{{Short description|Indonesian indie rock band}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Adams | image = The Adams at Jakarta Fair, July 2025.jpg | image_upright = | caption = The Adams at Jakarta Fair, July 2025 | origin = Jakarta, Indonesia | genre = {{hlist|Rock|alternative rock|indie rock|power pop|progressive rock|pop rock}} | years_active = {{hlist|2002–2010|2014–present}} | label = {{hlist|Aksara|Belakang Teras}} | website = theadamsband.com | current_members = * Ario Hendarwan * Saleh Husein * Gigih Suryoprayogo Setiadi * Varizan | past_members = *Martino Runtukahu *Setyo Dwiharso *Bawono Adhiantoro *Bimo Dwipoalam *Arfan *Retiara Haswidya *Pandu Fathoni *Citra Winitya *Ghina Salsabila }} '''The Adams''' is Indonesian indie rock band and was formed in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2002 at the Jakarta Institute of Arts.
==History== After a number of jam sessions together, Ario Hendarwan (guitar, vocals), Martino "Tino" Runtukahu (guitar), Setyo Dwiharso (bass) and Bawono "Beni" Adhiantoro (drums) formed Lonely Band during their studies at the Jakarta Institute of Arts in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pophariini.com/school-of-rock-menengok-kampus-kampus-pencetak-rockstar/|title=School of Rock: Menengok Kampus-Kampus Pencetak Rock Star|work=Pophariini|date=16 August 2018|accessdate=29 March 2024|first=Fakhri|last=Zakaria|archive-date=22 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422140410/https://pophariini.com/school-of-rock-menengok-kampus-kampus-pencetak-rockstar/|url-status=live}}</ref> Not long after the band changed their name to the Adams, Tino and Setyo departed, being replaced by Saleh "Ale" Husein (also of White Shoes & the Couples Company) on guitar and vocals as well as Bimo Dwipoalam on drums, with Beni now on bass.
In 2004, the Adams contributed a track "Mosque of Love" to a compilation album, ''JKT:SKRG'' initiated by independent record label Aksara Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pophariini.com/jkt-skrg-15-tahun-debut-rilisan-aksara-records/|title=JKT: SKRG, 15 Tahun Debut Rilisan Aksara Records|work=Pophariini|date=11 July 2019|accessdate=29 March 2024|first=Harlan|last=Boer|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518040450/https://pophariini.com/jkt-skrg-15-tahun-debut-rilisan-aksara-records/|url-status=live}}</ref> Their appearance on the album caught the attention of film producer Nia Dinata, who invited them to work on the soundtrack of ''Janji Joni'', Joko Anwar's directorial debut film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tirto.id/skena-jaksel-di-antara-cinta-dan-benci-cXMg|title=Skena Jaksel di antara Cinta dan Benci|work=Tirto|date=11 September 2018|accessdate=29 March 2024|first=Faisal|last=Irfani|archive-date=21 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421134318/https://tirto.id/skena-jaksel-di-antara-cinta-dan-benci-cXMg|url-status=live}}</ref> The band contributed two tracks to the soundtrack, "Konservatif" and "Waiting".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hot.detik.com/new-release/d-337155/12-band-indie-dukung-ost-janji-joni|title=12 Band Indie Dukung OST Janji Joni|work=Detik.com|date=8 April 2005|accessdate=29 March 2024|archive-date=29 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329174435/https://hot.detik.com/new-release/d-337155/12-band-indie-dukung-ost-janji-joni|url-status=live}}</ref> The band's self-titled debut album was released on 15 June 2005 under Aksara Records, featuring "Konservatif" and "Waiting". The former was ranked 136th on the list of "The 150 Greatest Indonesian Songs of All Time", compiled by ''Rolling Stone Indonesia''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.co.id/read/2009/11/26/536/4/1/150-Lagu-Indonesia-Terbaik-Sepanjang-Masa-/|date=26 November 2009|accessdate=29 March 2024|work=Rolling Stone Indonesia|title=150 Lagu Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219172804/http://www.rollingstone.co.id/read/2009/11/26/536/4/1/150-Lagu-Indonesia-Terbaik-Sepanjang-Masa-/|archive-date=19 February 2010}}</ref>
At the end of 2005, founding member Beni left the Adams to focus on drumming for his other band, the Upstairs. Bimo, wanting to continue his education in Bali, also departed. They were replaced by Karon 'N Roll guitarist Arfan "Apoy" (bass) and Gigih Suryoprayogo "Kiting" Setiadi (drums, vocals) from It's Different Class. Additionally, touring musician Retiara "Kaka" Haswidya (keyboards, vocals) became an official member of the band. In 2006, the band released their sophomore album titled ''V2.05'', featuring singles "Halo Beni" and "Hanya Kau". The album was ranked 112th by ''Rolling Stone Indonesia'' on the list of "The 150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time".<ref>{{cite magazine|date=December 2007|title=150 Albums Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa|magazine=Rolling Stone Indonesia}}</ref> Around 2010, the band went on an extended period of inactivity, due to the members focusing on other projects.
