Who in the galaxy are the Rocket Rockers? Rocket Rockers, a pop-punk band hailing from Bandung, Indonesia, was established in 1999. The band's core members include Aska Pratama on guitar and vocals, Bisma Aria Nugraha on bass, and Khrisna, also known as Ozom, on drums.
Any influencers in the house? Our ultimate crushes from the 80s new wave scene: The Cure, Alphaville, OMD, Nena, Culture Club, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, The Police, Joy Division, and more! And what's jamming on our recent playlist? Pulley, Lagwagon, Weezer, Pearl Jam, NOFX, Blink-182, Pennywise, Reggie & The Full Effects, and the list goes on!
Our band's album journey resembles a thrilling music rollercoaster ride!
Started with the indie vibes of "Soundtrack For Your Life (2002)" in Bandung, selling over 20,000 copies.
Transitioned to a major debut with Sony/BMG Indonesia for "Ras Bebas (2004)" with 45,000 copies sold.
Launched our label‘Reach & Rich Records’ for "Better Season (2008)" and partied with "Tons of Friends (2011)" under Seven Music.
Produced hits that climbed the charts on purevolume.com.
Released the indie gem "Merekam Jejak (2014)" with MDN Music.
We shared our epic jam collection with fellow musicians"Cheers From Rocket Rockers (2017)".
Continued the musical journey with singles like "Sahabat Selamanya" & "Reaksi Rasa" in 2018. In August 2022, we unveiled ‘Prestasi Bukan Sensasi’ and our latest album "The Good Flight"took off in September 2023, with Reach & Rich Records.
Noteworthy Achievements
Embarked on a skatepark tour throughout the year with VOLCOM Indonesia and performed at numerous high school/college gigs.
Shared the stage with Skin Of Tears, MXPX, The Ataris, All Time Low, Silverstein and SUM41.
Secured sponsorships from leading skate/surf companies like Volcom, College Star, Famous Stars & Straps, Afends, Peter Says Denim, Etnies, and Macbeth.
Featured in the documentary "Punk's Not Dead The Movie" by Susan Dynner alongside renowned punk bands like Green Day, NOFX, Minor Threat, and Blink 182.
Toured Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, and Philippines) and Europe (Germany and The Netherlands)under the banners of Peter Says Denim (2012).
Served as VANS Indonesia's Brand Ambassador from 2014 to 2017 and endorsed by BODYPACK.
Conducted successful tours in Japan, including the Making Friends Japan Tour in September 2018 and The Good Flight Japan Tour in February 2023.
Final Call! Our aim is to guide emerging bands on the path to achieving their dreams through dedication and hard work. This serves as a blueprint for young, innovative bands with strong work ethics and positive attitudes, so they don't have to start from scratch. We hope to inspire more young individuals to embrace band t-shirts, take up skating, and pursue their passions to fulfill their aspirations. It's crucial to witness young people embracing creativity, striving for excellence in their lives, and giving back to their community.