The name is simple. The music they produce is anything but. Batavia Collective (BTVC) is a formidable musical force that commands attention. Composed of Elfa Zulham on drums, Doni Joesran on keys, and Kenny Gabriel on synth bass, this Jakarta-based trio draws from a kaleidoscopic array of influences—ranging from future jazz and electronic soul to liquid funk and beyond.

The result is a sound that defies conventional genres, blending mind-altering synths, intricate chord progressions, and deep sub-bass with energetic grooves and neck-breaking tempos. It is a sonic landscape that is as sophisticated as it is raw, designed for both the connoisseur and the club floor.

A striking fun fact: Despite their deeply rooted Jakarta identity, BTVC’s sound resonated so powerfully across borders that in 2020, they were signed to the legendary Belgian electronic label, R&S Records. This milestone placed them alongside electronic royalty such as James Blake, Aphex Twin, and Nicolas Jaar, cementing Batavia Collective as one of Indonesia’s most vital exports to the global electronic and jazz scene.