 30th 2009 at Rolling Stone Live Venue, starts from 18.30 to finish. Also playing Efek Rumah Kaca and Pee Wee Gaskins. The ticket price will only cost you Rp 30,000 which include as special goodie bag and Wrangler Smile Party T-Shirt giveaway. This could be one of the coolest local gigs of the year, so don't dare to miss it!

In related news, Monkey to Millionaire will shoot a new video from 'Strange Is The Song In Our Conversation" in a studio somewhere in South Jakarta. It will be directed by photographer Bona Soetiro who previously directed videos by Ecoutez, Parkdrive, Soulvibe, and others.

Monkey to Millionaire in The S.I.G.I.T's Dyslexia Concert

Monkey to Millionaire will play at The S.I.G.I.T's The Dyslexia Concert in The Venue, Eldorado Bandung at June 20th 2009. Also playing: Speaker 1st and Jack And Four Men. Doors will open at 6.00 PM.

Don't Take Our Words For It...

If you haven't checked the band's Facebook groups lately, Monkey to Millionaire's "Lantai Merah" have received some rave reviews from several medias and personalities nationwide. Here are some of them:

"Lewat Lantai Merah, Monkey to Millionaire sudah menuju arah yang benar untuk membuat nama mereka menjadi realita." - Rolling Stone Indonesia

"Saya terperangah karena begitu pesat kemajuan musikalitas mereka.." - Arian 13

"It’s all worth the wait!" - Felix Dass

"Monkey to Millionaire tidak seperti band-band power pop kebanyakan.." - Deathrockstar

"Gebrakan Perdana si Monyet" - Kompas

"Peluru paling efektif khas indie rock.." - FHM Indonesia

“Don’t Fuck With Indie Rock” - Whatzup.com

"Menghadirkan sound-sound baru yang sebelumnya belum sempat tersentuh oleh mereka.." - Media Perempuan/Media Indonesia

"Makin garang di Lantai Merah" - Detikhot

"Seru Untuk Disimak" - Detikhot

"Siapkah kuping kita untuk menerima penyegaran? " - Info Spesial

Monkey to Millionaire in "Whatever Sounds"

Monkey to Millionaire will play in "Whatever Sounds" on Saturday, June 13th 2009 at The Submarine Cafe, Balezza Shopping Arcade 3rd Floor,Permata Hijau, South Jakarta. Also playing Clover, The Ingredients, Damascus, and more. Monkey to Millionaire will be playing around 8.00 PM.

Their album "Lantai Merah" is still hot in stores, and already available nationwide through Disc Tarra. Go get it you haven't.

"Lantai Merah" Album Release Party: Thanks and Apology

Hey peeps,

We are from Sinjitos Records would like to thank you all who came to Monkey to Millionaire "Lantai Merah" Album Release Party in Score! Cilandak Town Square last Saturday. We also would like to state our apology for those who can't get in for free. But we tried our best to smuggle people into the venue, and ended up cramming approximately 600 people into the place. But for those who were left out, we are very sorry.

Thanks again to the bands and participants: Santamonica, Gugun and The Blues Shelter, Lala, The Porno, Marsha Suryawinata, our sponsors and media partners. Regardless of a few glitchs, the event was a blast! Thank you for making it happened.

Monkey to Millionaire's "Replika" Video Posted Online

Here's the video for Monkey to Millionaire's Replika and you will catch it soon the the glass screens near you. As you may already know, the album "Lantai Merah" is released on May 16th and should be crawling its ways to record stores near you.

For your information, we will be selling "Lantai Merah" album on its launching party at Score! Cilandak Town Square, Jakarta on May 30th, 2009. Special for the occasion, we will giveaway a Monkey to Millionaire T-shirt for every purchase of "Lantai Merah" CD on that event. We'll be selling other Sinjitos releases and affiliated products too, so don't forget to bulk up your wallet. :D

Yes, It's OUT...NOW!

Yes, our own "Chinese Democracy" is finally out. After being postponed since December, Monkey to Millionaire's "Lantai Merah" is finally released and can be purchased in Aksara Bookstore outlets and Musiklub Pondok Indah Mal II since May 16, followed by others stores like Aquarius (all branches),Music+ (all branches), and World of Music Senayan City.

The album will be available nationally in all Disc Tarra and Societie outlets before the end of this week.

"Lantai Merah" is also available by mail order. Just write us at sinjitos@yahoo.uk to find out how.