Members of Indonesian punk band Sukatani issue apology, reveal identities following song criticising the police

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Punk band Sukatani apologizes to the police and withdraws the song "Bayar Bayar Bayar". Central Java Police appreciate art criticism and support freedom of expression.

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Members of Indonesian punk band Sukatani issue apology, reveal identities following song criticising the police

The band requested that fans who have uploaded its controversial song Bayar Bayar Bayar (Pay Pay Pay) onto social media platforms to delete their posts to avoid potential legal risks.

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Indonesian Punk Band Sukatani Remove Viral Track Criticising Police From Streaming Services

Indonesian punk band Sukatani has removed a viral track that criticised police from streaming services and uploaded a video apologising to the National Police Force.Since their formation in 2022, Sukatani have released songs about “social injustices and agrarian concerns.” The band members, who perform under the monikers Alectroguy (guitarist) and Twister Angel (vocals), often wear balaclavas and give vegetables to the crowd at their gigs, showi…

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If it is true that there are police officers who dare to prohibit people from criticizing, they are actually violating the Chief of Police's orders.

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Sukatani band is currently in the public spotlight due to their song, Bayar Bayar Bayar, which has sparked controversy because it is considered to be cornering the police institution. The band...

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Indo Punk Band Withdraws Viral Song Criticising Corrupt Police After Public Apology

source: Instagram Indonesian punk band Sukatani, hailing from Purbalingga in Central Java, has officially withdrawn their song ‘Bayar Bayar Bayar’ from all music streaming platforms. The track, which takes aim at the police, was part of their album Gegap Gempita but has now been pulled following an apology from the band. The announcement came via Sukatani’s official Instagram account (@sukatani.band) on Thursday, 20 February 2025. In a rare pub…