{{Short description|Indonesian Rock Band}} {{About|the Indonesian band|rock music from Japan|Japanese rock}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = J-Rocks <!-- Commented out: | image = J-Rocks_2008_Soundrenaline.jpg -->| caption = J-Rocks at 2008 Soundrenaline | landscape = yes | origin = Jakarta, Indonesia | genre = {{flatlist| * Alternative rock<ref name="Okezone">{{cite web|url=https://celebrity.okezone.com/read/2017/10/31/205/1805440/usai-road-to-abbey-j-rocks-bangun-dari-tidur-demi-puaskan-fans|title=Usai "Road to Abbey", J-Rocks Bangun dari Tidur demi Puaskan Fans|trans-title=After "Road to Abbey", J-Rocks comes back for fans|website=Okezone|language=Indonesian|first=Alan|last=Pamungkas|date=October 31, 2017|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022235408/https://celebrity.okezone.com/read/2017/10/31/205/1805440/usai-road-to-abbey-j-rocks-bangun-dari-tidur-demi-puaskan-fans|url-status=live}}</ref> * pop rock<ref name="Viva">{{cite web|url=https://www.viva.co.id/showbiz/musik/999981-j-rocks-rilis-album-baru-gandeng-10-musisi|title=J-Rocks Rilis Album Baru Gandeng 10 Musisi|trans-title=J-Rocks released new album collaborated with 10 musicians|website=Viva|language=Indonesian|date=January 28, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=February 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211001505/https://www.viva.co.id/showbiz/musik/999981-j-rocks-rilis-album-baru-gandeng-10-musisi|url-status=live}}</ref> * J-pop<ref name="Okezone"/><ref name="HelloAsia">{{cite web|url=http://www.helloasia.com.au/interviews/j-rocks-indonesia-on-their-12-year-anniversary-and-recording-at-abbey-road-studios/|title=Interview: J-Rocks (Indonesia) on Their 12 Year Anniversary and Recording at Abbey Road Studios|website=HelloAsia.com.au|first=Johnny|last=Au|date=December 18, 2015|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=April 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407002813/http://www.helloasia.com.au/interviews/j-rocks-indonesia-on-their-12-year-anniversary-and-recording-at-abbey-road-studios/|url-status=live}}</ref> * hard rock * heavy metal * alternative metal }} | years_active = 2002–present | label = Aquarius Musikindo | associated_acts = | website = {{url|http://j-rocks.co.id}} | current_members = Iman Taufik Rachman<br/>Sony Ismail Robbayani<br/>Swara Wimayoga<br/>Anton Rudi Kelces }}
'''J-Rocks''' is an Indonesian rock band formed in 2002. It consists of Iman (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Sony (lead guitar), Wima (bass guitar) and Anton (drums). Their music is heavily influenced by Japanese rock bands. J-Rocks fans are called J-Rockstars.<ref name="Bandwagon">{{cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/photo-gallery-unity-at-skechers-sundown-festival-2015|title=Unity at Skechers Sundown Festival 2015|website=Bandwagon Asia|date=November 26, 2015|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=February 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064102/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/photo-gallery-unity-at-skechers-sundown-festival-2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo Sg">{{cite web|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/skechers-sundown-festival-2015-sonic-120026851.html|title=Skechers Sundown Festival 2015: A Sonic Smack Smorgasbord|website=Yahoo! News Singapore|first=Goh Guo|last=Hua|date=November 27, 2015|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=February 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203010146/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/skechers-sundown-festival-2015-sonic-120026851.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Juice Sg">{{cite web|url=https://juice.com.sg/skechers-sundown-festival-2015/|title=Skechers Sundown Festival 2015|website=Juice Singapore|first=Aaron|last=Kok|date=October 27, 2015|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=February 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064418/https://juice.com.sg/skechers-sundown-festival-2015/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The band's name, "J-Rocks", comes from "J" representing their origin, Jakarta; and "Rockstar" because they wanted their fans to be called “Rockstars”.<ref name="Bandwagon"/>
==History== In 2004, J-Rocks won in a Jakarta music competition ''Nescafe Get Started,'' sponsored by record label Aquarius Musikindo.<ref name="HelloAsia"/> Their victory enabled them to contribute in a compilation album, ''Nescafe Get Started.'' The label released their debut album, ''Topeng Sahabat'', in 2005. They contributed two songs on the soundtrack album of the motion picture Dealova: "Serba Salah" and "Into The Silent".
The band started to gain popularity since their second album, ''Spirit'', in 2007. They played a variety of musical styles in the album, including: rock 'n roll, waltz, symphonic metal, blues, classical music, and others. In the single "Kau Curi Lagi", they collaborated with a female guitarist, Prisa Rianzi. They also made a music video in Japan for the single "Juwita Hati". It was handled by music video director Hedy Suryawan. Some regions in Japan, including Shibuya and Harajuku were used as the shooting location. That music video has increased J-Rocks' popularity quite significantly in Indonesia.
