The Adams

The Adams is a Jakarta-based indie rock band formed in 2001 under the name Lonely Band, rebranding as The Adams in 2002. Emerging from the Jakarta Institute of Arts, the group became part of the post-Reformasi indie wave that reshaped Indonesia's alternative music landscape in the early 2000s. Known for their power pop sensibility within an indie rock framework, The Adams has released three studio albums: their self-titled debut, v2.05, and Agterplaas. Operating independently throughout their career, they represent the DIY ethos that characterized Jakarta's indie scene during the decade, maintaining creative autonomy while navigating Indonesia's evolving music industry. Their longevity as an independent act underscores their commitment to an artist-driven model in a market increasingly dominated by major label pop.