Intro
Float is an Indonesian indie band led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Hotma “Meng” Roni Simamora. Started in 2004 with guitarist/producer Windra “Bontel” Benyamin and bassist Raymond Agus Saputra, the first formation’s independent debut EP “No-Dream Land” (2005) attracted movie producer Mira Lesmana and movie director Riri Riza who later asked the band to create music for their movie “3 Hari Untuk Selamanya” (2007).
Their soundtrack album has won major honors, including the prestigious Abhinaya Trophy for Best Soundtrack at the Jakarta Film Festival and an award for Best Theme Song at the MTV Indonesian Movie Awards, both in the year of 2007.
In 2012, Float initiated Float2Nature, bringing music, travel, and nature together through intimate gatherings with its community, the Floatmates, guided by the philosophy: “When Music Travels Back to Mother Nature”.
For over a decade, the band has involved many “contributors” in, both, their studio works and live performances. The revolving lineup has influenced the band’s musical style that has grown from a mix of pop, rock, blues, and jazz. Supporting Meng with each of their roles, Timur Segara (drums), David Qlintang (guitar), and Binsar Tobing (bass) make the latest Float’s four-piece formation.
