PARKDRIVE

PARKDRIVE launched their self-titled debut album in August, 2005. With their first single Sekedar Cerita they received an immediate warm welcome from Indonesian music lovers and the media alike. Sales hit 3,000 copies in just three months - quite impressive for a release on an indie label.

Although the group had never performed live prior to their first release, just five days after they finished producing their video clip, they were made MTV's Exclusive Artist of August, 2005. Aside from generous airplay on MTV, they appeared on some the network's other exclusive shows and interviews. Their hit single soon became a popular request and climbed up the charts on several national radio stations.

Made up of two Berklee College of Music graduates, Rayen and Juno teamed up with Mikuni's unique vocals. They continue to make appearances and do interviews on radio and television.

Their fresh, new sound in the Indonesian music industry led them to collaborate with well-known local musicians of the same genre, such as Rieka Roeslan and Ali Akbar from The Groove, Philipe from the Sixth Element and Glen Fredly, both in the studio and in their live shows. One of their works with Glen, Selalu Tersenyum, can be found on the "Cinta Silver" soundtrack.

The band's subtle mix of pop and jazz has earned it a wide range of listeners. They have played different types of gigs varying from high school music shows, product and company events, all the way up to prestigious jazz gatherings such as the recent Bali Jazz Festival 2005 and Jazz Goes to Campus 2005 at the University of Indonesia. In March, 2006, they will be one of the featured guests at the Java Jazz International Jazz Festival.

In 2006, PARKDRIVE launch their second single Kucoba. This song features the vocal and compositional talent of their close friend, Adrian Martadinata, who is also an up and coming singer-songwriter. Aside from its jazzy, R&B feel, the song was chosen for its distinct drum track (coming from sounds made on a table) and Adrian's unique vocals and lyrics. In 2007 they Launch again their album named ParkDrive Repackaged.

BIOGRAPHY
			Mikuni Gani Vocals Mikuni was born in Surabaya on September 16, 1981. After graduating from high school in Singapore, where she was introduced to theatre music, she went on to Boston College. She finished her business degree and was also chosen to represent her school in the acapella group the BC Sharps. They made one album and she went on to study music composition and performance. She then accepted a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where she finished a short course in vocal performance.
			Juno Adhi Drums, keyboards, synthesizer, trumpet, back vocals Juno Adhi was born on June 6, 1982. He graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2003 with a major in music business and a minor in contemporary composition and production. After working for six months at Universal Music Publishing in Los Angeles, Juno returned to Jakarta to start a production house and Gowa Music with Rayendra. PARKDRIVE is their first project together.
			Rayendra Sunito Drums, electric bass, electric and acoustic guitar, back vocals Rayendra Sunito was born on December 14, 1979. He decided to become a professional drummer when he was 17. After finishing at the International College of Music in Kuala Lumpur and the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Rayendra began working as a drummer in Jakarta. He has worked with Jeff Kashiwa, Glen Fredly, Rio Febrian, Ada Band, Andien, Tohpati, Humania and Idang Rasyidi.