Mitski Stuns Jakarta Crowd, Reveals Herself as a Die-Hard Fan of Indonesian Diva Anggun

Japanese-American indie-pop icon Mitski Miyawaki sent waves of excitement through her Jakarta concert audience by revealing her deep admiration for Indonesian international diva Anggun C Sasmi. During her performance, the singer shared a heartwarming childhood memory of being captivated by Anggun's music. She humorously admitted to mistaking Anggun's rendition of David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" for one of the Indonesian singer's original songs, a misunderstanding she only realized much later, drawing laughter and cheers from the crowd. This Jakarta show marked Mitski's second visit to the city, with her previous performance in 2019 being highly anticipated. Throughout the night, Mitski enthralled attendees with her signature theatrical and aesthetic stage presence, performing tracks from her latest album, 'Nothing's About to Happen to Me,' alongside her nostalgic older hits. A particularly thrilling moment came with the surprise performance of her long-absent hit song "Nobody," which ignited a massive sing-along from the enthusiastic audience. The concert successfully blended visual melancholy, setlist surprises, and Mitski's endearing, almost "local" childhood anecdote, creating a perfect and memorable evening.