Gisela Swaragita
Gisela Swaragita is a journalist for Indonesian national newspaper, The Jakarta Post, focusing on music, film, art, literature, travel, and other related topics. Born and raised in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Gisela started writing from an early age, and has strong connections across pop culture, media, and activism. She also plays bass, sings, and writes songs for dreampop band Seahoarse.
Latest articles by Gisela Swaragita

"People thought our Times Square Billboard was photoshopped": Indonesian metal sensations Voice Of Baceprot reflect on their first US tour
By Gisela Swaragita published
From releasing their debut album to touring internationally, 2023 was a massive year for Indonesia's Voice Of Baceprot - these are the lessons they learned

"I hope girls see it's OK to do what you want." How Indonesia's Voice Of Baceprot shook off religious pressure and misogyny to become one of their country's most exciting young metal bands
By Gisela Swaragita published
Their revolutionary songs have earned them approval from Tom Morello and the Indonesian equivalent of a Grammy, but Voice Of Baceprot are just getting started
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