Elephant Kind are an Indonesian alt-pop band, formed in 2014, consisting of Bam Mastro, Bayu Adisapoetra, and Kevin Septanto. They have released two studio albums and three extended plays. The group is currently based in London.
Career Elephant Kind originated as the final project of vocalist Bam Mastro during his studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. After graduating, Mastro returned to Indonesia and formed the band with members of his sister Neonomora's live band: Bayu Adisapoetra, John Paul Patton, and Dewa Pratama. In 2014, they released their debut concept extended play, Scenarios: A Short Film by Elephant Kind, centered on the fictional character Julian Day following his suicide. They released their sophomore extended play, Promenades: A Short Film by Elephant Kind in 2015, a prequel that explores Day's life. In November 2015, John Paul Patton left the band to focus on his other project, Kelompok Penerbang Roket. The story of Julian Day was then adapted into a short film by Gianni Fajri, which was released in April 2016.
The group released their debut studio album, City J in September 2016. In 2017, they received two Anugerah Musik Indonesia nominations, including Best New Artist. Mastro started his solo career with a single "Idols" in April 2017, followed by extended plays I Bleach My Skin and I'm An Albino Polar Bear Living in Captivity and I Know Aliens Don't Exist a year later. Drummer Bayu Adisapoetra also started his solo career under the moniker SoftAnimal with an extended play Nanook in 2018. In November 2018, Dewa Pratama left the band due to personal issues. He was replaced by bassist Kevin Septanto.
In March 2019, the band released their sophomore studio album The Greatest Ever. In 2022, they decided to move to London, in order to target wider international market. They signed a recording contract with Mola Records, a subsidiary of Mola.
They released an extended play Superblue in March 2023, co-produced with Sam Petts-Davies. In May 2023, they released a documentary From Indo to England about their move to London and the making of Superblue. They were nominated for the Best Rock Video – UK at the 2023 UK Music Video Awards. In August 2025, they are set to perform their first show in Indonesia in six years, with performances scheduled in Jakarta and Bandung.
Members Current members Bam Mastro – vocals, guitar (2014–present) Bayu Adisapoetra – drums (2014–present) Kevin Septanto – bass (2018–present)
Former members John Paul Patton – bass (2014–2015) Dewa Pratama – guitar, synthesizer (2014–2018)
Discography Studio albums Title Details City JReleased: 21 September 2016 Label: FrissonThe Greatest EverReleased: 15 March 2019 Label: Cubs Club
Extended plays Title DetailsScenarios: A Short Film by Elephant KindReleased: 26 November 2014 Label: Frisson Promenades: A Short Film By Elephant KindReleased: 30 September 2015 Label: FrissonSuperblueReleased: 31 March 2023 Label: Mola
Singles Title Year Album"Be Somebody"2014 rowspan="2" "We All Lose (Holy Shit)""Oh Well" Scenarios: A Short Film by Elephant Kind"Why Did You Have to Go"2015Promenades: A Short Film By Elephant Kind"With Grace""Beat the Ordinary" 2016City J"Montage""True Love" 2017"Sour" 2018The Greatest Ever "Pleaser"2019 "I Believe in You""Oh Well (Reprise)" 2020 rowspan="2" "Modern Romance Dreaming (Lonely)" 2021"Rockstar" 2022Superblue"Love As" 2023"Louder"2024 rowspan="3" "Good Times""Lionel"
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Anugerah Musik Indonesia2017 Best New Artist Themselves Best Alternative/Alternative Rock/Multi-Genre Production Work "Beat the Ordinary" 2019 Best Alternative Duo/Group/Vocal Group/Collaboration "Better Days" Best Sound Production Team Bam Mastro for "Better Days" Indonesian Choice Awards2017 Breakthrough Artist of the Year Themselves UK Music Video Awards2023 Best Rock Video – UK "Love As"
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