Naif (band)

Naif
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
GenresPop, rock n' roll
Years active1995 (1995)–2021 (2021)[1]
Labels
  • Bulletin Records
  • Electrified Records
  • Catz Records
  • Demajors
Past members
  • David Bayu Danangjaya
  • Fajar Endra Taruna Mangkudisastro
  • Shendy
  • Chandra Sukardi
  • Franki Indrasmoro Sumbodo
  • Mohammad Amil Hussein
Websitewww.naifband.com

Naif was an Indonesian rock band from Jakarta, formed in 1995. The band consisted of David Bayu Danangjaya (vocals), Fajar Endra Taruna Mangkudisastro (guitar & backing vocals), Franki Indrasmoro Sumbodo (drums), and Mohammad Amil Hussein (bass & backing vocals). They were known for their retro sound and style. Two of their songs, "Mobil Balap" ("Racecar") and "Posesif" ("Possessive"), were listed by Rolling Stone Indonesia in its 2009 list of the best Indonesian songs of all time. The band disbanded in 2021 after exactly 25 years.[1]

  1. ^ a b NME 2021, Naif break up.