Written by Aqil Nasri 2019 was a breakout year for most indie artists in the industry. Bands like Masdo and Pastel Lite have finally found and settled in their crowd. No doubt that the recent indie uprising has affected the large following that these bands have been getting in the past year, with some getting… Read more »
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10 Years On, Kyoto Protocol Is Still In Full Force
A decade is not a short span of time. The landscape of Kuala Lumpur has changed, a new government has been elected, and the city continues to beat its heart to the rhythm of the people. Ten years too, is a long enough duration for a new band to have been born, conquered the indie… Read more »
7 Best Malaysian Cassette Releases for 2019’s Cassette Store Day
Written by J.L Ever since Starlord played ‘Come And Get Your Love’ by Redbone on his walkman, the masses have shown genuine interest in cassettes again. Well, collectors would pelt me with stones if I say that a Disney movie helped bring back the cassettes… but it’s not entirely wrong, isn’t it? This year’s… Read more »
Criticism In Fashion: Where Do We Draw The Line?
Written by Shazwan Zulkiffli A week ago, I was on my way to Sentul Depot to catch a few bands at the House of Vans event at Sentul Depot and I noticed a group of boys who went out of their way to look good and neat: neck chains, trousers chains, steel bracelets, chequered vans,… Read more »
Jetcetera Sings An Ode To The Fuckboys In Their Latest Single, Damn Johnny
Written by Evely Tan Fuckboys. Love em, hate em, they will always be just there, for the fun, and disappear when times get hard, and local indierock outfit Jetcetera wants to highlight this in their latest single, “Damn Johnny.” It is a rollicking fun tune, and for the young hearts, a precursor for what is… Read more »
Enter The Culture In A 3 Day Festival At Bukit Jalil This Weekend
The history of festivals is a varied, and coloured one, filled with numerous successful ones that steered the trend and direction of the crowd as it comes and goes. It has been far and few between since the last one, but it may just come back, in the form of The Culture, a three day… Read more »
Phum Viphurit Turns Malaysia Into His Playground At The Bee This June
Phum Viphurit is currently the indie scene’s darling, and at only 22, is going leaps and bounds with every step that he takes, and that one step, has landed him right in the heart of KL! Mellow, funky, and soulful, Phum’s unique approach to alternative indie folk music music has captivated many in his quest… Read more »
Why ‘Tekesima’ By LUST Is An Important Social Commentary In The Modern World
Written by Aida Rashid Conceptual albums like Bombay Bicycle Club’s So Long See You Tomorrow and Spooky Wet Dreams’ Koleksi Dendangan Untuk Masa Hadapan that incorporate a form of consistency from the visuals, the tracks and the execution of the campaign as a whole are diamonds buried deep in the sand in our local music scene. But… Read more »
What Are Your Favourite Artists Listening To Right Now
Some songs are merely white noise and just something to accompany your drive home. But some songs bring meaning to the stages of life we’re in. We caught up with the local favourites to ask them what they’re currently listening to and why it’s their favourite at the moment. Youth Portal The dream pop outfit… Read more »
Why Spooky Wet Dreams’ Politically Driven Album Matters In This Day And Age
Written By Aida Rashid Picture Credits: Yung Meraki/Faiz Zaharuddin Gone are the days where mouths are shut and hands are tied in obedience to the wealthy and the filthy. Now that we are embraced by a political accord that wouldn’t make its existence known if it was not for the change we all made on… Read more »