Uwalmassa - Malar

Devilishly good, mystical, tribalistic rhythms from Jakarta based art collective Uwalmassa. 

‘Uwalmassa shape their relationship with various forms of musical heritage into technical and stylish forms on Malar, marrying acoustic sonics with a contemporary outlook that reflects their Indonesian identity; evolving, mutating, and scavenging traditions to draw parallels to dance music, and to test the adaptability and flexibility of those sounds.

Here the collective go dark and deep in their first album-length collaboration with Mana, casting long shadows and moving snake style at speed across nine tracks. Using a mix of synthetic and acoustic instruments - the texture of Malar feels enigmatic, occasionally industrial, and the result magical in its mystery and fluctuating impact.

Label: Mana 

Cat No: MANA14

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Genre: World / Indonesian / Tribal / Experimental

Released: 5th January 2022

Tracklist:

A1. Guram

A2. Majuh

A3. Belit

A4. Rantas

B1. Caruk

B2. Putung

B3. Karnal

B4. Tilik

B5. Sembahyang