Gisela Swaragita

Writer

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.

Articles by: Gisela Swaragita

Voice Of Baceprot US tour 2023

"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

Voice Of Baceprot

"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