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Polka Wars Have Released Alternate Version of Hit “Rangkum”

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Polka Wars have released "new" version of their hit "Rangkum" in an acoustic version. 'Rangkum' is their first song in Indonesian language, it was written by drummer Deva and SORE's Ade Paloh.

Recorded in Lafa Pratomo's studio, Lafa himself also acted as a producer, on this new version of "Rangkum". The quartet of Billy Saleh (guitar, vocals), Giovanni "Deva" Rahmadeva (drums, vocals), Karaeng "Aeng "Adjie (vocals, guitar), and Xandega" Dega "Tahajuansya (bass, vocals) stripped the song down into a silent ballad that accentuate Karaeng's breathy and light vocals over the sound of guitar, bass, and fine electronic beat.

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Polka Wars released their debut album Axis Mundi in 2015, which was certified gold in Indonesia and received Critical Acclaim from various media and the public.

After 2 years since the release of their debut album Axis Mundi, they have a chance to record their new materials in Brooklyn, US. The single entitled 'Rangkum' has been previously released exclusively through their photography exhibition 'From Borough to Borrow' and featured in their mini album EP/NY.