Twenty years after their debut with the EP “The Modern Seasons”, Jakarta-based Indonesian anthemic pop band lightcraft revisit their origins. The new single, “Waiting for the Morning Sun”, serves as the initial release from a fully reimagined edition of their 2006 debut EP and commences a year-long commemoration of both the foundational record and the band’s two-decade trajectory.
Instead of remastering the original recordings, lightcraft have reconstructed “The Modern Seasons” entirely. Each song has been re-recorded, rearranged, and reinterpreted to reflect the band’s creative evolution over the past twenty years, positioning the EP as both a retrospective and a progression.
“Waiting for the Morning Sun”, initially released as an indie rock and dance anthem, has experienced the most substantial transformation among the tracks. Expanding upon the electronic elements introduced in last year’s “Love, Again (feat RIMALDI)”, the new version
positions lightcraft firmly within the melodic electronic music spectrum. While “Love, Again” connected the band’s anthemic pop origins with a house-influenced direction, “Waiting for the Morning Sun” fully embraces this stylistic shift.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by the multi-talented producer Edwin Zachman at Tavis Studio, the song aligns lightcraft more closely with the musical styles of RÜFÜS DU SOL and SG Lewis, while retaining their distinctive identity. The arrangement features sweeping synthesizers, hypnotic rhythms, and a pronounced sense of progression culminating in a drum and bass finale, creating an expansive, cinematic, nostalgic, and optimistic atmosphere.
“’Waiting for the Morning Sun’ has always held significant meaning for the band, as it was among the first songs to define lightcraft’s identity,” states frontman Imam Surataruna. “After twenty years, we have evolved considerably, and this new version reflects that progression. It acknowledges our origins while incorporating the lessons and growth experienced over two decades.”
“Waiting for the Morning Sun” centres on the belief that distance and hardship are temporary. Initially inspired by a long-distance relationship, the song’s meaning has evolved to encompass perseverance through adversity, hope following loss, and optimism for the future. It serves as both a commemoration of lightcraft’s origins and an indication of their future direction.
The official music visualiser extends the band’s ongoing collaboration with videographer Reksa Fajar, who served as director, cinematographer, and editor. The single’s artwork was photographed by Glendy Elbricts of Ruang Creative, with layout and design by Adinda Safira, collectively establishing a visual identity that reflects the song’s nostalgic and progressive character.
Guitarist Fari Febrian describes revisiting “The Modern Seasons” as a process extending beyond nostalgia. He explains, “We did not want to remake these songs solely due to their age. Instead, we considered how they would sound if composed today. This approach transformed the project into an exploration of the band’s original motivations for creating music.”
The release of “Waiting for the Morning Sun” initiates lightcraft’s twentieth anniversary celebrations, with the reimagined edition of “The Modern Seasons” scheduled for release in September. In addition to the EP, the band is preparing further releases that continue to explore the electronic direction introduced in “Love, Again (feat. RIMALDI)”, marking the onset of their most ambitious phase.
Keyboardist Enrico Prabowo notes, “Twenty years is a significant duration for any band. Our continued presence, creativity, and enthusiasm for artistic growth are highly meaningful. This project is not retrospective; rather, it utilises the knowledge gained over two decades to create a more compelling future.”
“Waiting for the Morning Sun” will be available on all digital streaming platforms on July 29, 2026. The official music visualiser will premiere concurrently on lightcraft’s official YouTube channel.
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