Iconic rock band from Thailand, Slot Machine, and an indie pop band from Indonesia, Coldiac, have recently caught the public’s attention in Southeast Asia through an authentic music collaboration. What started as casual conversation through direct messages and video calls eventually evolved into a successful music project that bridges the cultural gap between the two countries.
In this project, they exchanged roles in a unique way: Slot Machine reinterpreted Coldiac’s song “Beautiful Day” with an energetic rock touch, while Coldiac presented a more relaxed and atmospheric version of “Skyline,” one of Slot Machine’s flagship songs.
This exchange is an expression of mutual respect between musicians from different backgrounds but united by a spirit of creative exploration.
The public response has been overwhelming. In a short period of time, the collaboration post on Instagram garnered over 3.9 million views and recorded 86 thousand interactions. Positive comments flooded both band accounts.
Fans praised how Slot Machine injected rock energy and distinct Thai elements into “Beautiful Day,” giving a fresh twist to the previously mellow song. On the other hand, Coldiac was praised for transforming “Skyline” into a more intimate version while maintaining the original song’s soul.
It all started with a light-hearted post containing a snippet of a video call between the two bands, showing a warm and friendly atmosphere. This moment served as the beginning of a collaboration that not only sounded enjoyable but also touching due to its sincerity. There was no sense of transactional nature; instead, what emerged was respect, openness, and friendship.
The comment section further demonstrated the enthusiasm and cross-border support. Many fans from Indonesia and Thailand expressed admiration for the connection between the two bands. Many hoped that this collaboration would evolve into joint concerts or even original song projects in the future. The potential is vast, especially considering the strong response to this simple music exchange.
On the other hand, Slot Machine’s presence in Indonesia is currently at its peak. Indonesia is now the second-largest country in terms of listeners for the band on Spotify, marking a significant achievement in their regional expansion.
In 2024, Slot Machine released the song “Walk the Earth,” produced by Ryan Tedder, a famous figure behind many international hits. The music video for this song reached one million views in just two days and has now surpassed 10 million. The song also won the Best International Song of the Year award at The Guitar Magazine Awards 2025.
With an impressive track record, the collaboration with Coldiac not only strengthens Slot Machine’s position in the Indonesian music market but also marks a new beginning in the music journey in Southeast Asia.
It is not impossible that such collaborations will become a new trend, uniting bands from various Asian countries in a creative spirit that knows no boundaries.