Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Kevin Cole, host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Kota Bandung" by Nusantara Beat, a 2023 single on Bongo Joe.
Amsterdam-based sextet Nusantara Beat is comprised of members of EUT, Altın Gün, Jungle By Night, POM, and Surf Aid-Kit. Together, they celebrate Indonesian classics, like on today's Song of the Day, which is a cover of a traditional '70s single. Their interpretation of "Kota Bandung" brings a modern vibe to its garage-surf-rock style, with psychedelic guitars and Megan De Klerk's alluring vocals.