The Adams returned in 2014 after an encounter with Morfem guitarist Pandu Fathoni convinced Kiting to get the band back together. With Pandu replacing Apoy on bass, the band would go on to perform for the first time in almost four years at the Jaya Pub in Jakarta. In 2017, they released an extended play titled ''ß Release'', consisting of b-sides and a cover of Naif's "Jikalau", which previously appeared on a 2007 tribute album called ''Mesin Waktu: Teman-Teman Menyanyikan Lagu Naif''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kumparan.com/mixtape/5-cover-lagu-naif-terbaik-dalam-album-mesin-waktu-21dM5TYhKV|title=5 Cover Lagu Naif Terbaik dalam Album Mesin Waktu|work=Kumparan|date=31 January 2018|accessdate=29 March 2024|archive-date=4 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004070507/https://kumparan.com/mixtape/5-cover-lagu-naif-terbaik-dalam-album-mesin-waktu-21dM5TYhKV|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 January 2018, Kaka died due to illness.
Now with Citra "Ciwi" Winitya from L'Alphalpha on keyboards and vocals, the Adams released new material for the first time in twelve years on Record Store Day 2018 with the single "Pelantur".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whiteboardjournal.com/ideas/di-lagu-terbarunya-the-adams-menunjukkan-bahwa-mereka-masih-yang-terbaik-dalam-menulis-lirik-bahasa-indonesia/|title=Di Lagu Terbarunya, The Adams Menunjukkan Bahwa Mereka Masih yang Terbaik Dalam Menulis Lirik Bahasa Indonesia|work=Whiteboard Journal|date=24 April 2018|accessdate=30 March 2024|first=Carla|last=Thurmanita|archive-date=4 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004070618/https://www.whiteboardjournal.com/ideas/di-lagu-terbarunya-the-adams-menunjukkan-bahwa-mereka-masih-yang-terbaik-dalam-menulis-lirik-bahasa-indonesia/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Ciwi asked to leave the band to spend more time with her family. On 15 March 2019, the band independently released their third studio album ''Agterplaas'', with Ghina Salsabila replacing Ciwi on keyboards and vocals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190320130142-227-379021/the-adams-bayar-utang-13-tahun-lewat-agterplaas|title=The Adams Bayar Utang 13 Tahun Lewat 'Agterplaas'|work=CNN Indonesia|date=20 March 2019|accessdate=30 March 2024|archive-date=4 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004070602/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20190320130142-227-379021/the-adams-bayar-utang-13-tahun-lewat-agterplaas|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with Pophariini, Ale revealed that ''Agterplaas'' was "The Adams' most difficult album".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pophariini.com/soal-agterplaas-saleh-ini-album-the-adams-paling-sulit/|title=Soal Agterplaas, Saleh: Ini Album The Adams Paling Sulit|work=Pophariini|author=Pohan|date=9 March 2019|accessdate=30 March 2024|archive-date=4 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004070512/https://pophariini.com/soal-agterplaas-saleh-ini-album-the-adams-paling-sulit/|url-status=live}}</ref> The song "Dalam Doa" from the album is dedicated to Kaka, as well as Ale's late mother. A 45-minute documentary film about the making of the album titled ''Masa-Masa: Sebuah Dokumenter Pembuatan Agterplaas'', directed by Cakti Prawirabishma, was released alongside the album's box set.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hot.detik.com/music/d-4399089/dokumenter-the-adams-bakal-lengkapi-box-set-agterplaas|title=Dokumenter The Adams Bakal Lengkapi Box Set 'Agterplaas'|work=Detik.com|date=24 January 2019|accessdate=30 March 2024|first=Dyah Paramita|last=Saraswati|archive-date=29 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329174435/https://hot.detik.com/music/d-4399089/dokumenter-the-adams-bakal-lengkapi-box-set-agterplaas|url-status=live}}</ref>
At the start of 2024, it was announced that Pandu and Ghina would depart the Adams to pursue other projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2024/01/16/170215566/pandu-dan-ghina-resmi-keluar-dari-the-adams|title=Pandu dan Ghina Resmi Keluar dari The Adams|work=Kompas|date=16 January 2024|accessdate=30 March 2024|first1=Ady Prawira|last1=Riandi|first2=Andi Muttya Keteng|last2=Pangerang|archive-date=4 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004070604/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2024/01/16/170215566/pandu-dan-ghina-resmi-keluar-dari-the-adams|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2024, jazz musician Ardhito Pramono featured in some tour dates on guitar and vocals, filling in for an absent Ale.