===Abbey Road Studios=== J-Rocks were the first Indonesian band to record at Abbey Road Studios in the United Kingdom. From 12 to 16 October 2008, they recorded and mixed songs with sound engineer Chris Butler. The result was their five-song EP, ''Road to Abbey'', released in 2009.<ref name="HelloAsia"/> The album cover portrayed band members crossing Abbey Road's zebra cross, imitating The Beatles' 1969 album ''Abbey Road''.<ref>{{cite web | title = J-Rocks Constantly Evolving | publisher = The Jakarta Post | date = September 14, 2008 | accessdate = November 7, 2009 | first = Prodita | last = Sabarini | url = http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/09/14/jrocks-constantly-evolving.html | archive-date = December 31, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171231003441/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/09/14/jrocks-constantly-evolving.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
==Band members== * Iman Taufik Rachman — lead vocals, guitar, keyboards {{small|(2003–present)}} * Sony Ismail Robayani — guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2003–present)}} * Swara Wimayoga — bass, backing vocals {{small|(2003–present)}} * Anton Rudi Kelces — drums, percussion, occasional backing vocals {{small|(2003–present)}}
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Sales ! scope="col" | Certifications |- ! scope="row"| ''Topeng Sahabat'' | * Released: May 16, 2005 * Label: Aquarius Musikindo * Formats: CD, digital download | 900,000+ | * ASIRI: 6× Platinum<ref name="Tempo Platinum">{{cite news|url=https://seleb.tempo.co/read/467647/rilis-album-baru-j-rocks-tour-ke-jepang|title=Rilis Album Baru, J-Rocks Tour ke Jepang|trans-title=Release new album, J-Rocks tour to Japan|website=Tempo|language=Indonesian|first=Pribadi|last=Wicaksono|date=March 18, 2013|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| ''Spirit'' | * Released: July 1, 2007 * Label: Aquarius Musikindo * Formats: CD, digital download | 900,000+ | * ASIRI: 6× Platinum<ref name="Tempo Platinum"/> |- ! scope="row"| ''Journey'' | * Released: May 7, 2013<ref name="Solopos">{{cite news|url=http://www.solopos.com/2013/05/29/j-rocks-siap-lempar-album-journey-411009|title=J-Rocks Siap Lempar Album 'Journey'|trans-title=J-Rocks released 'Journey' album|website=Solopos|language=Indonesian|first=Mahardini Nur|last=Afifah|date=May 29, 2013|accessdate=February 2, 2018|archive-date=February 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203064242/http://www.solopos.com/2013/05/29/j-rocks-siap-lempar-album-journey-411009|url-status=live}}</ref> * Label: Aquarius Musikindo * Formats: CD, digital download | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} |- ! scope="row"| ''Let's Go!'' | * Released: October 20, 2017<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.metrotvnews.com/read/2017/10/27/779423/setelah-penantian-sewindu-j-rocks-merilis-album-let-s-g|title=Setelah Penantian Sewindu, J-Rocks Merilis Album 'Let's Go'|trans-title=After waiting for 8 years, J-Rocks released the album 'Let's Go'|website=MetroTV|language=Indonesian|first=Agustinus Shindu|last=Alpito|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> * Label: Aquarius Musikindo * Formats: CD, digital download | {{N/A}} | {{N/A}} |}
===EPs=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Album details ! scope="col" | Sales ! scope="col" | Certifications |- ! scope="row"| ''Road To Abbey'' | * Released: March 23, 2009 * Label: Aquarius Musikindo * Formats: CD, digital download | 75,000+ | * ASIRI: Platinum<ref name="Solopos"/> |}
== Awards and nominations == {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Work/Nominee ! Result ! class="unsortable"| Ref. |- ! scope="row"| 2008 | MTV Indonesia Awards | Best Cutting Edge Artist | J-Rocks | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.republika.co.id/berita/no-channel/08/09/23/4566--i-mtv-i-indonesia-awards-2008-afgan-penyanyi-terbaik|title=MTV Indonesia Awards 2008: Afgan Penyanyi Terbaik|trans-title=2008 MTV Indonesia Awards: Afgan won the Best Singer|newspaper=Republika|language=Indonesian|date=September 23, 2008|accessdate=February 6, 2018|archive-date=January 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107233019/http://www.republika.co.id/berita/no-channel/08/09/23/4566--i-mtv-i-indonesia-awards-2008-afgan-penyanyi-terbaik|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| 2009 | MTV Indonesia Awards | Most Favorite Band/Group/Duo | "Fallin' in Love" | {{nom}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinmi.com/news/detail/2009/11/26/netral-sabet-best-original-soundtrack-di-mtv-indonesia-awards-2009.html|title=Netral Sabet "Best Original Soundtrack" di MTV Indonesia Awards 2009|trans-title=Netral won "Best Original Soundtrack" at 2009 MTV Indonesia Awards|website=Cinmi.com|language=Indonesian|date=November 26, 2009|accessdate=February 6, 2018|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108234805/https://www.cinmi.com/news/detail/2009/11/26/netral-sabet-best-original-soundtrack-di-mtv-indonesia-awards-2009.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| 2009 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Stage Act | J-Rocks | {{nom}} | align="center"| |- ! scope="row"| 2010 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Rock Duo/Group Solo Artist | "Fallin' in Love" | {{won}} | align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.viva.co.id/showbiz/156673-ini-dia-pemenang-ami-awards-2010|title=Ini Dia Pemenang AMI Awards 2010|trans-title=These are the winners of 2010 AMI Awards|website=Viva|language=Indonesian|date=June 10, 2010|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| 2010 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Rock Album | ''Road To Abbey'' | {{nom}} | align="center"| |- ! scope="row"| 2010 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Stage Act | J-Rocks | {{nom}} | align="center"| |- ! scope="row"| 2011 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Rock Duo/Group Solo Artist | "Madu dan Racun" | {{nom}} | align="center"| |- ! scope="row"| 2011 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Stage Act | J-Rocks | {{won}} | align="center"| |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090518090711/http://www.aquarius-musikindo.com/artist-inside.php?arid=8 J-Rocks] at Aquarius Musikindo * [http://www.facebook.com/jrocks.official J-Rocks] at Facebook * [https://web.archive.org/web/20081218075747/http://jrockstars.multiply.com/ J-Rockstars] at Multiply * [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/j-rocks/127987904 J-Rocks discography] on iTunes * [https://www.discogs.com/artist/3090950-J-Rocks J-Rocks discography] on Discogs * [https://www.instagram.com/jrocks.official/ J-Rocks Instagram] on Instagram
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