Celebrate “Merdaka Day” with KLG Sqwad!

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Anyone in town on August 31st and have not made any plans for Independence Day yet? Well guess what : Raising The Bar is bringing together the formative multilingual hip hop outfit from of Klang, KLG Sqwad for a special one-night-only performance at Playspace, Perdana Damansara, in conjunction with the group’s tenth year anniversary.

This time around, they’re taking a full lineup comprising Ming The Chin, Yang Ariff, Balan Kashmir and DJ Mel to the stage! As for the Young upstart, Kidd Santhe from Monster Sound will be the opening for the anniversary showcase this week.

Sadly the limited early bird tickets (RM40) are already sold out! You can purchase some tickets online or pay up at the door at RM55 per person. Be quick though as both tickets and venue space are in limited quantities.

For more info regarding the anniversary showcase, do visit their page here.

In the meantime, we’ve also linked some tracks from KLG Sqwad below to whet your appetite for the upcoming performance.

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Horns Up Because Rockaway Is Back Better Than Ever!

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Rockaway Festival is back again this year with some of the biggest rock names in town from local to international band such as Wolfmother, Taking Back Sunday, Scorpions, Third Eye Blind, The Get Up Kids, The Summer State, Zainal Abidin, Alleycats and many more greats to take to the stage!

Rockaway will be marked by two major festivals; “Rockaway Weekender” at Sepang International Circuit on October 29th & 30th and the “Rockaway 2016 Finale” on November 19th at Extreme Park, Bukit Jalil. Check out the full trailer for phase 1 of the Rockaway Festival below!

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You can purchase early bird tickets at Galactix now, but do note that they are selling out fast! You can also check out Galactix’s official website here.

This is only just the 1st phase and we’re pretty sure some of you rock and rollers can’t wait for the 2nd phase to come out soon. So stay updated on Rockaway’s next event by following them on their official website here.

TNTCO x Supercrew’s “Syndicate”

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Malaysia’s fashion scene has been experiencing a large, healthy concentration of local brands on the back of the significant mushrooming of homegrown entrepreneurs – with an eye for streetwear – in recent years. Competition within the retail space is certainly a positive, but one can argue that collaboration is an even greater boon, for both the consumer and the business itself.

This ain’t rocket science, yet local brands tend to insulate themselves from one another more often than not, creating the current scenario of collaborations between local labels being somewhat of a rarity.

One such rarity is “Syndicate”, a collaboration fashion project between TNTCO and Supercrew. Within context of the actual products released, the collection isn’t groundbreaking, albeit packaged with an attitude and rather diverse in selection.

It’s an offering that features 8 items which are the 3M reflective bomber jacket, tank top jersey, female long dress, oversized jumper, basic tee grey, basic navy tee, double layer oversized tee and… an apron.

Yes, an apron. As far as streetwear collections go, the apron’s inclusion is arguably novel.

The two brands behind the effort see “Syndicate” as a message telling other local brands that working together like this helps in elevating Malaysia’s fashion scene. Hopefully, we’ll see more local brands collaborating together in the near future!

This collection will be available exclusively at TNTCO x Supercrew “Syndicate” Pop Up Store. Do visit the pop up store and experience the launching party tomorrow from 3pm to 11pm at Take a Shot Studio Cafe!

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Deciders KL x Juno And Hanna Capsule Collection

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Today, Deciders KL and homegrown singing duo Juno And Hanna have released their latest collaborative design for you to wear. A capsule release done in conjunction with the drop of Juno And Hanna’s debut EP “AIR”,  the offering consists of two shirts in black and navy colours with the words “AIR” at the back of the shirt.

Get in touch with Deciders or Juno And Hanna to know more about it. In the meantime, here’s a lovely music video by Juno And Hanna for you to listen to. Enjoy!

AKUDESIGN X TEMPATAN FEST

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This collaboration is made special for the Tempatan Fest which will be held at Malacca Historical City on 3rd and 4th September 2016. If you’re looking for clothing apparel with an attitude, you’d likely find these cool designs by AKUDESIGN (seen above) right up your alley.

This is AKUDESIGN’s second time collaborating with Tempatan Fest, but if you missed out on the designs for their previous collaboration the brand has got you covered! AKUDESIGN plans to reproduce the previous edition of AKUDESIGN X TEMPATAN FEST but in different colours while maintaining other details such as the reprinting method and materials used.

If you are interested in purchasing an item from this new collection, you can do so at AKUDESIGN concept store in Malacca or via authorised dealers at The Labels in Johor and The Duke in Kelana Jaya. Last but not least, don’t forget to follow them on their social handles too at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more info.

