Cokelat (English: Chocolate) are an Indonesian rock band, formed in Bandung, West Java, in 1996. They have released seven albums.

Cokelat
Background information
OriginBandung, West Java, Indonesia
GenresAlternative rock, hard rock, emo, pop-punk, pop rock
Years active1996–present
LabelsSony Music Indonesia (2000–2013)
POS Entertainment (2013–2015)
VMC Music (2016–2017)
Halo Entertainment Indonesia (2017–2019)
Pro-M (2019–2021)
Members
  • Edwin Marshal Syarif
  • Ernest Fardiyan Syarif
  • Ronny Nugroho
  • Axel Andaviar
  • Kikan
Past members
  • Ervin
  • Aiu Ratna
  • Sarah

Career

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The band was formed at the Sekolah Tinggi Seni Rupa & Desain Indonesia in Bandung in 1996.[1] The band's name, Cokelat, order meant to they are liked by many people like chocolate.[clarification needed][1] Their music originally was influenced by Frente, Alanis Morissette and The Cranberries.[1]

In February 2000, they released the album Untuk Bintang with "Pergi" as the main track.[1]

In 2001, the band released Rasa Baru with "Karma" as the first track.[1]

In 2002, they released a repackaged version of Rasa Baru; the singles were "Bendera" and "Luka Lama".[1]

In 2003, the band released the album Segitiga on an airplane in flight.[1]

In 2004, they released the album Dari Hati with "Saat Jarak Memisahkan" as the main track.[1]

In 2009, they released the single "Lima Menit untuk Lima Tahun" in order to socialize the 2009 Indonesian legislative election.[2]

In March 2010, Kikan resigned, and in June 2010 the drummer Ervin resigned or was fired.[3] Sarah replaced Kikan as the vocalist and the drummer position is filled by additional player.[3]

In 2020, Cokelat announced Aiu Ratna (ex garasi band) is filling the lead singer duty.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h [clarification needed] Putranto, Wendi (8 February 2011). "Cokelat: Tak Pernah Padam!". Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  2. ^ [clarification needed] Damanik, Caroline (18 March 2009). "Seruan Jangan Golput, Band Cokelat Goyang KPU". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b [clarification needed] Putranto, Wendi (8 February 2011). "Exclusive: Vokalis dan Drummer Hengkang, Cokelat Siap Luncurkan Line-up Baru". Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.

https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2020/11/30/144915366/alasan-cokelat-pilih-aiu-ratna-sebagai-vokalis

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