M.I.O, the stage name of local talent Ashtin Sanjiv, has dropped his latest music video titled “All The Way”. The release is based on a simple premise, that if you’re going to try something, go all the way. The video manifests this concept through incorporating a series of talents, from the Budak Joget dancers, an MMA fighter,… Read more »
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The Borak-Borak Sessions: Derrick & Sam @The Fourheads
Local streetwear shop The Fourheads was had their own physical store at Sri Gombak. Sadly, a crippling robbery left almost half of their stock wrested away from them. Debating on whether to just take their business exclusively online following the incident, the guys at Sole What lent a helping hand. Now, The Fourheads have got… Read more »
AirLiftz Release His Debut Single “GWALO$”
Local rapper AirLiftz is now fully submerged in the local music scene with the release of his debut single, “GWALOS”. As the track’s illustration implies, it’s all about a girl that’s all about the money, although this ain’t no musical lamentation on gold diggers. The song revolves around a strong, career-driven women that chases financial… Read more »
LOQLAQ: Dose Two x The Swagger Salon/Lansi x Emir Hermono x Haverhuck VHS
Sayla and QBe from Dose Two are back to dropping rhymes with furious gusto in LOQLAQ, a colloquially conveyed piece of verbal machine gun fire that’s thematically on point for Halloween. The result of a massive collaborative effort with Penang-born streetwear brand Lansi, Emir Hermono and production studio Haverhuck VHS, LOQLAQ takes to a derelict mansion at dusk… Read more »
Local Bands That Will Get You In The Halloween Spirit
Halloween is upon us again, meaning that it’s time to get our sinister, scary vibes on! But we’re not here to talk about what costume we think you should wear, oh no. We’re going to get you in the mood for horror and trick or treating with help from some of Malaysia’s musical talents instead. There’s a… Read more »
Laila’s Lounge “BEBASTEREO” Teaser
Those following the journey of Laila’s Lounge will know that the band rose to prominence when their hit song “Mawar Khayalan” – from the Vol.II KAMI album – captivated audiences when it featured as the theme song of the movie “KAMI”. They garnered even greater acknowledgement and a more adoring fan base following the re-release of the mastered… Read more »
Restraint Invites You To “Rise Above Hate” Album Soft Launch!
KL based hardcore/metal outfit Restraint will be launching their latest album “Rise Above Hate” in style with a soft launch event at the heart of Kuala Lumpur. After releasing their latest single called “For Better Days” featuring Iskandar from Artefacts, The band have been in Malaysia’s hardcore scene for over 16 years, with 2016 marking their… Read more »
The Swagger Salon x Emir Hermono: “Vibin” Baseball Cap
An exclusive drop by Emir Hermono and The Swagger Salon in conjunction with the release of ‘3AM In Jakarta’ (featuring Ariel Nayaka), this pastel pink baseball cap is the first piece of merchandise from his upcoming album of the same name. This collaborative baseball cap is available now via shop.theswaggersalon.com. Pink lovers and fans of… Read more »
WU TANG CLAN Graffitti Session at SS15, Subang
Malaysia is blessed with wonderful artists able to transform our dull urban landscape into a world bursting with colour. We’ve said this before, but true graffiti art isn’t vandalism, but a ‘creative affliction’ of the best possible kind. Recently showcasing graffiti’s beauty are a team of local graffiti artists comprising Asmoe, JEF, Katun, KOS, Nestwo and Reeze. Together, they’ve… Read more »
toe “Hear You Asia” Tour in Kuala Lumpur
Hailing from the ‘land of the rising sun’, instrumental rockers toe will say hello to BolehLand’s natives with a math rock serenade of epic proportions. Noted for their song structure and dynamics that are likened to many renowned math rock artists around the world, the band comprises Kashikura Takashi on drums, Mino Takaaki on guitar, Yamane Satoshi on bass… Read more »