Jakarta-based pop trio TRIPOV have officially released their long-awaited second album Sugar Coat Inc., a vibrant exploration of the highs and lows of love. Known for their sharp lyricism and genre-blending sound, the band invites listeners into a “candy factory” of emotions where each track represents a unique flavour — from sweet and tender to sour and stinging.
The album follows a string of successful singles including ‘MIA’, ‘Twenties’, ‘Sour Candy’, ‘Push & Pull’, and ‘Elevator Music’, culminating in a full 10-track release that ties together youthful chaos, heartbreak, and self-reflection. The focus single ‘My Dear, Oh Dear’ rounds out the collection, offering a complete emotional journey.
“At its core, this album is about contradictions,” TRIPOV share. “Love that feels like candy — sometimes addictive, sometimes sickly sweet, sometimes bitter. We wanted every song to represent a different piece of that puzzle.”
Produced by the band and mastered by Gerard Rumintjap, Sugar Coat Inc. moves effortlessly between upbeat pop sparkle, stripped-back ballads, and jazzy experiments — each track anchored by lyrical honesty and a distinctly TRIPOV sound. The album’s visual identity mirrors its message, using bright, candy-coloured imagery with subtle cracks that reveal something deeper beneath the surface.
With Sugar Coat Inc., TRIPOV offer more than just a pop record — it’s a vivid diary of their twenties, packed with emotion, contradictions, and unfiltered humanity. “We want listeners to feel seen,” the band adds. “Even if your love feels confusing, messy, or imperfect — that’s real. That’s human.”
With Sugar Coat Inc., TRIPOV close a defining chapter in their artistic journey — one that captures the emotional push and pull of growing up and falling in love. Blending sincerity with playful pop energy, the album cements the trio’s place as one of the most exciting voices in the region, offering a body of work that’s as polished as it is personal.
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