==Band members== '''Current members''' * Ario Hendarwan – guitar, vocals (2002–2010, 2014–present) * Saleh "Ale" Husein – guitar, vocals (2002–2010, 2014–present) * Gigih Suryoprayogo "Kiting" Setiadi – drums, vocals (2005–2010, 2014–present)
'''Former members''' * Martino "Tino" Runtukahu – guitar (2002) * Setyo Dwiharso – bass (2002) * Bawono "Beni" Adhiantoro – drums (2002), bass (2002–2005) * Bimo Dwipoalam – drums (2002–2005) * Arfan "Apoy" – bass (2005–2010) * Retiara "Kaka" Haswidya – keyboards, vocals (2005–2010, 2014–2018; her death) * Pandu Fathoni – bass (2014–2024) * Citra "Ciwi" Winitya – keyboards, vocals (2018–2019) * Ghina Salsabila – keyboards, vocals (2019–2024)
'''Former touring musicians''' * Ardhito Pramono – guitar, vocals (guest 2022; 2024)
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of studio albums ! scope="col" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:23em;"| Album details |- ! scope="row"| ''The Adams'' | * Released: 15 June 2005 * Label: Aksara |- !scope="row"|''V2.05'' | *Released: 31 August 2006 *Label: Aksara |- !scope="row"|''Agterplaas'' | *Released: 15 March 2019 *Label: Belakang Teras |}
===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+List of extended plays ! scope="col" style="width:8em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:23em;"| Album details |- !scope="row"|''ß Release'' | *Released: 16 July 2017 *Label: Belakang Teras |}
===Singles=== ====As lead artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Album |- !scope="row"|"Konservatif" | rowspan="2"|2005 | rowspan="2"|''The Adams'' |- !scope="row"|"Waiting" |- !scope="row"|"Halo Beni" | rowspan="2"|2006 | rowspan="2"|''V2.05'' |- !scope="row"|"Hanya Kau" |- !scope="row"|"Pelantur" | 2018 | rowspan="2"|''Agterplaas'' |- !scope="row"|"Masa-Masa" | 2019 |}
====As featured artist==== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles as featured artists, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Album |- !scope="row"|"Itu Aku"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Basboi feat. The Adams)</span> | rowspan="2"|2024 | rowspan="2"|''80.1 FM Boi Radio'' |}
===Guest appearances=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" style="width:20em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Other performer(s) ! scope="col"| Album |- ! scope="row"| "Mosque of Love" | 2004 |align="center" valign="center" rowspan="3"| Various artists | ''JKT:SKRG'' |- ! scope="row"| "Waiting" | 2005 | ''Janji Joni'' |- ! scope="row"| "Jikalau" | 2007 | ''Mesin Waktu: Teman-Teman Menyanyikan Lagu Naif'' |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{MusicBrainz artist|id=d4748ea9-0a87-4480-90ee-3b373e2eea1c|name=The Adams}} * {{Discogs artist|The Adams|name=The Adams}}
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Category:Musical groups established in 2002 Category:2002 establishments in Indonesia Category:Indonesian indie rock groups