JAKARTA – The alternative pop band KITANA greets music lovers once again with their latest work titled “Salah Arah” (Wrong Direction), a song that tells the story of a beautiful love that arrives at the wrong time. This song is an outpouring of the heart for anyone who has ever loved without being able to have.
Armed with warm alternative pop arrangements and touching lyrics, “Salah Arah” depicts the emotional journey of someone struggling to let go of a love without certainty. The song was officially released on November 15, 2025, across all digital music platforms.
“Salah Arah” was born from a real experience of feelings lost between love and reality. The lyrics were written with deep reflection and honesty.
“Sometimes love isn’t about who is the most sincere, but who is the most timely,” it was expressed. “‘Salah Arah’ is about loving someone we shouldn’t pursue, but find hard to let go of.”
KITANA is led by three main members: Yamo as the vocalist, Khaka on guitar and as producer, and Kiki providing additional instrumentation. The band was formed six years ago and is known for its honest and emotional alternative pop music style.
Before “Salah Arah,” KITANA caught public attention with their debut single “Hanyalah Dirimu” (Only You), a simple yet meaningful song about sincere love that makes one believe a single name is enough to complete a life.
If “Hanyalah Dirimu” presented a soft and hopeful atmosphere, “Salah Arah” marks a turning point in their musical journey—presenting the darker side of unfulfilled love. Melancholic melodies and acoustic guitar touches strengthen the emotional message within.
The vocalist, also known as a popular figure on TikTok, delivers this song with a deep and emotional vocal character. “This song is heavy for me because the lyrics feel so real,” the vocalist said.
Meanwhile, Kiki, a former member of The Salemba Band who was involved in the bass production, adds a new color to KITANA’s musical dynamics. This collaboration results in a composition balanced between emotional strength and the beauty of arrangement.
The “Salah Arah” music video has also drawn attention with its cinematic visuals and strong symbolism. It depicts the journey of someone struggling to understand loss, with poetic scenes portraying the confusion of the heart.
The visual concept of the music video was inspired by the emotional journey of many people lost in love. “We wanted this video to feel like a mirror for anyone watching,” it was stated.
The band, under an independent label, reaffirms its commitment to continue producing authentic works close to the reality of human feelings. For them, music is not just entertainment, but a way to heal inner wounds.
“If in the past we sang for someone we believed in,” it was added, “now we sing for someone we finally have to let go of.”
KITANA’s musical journey feels like a diary about love—from the warmth of hope to the bitterness of parting. From “Hanyalah Dirimu” to “Salah Arah,” they affirm that love is not just about meeting, but also the courage to admit defeat to time.
The song “Salah Arah” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Joox, and YouTube Music starting November 15, 2025. The official music video will also premiere on the KITANA Official YouTube channel.
Through this song, KITANA hopes listeners can find self-reflection, even amidst unspoken heartbreak. Because every love, however brief, surely leaves a lesson about the true direction home.
The band also plans to release a mini-album in the near future, continuing the theme of love’s journey and loss that is the common thread in their works.
With its distinctive character, KITANA once again shows that the best music is always born from honesty of heart. And this time, they are singing not to be possessed, but to be remembered.