HUF Fall 2016 Collection

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HUF’s latest Fall 2016 collection builds upon its skate origins by reflecting downtown city streets while introducing an athletic-inspired, technical concrete-print collection that captures skateboarding as well as its urban landscapes. Highlights of this collection include the convergence of Collegiate Americana with East Coast military academy tradition on the classic varsity garment and easy-to-wear pieces feature tactical ops tonal muted camo prints.

The long time partnership with Chocolate Skateboards will be presented in the capsule collection “Forever”, which commemorates the legacy of Keenan Milton. A photo-tee series will showcase the result of HUF teaming up with photographer Giovanni Reda.

HUF Fall 2016 Collection is now available at selected retailers such as Showroom, Hundred%, Heavyweight, Major Drop, The Cap City, Tip Top Bandit and Limited Edition Co.

Check out the video lookbook below!

 

HeyDay Studio presents HEYDAY 350

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If you’re looking for a sneaker to satisfy your sneakerhead lust while also possessing a touch of luxury, this HeyDay 350 may be just the right pair for you.

The Hong Kong brand – which can be described as the Asian version of Hender Scheme – specialises in handmade sneakers with premium materials. Their latest craftsmanship, the HeyDay 350 features an all suede upper and vibram sole for ultimate comfort. The brand also offers various customs through their Instagram.

The HeyDay 350 comes with three colours which is black, red and grey, currently available at Boundlezz. Priced at RM1,399, the premium quality and feel certainly comes hand in hand with its premium price tag.

Royal Selangor’s Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Captain America Replica

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In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the iconic Marvel superhero Captain America, Royal Selangor was commissioned by Comicave Studios to produce a Limited Edition 1:4 scale pewter replica of the life-sized bronze statue that was unveiled at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) on 20 July 2016.

This pewter replica by Royal Selangor is limited to 100 pieces worldwide. The pewter statue (including a wood base) stands at approximately 930cm, weighs 15kg, and comes packed in a special wooden box. Marvel legend Stan Lee was on hand to sign the first pewter replica during the unveiling at SDCC.

Royal Selangor has also been appointed as the exclusive distributor for this 75th Anniversary Captain America pewter replica in Malaysia. Fans and interested customers can view the replica at Royal Selangor’s flagship store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from 30th August. Each replica, priced at RM 19,500, is made-to-order and meticulously handcrafted with a lead time of three months.

Royal Selangor’s portfolio of bespoke clients includes international brands such as Moet Hennessy and Heineken. Bespoke trophies have also been designed and manufactured for world class events sporting events such as the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000, the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Malaysia, Singapore and China, and the 2016 Maybank Championship Malaysia.

For more information about the Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Captain America pewter replica, do visit Royal Selangor’s official website here.

“We Don’t Have a Name For This Show….Yet” Shoe Review – Chuck Taylor “Shield Canvas”

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Welcome back to another episode of “We Don’t Have a Name For This Show….Yet” Shoe Review. For this episode, our resident monk Bryan reviews the all new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II “Shield Canvas”.

In order to put the shoe to the test, we simulated what is thought to be a typical Malaysian rain, to see whether or not the shoe provides the necessary shielding from our Malaysian climate. Watch the video above and don’t forget to share.

On another note, we have shortlisted 3 potential names for our show:-

  • Shoe & Tell
  • The ProfeSHOEnal Shoe Review
  • Sole Searching

Do let us know in the comments section which show title you like best. Thanks!

Seeing Eye Films launches 2nd film on Crime Against Women

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In an attempt to propagate awareness on crime against women, local independent film company Seeing Eye Films has announced that its second short film from the Dark Triptych Series titled ‘Stones Of Justice’ has gone live on Youtube today!

Experience the 19-minute short right below:

Dark Triptych: Stones Of Justice is a fictionalized account based on true notorious bag-snatching crimes that have been occurring over the last few years in Kuala Lumpur. Directed by Audrie Yeo, a BMW Shorties 2015 Top 10 Finalist, this film features homegrown talents Mayjune Tan, Amanda Ang, Jay Tan as well as veteran actors Louisa Chong and Patrick Teoh.

In line with a women centric theme, the original soundtrack for Stones Of Justice is done by Malaysia’s female experimental songwriter Suiko Takahara of The Venopian Solitude, who was the first invitee from Malaysia to the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy 2016.

Stones Of Justice is originally adapted from Angeline Woon’s “Big Bertha and the Stones Of Justice” published in the anthology KL Noir: White by Buku Fixi.

If you want to know more about the Dark Triptych series, do visit their facebook page! To stay updated on the filmmakers themselves, do drop by Seeing Eye Films’ website right here.