History Of ST12

One more band from Bandung city flowers menyemarakan Indonesia music scene. ST12, a group of four personnel, Pepep (Drum), Iman Rush (Guitar), Pepeng (Guitar), and Van Houtten Charly (Vocalist) was formed in January 2005. Groups who dreamed of becoming a top band that carries the kind of alternative pop music. "We consider this kind of music will be more easy listening, easy listening. And the audience seems to prefer to listen to songs like that," said Pepep represent his friends. To add to the quality of their debut album is titled I'm Not Able Again, they involve musicians Indra Utopia as a filler and Kang Faith GAIA bass to fill the keyboard. Initially the band was initiated by Pepep and Iman Rush. Pepep who had previously been incorporated in Oliv Band invites Pepeng, friends who both had joined the group Band Oliv. It turned out the way they are still not as smooth as one might imagine. These three men found it difficult to get a vocalist who has a sound criteria in accordance with their wishes. So an audition was done. At the audition, the trio reunited with Charly Van Houtten. "Charly has a good sound character and strong enough. In addition, he has a background as a vocal teacher. So, it seems difficult for him to the song at the audition took place," said Pepep. Not unlike the band groups are on the rise right now, their songs were mostly themed on love. "Love is more flexible. More universal. Can be enjoyed by anyone, young and old. And themes like this that will continue to be sold in the market," added Pepep. St12 name itself is taken from the name of the street, the East Station No. 12, which is the location of the studio where they gather. In the studio tersebutlah, these four young people often get together and hone their skills in music. "This studio is often used as a hangout by other musician friends, both juniors, and seniors in Bandung," said Pepep the history of the ST12.