2022–2023: Formation Sukatani was formed in late 2022 in Sukabumi, West Java, by Muhammad Syifa Al Lutfi (Alectroguy) and Novi Citra Indriyati (Twister Angel). The duo emerged from a farming collective rooted in "street library" initiatives, where both members had previously been involved in separate musical projects. Their collaboration followed a period of shared engagement in agrarian activism, focusing on organic farming, cooperative systems, and food sovereignty.
2023–present: Gelap Gempita and "Bayar Bayar Bayar" Sukatani released their eight-track debut album,
Gelap Gempita, on 24 July 2023, preceded by the single "Alas Wirasaba". To promote the album, the duo performed in several Indonesian cities and held the "SG/KL Mini Tour," a series of shows in
Singapore and
Malaysia on July 2024. The album's title track was later released as the second single on 13 June 2024, accompanied by a music video. On 20 February 2025, the duo announced via social media that they had withdrawn the track "Bayar Bayar Bayar"—a song criticizing police corruption—from all digital streaming platforms. In the announcement, the members appeared without their signature masks to introduce themselves and issue an apology to the Chief of the
Indonesian National Police. Following the video's release, media outlets reported that the duo became unreachable, and the group's vocalist was subsequently dismissed from their position as an elementary school teacher. Despite its removal from official platforms, the song gained widespread popularity and became a prominent anthem during the
2025 Indonesian protests. This case has also fueled debates on restrictions on freedom of expression in Indonesia. Later that year, both "Bayar Bayar Bayar" and "Gelap Gempita" were featured as the soundtrack for the drama film
Ozora, directed by
Anggy Umbara. To coincide with the film's release, an alternative music video for "Gelap Gempita" was released on 25 November 2025. "Bayar Bayar Bayar" was later included in a limited-edition physical reissue, which featured live bonus tracks. Sukatani made a guest appearance on the album
Thunder Boarding School by
Teenage Death Star, collaborated with
The Brandals on the single "Jari Kasar," and contributed to the
Sonic/Panic Vol. 3 compilation. Between 2025 and 2026, the duo released the singles "Tumbal Proyek" and "Chase the Cash". These releases were followed by their international tour, Gigantour, which ran from November to December 2025, and the Swagman Tour, which included six dates across
Australia in May 2026. == Artistry ==