Tipe-X
Indonesian ska band Tipe-X was formed in Jakarta in September 1995. Initially
calling themselves Headmaster, the group focused on cover versions of 1990s ska
hits originally by artists such as Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Voodoo Glow Skull,
and others. With a name change to Tipe-X, they began to incorporate original
material into their set. After building a local audience, the group played the
1995 Alternative Music Festival in Menteng, Indonesia and walked away with an
award for their performance. After recording several demos and sending them to
labels, Tipe-X signed a deal with th...
