Doomed Confessionary: Santo, Agil & Daniel (Titinaka)
Photos by Reonaldo Taufano
Titinaka is a three-piece stoner rock band from Jambi, Indonesia. Founded in 2013, Titinaka currently consists of Susanto (bass, vocals), M. Hary Rofagil (guitar, vocals) and Daniel Imsyaq Roheman (drums).
With heavy riffs, and thick psychedelic vibes, their sound takes listeners on a dark, immersive journey. Their self-titled debut album, released in February 2025, captures the raw, atmospheric energy that defines Titinaka’s signature style.
The first single from the album, »Angel Of Death« opens the gates to the band’s dark sonic realm. Built on crushing heavy riffs, wrapped in gritty fuzz, and laced with haunting psychedelic overtones, this track drags listeners to the edge of life and death.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
Agil: Titinaka is a medium and a space where we can be honest in our craft, blending unrest, anger, reminders, and criticism through sound and distortion.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Santo: Everything we do to keep this band going is done independently funding, recording, distributing physical releases, digital streaming distribution to platforms, managing shows, promoting through social media, and more. these are the biggest challenges for our band.
What can you be most proud of so far?
Agil: Being able to keep going despite all the limitations, continuing to create without the comfort of full facilities – that is our greatest pride.
What was your biggest regret?
Santo: We regret that it took us 10 years to finally release our first album, as various challenges kept holding us back.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Agil: Our best performance so far was when we opened for Burgerkill, the metal legend from Bandung. Despite facing technical difficulties and bad weather, that night’s show brought its own sense of satisfaction from the grand venue to the overflowing energy on stage.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Santo: We’ve met many new friends both onstage and behind the scenes, and connected with communities across different regions.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Agil: Lately, I’ve been spinning Graveyard, G.O.A.T, Elder, Monolord, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Gary Clark Jr. Their music is heavy, raw, and honest – full of wild energy and raw emotion. Like a spark of gasoline in the mind, they can be a powerful mood booster whenever my thoughts start to hit a dead end.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Agil: The best advice I’ve ever received is to make the most of what I have right now. Creating music doesn’t require waiting for expensive gear or fancy equipment. The soul of music lies in ideas and sincerity, not in a flagship label on the instrument.
What are your guilty pleasures?
Agil: I’m not sure if this is relevant, but I have a unique guilty pleasure – I really enjoy watching moments when woke activists, LGBT advocates, or ultra-progressive feminists get hit with a brutal mic drop in public debates. It feels like watching a plot twist in a thriller movie, but in the realm of ideology. 😀
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Jambi?
Daniel: Specifically in Jambi, the music scene has been growing rapidly – in terms of technical skills, personas, and genre diversity. Several local independent bands, musicians, and soloists have already made their way onto the national stage, inspiring us to work harder and stay passionate about creating. One of the unique charms of the music scene in this small city is how different backgrounds and genres come together. It’s not unusual to see rock, folk, pop, punk, hardcore, metal, and other styles sharing the same stage at local gigs.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Santo: In the near future, we’ll be playing at a local guitar community event, and at some point – date still to be determined – we plan to do a live performance that we’ll upload to YouTube.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Santo: To create a more refined album and embark on a tour across various cities.
How can people best support your band?
Santo: Come to watch us live, and support us by purchasing our physical releases and merchandise.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Agil: Keep your humanity alive, speak out against injustice, and be productive with whatever you have right now.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well