Origin: Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Contact: Willy Hidiyat
Song: "Break My Soul"
Coming off a triumphant performance at MUSEXPO 2017, Indonesian three-piece Speaker First returns to grace the MUSEXPO stage in 2018. The trio, which includes vocalist Mahattir Alkatiny and twin brothers Beny Barnady and Bony Barnaby on guitars, became the first Indonesian rock band to gain US Airplay last year with their sound influenced by QOTSA, Wolfmother and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Their first international single "The Anthem" has already garnered significant airplay from over 20 major radio stations across the US. Following their MUSEXPO gig, they were invited to play the Woodstock Festival in Poland, where their mind-blowing performance was witnessed by over 150.000 ecstatic fans. This was followed by the release of second single "Break My Soul" at the dawn of the year, propelling Speaker First toward their goal of becoming the first Indonesian band to make a global impact.