Darren Ashley never disappeared, nor did he go on hiatus. He simply remained behind the limelight, working with artists while simultaneously trying, and retrying to perfect his solo album. We caught up with him to know about How Did He Get Here, his change from live instruments to fully electronic, and why it took so… Read more »
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F*ck The Critics, Am I Right?
Written by Zim Ahmadi This Opinion Editorial is of the author’s own thoughts and doesn’t necessarily reflect the stance of Masses as a whole. Source: Pixar-Planet.FR. Anton Ego, ruthless food critic from Ratatouille In the age of clicking heart-shapes, leaving ratings on your Airbnb or Grab, super-liking your match on Tinder; algorithms are created to… 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 »
Vans Commemorates The Life & Legacy Of David Bowie With An Entire Collection
Vans always had a good eye when it comes to commemorating legends and icons, and this time round, Vans will be commemorating the life and legacy of David Bowie with a unisex collection for both adults and toddlers. The collection is inspired by Bowie’s most influential works and colorful personas especially by the imagery of Bowie throughout… Read more »
Toko Kilat Indulges In Beautiful Self-Destruction With Newly Released Single, Ratu Malam
Written by Aida Rashid Toko Kilat has drawn numerous parallels with several other bands, namely Interpol, and their new single ‘Ratu Malam’ is a shining example of such a comparison. Featuring an enticingly beautiful woman, ‘Ratu Malam’ is an ode to forbidden love between a man and a woman whom he just could not resist,… Read more »
Lunadira Invites You On The Outcome Of Self-Discovery With New Single, Ur Cute But Boring
Written by Aida Rashid People love narratives, especially those that they can relate to. It’s not exactly the bizarre experiences of their 20s, nor is it the discoveries they stumbled upon in their adolescent years; it’s in the little things that they never realised have made an impact in their lives, and Lunadira’s brand new… Read more »
Debu Bercahaya Is Noh Salleh’s Uplifting Message To Humanity
Two years after his full-length album ‘Angin Kencang’, Noh Salleh brings spark back to his solo career with new single ‘Debu Bercahaya’. Noh Salleh is known as both the lead singer of indie rock band Hujan and as a solo artist. In his solo works, he’s been known to adopt a French pop sound, reminiscent… Read more »
Silampukau Is An Indonesian Band That Draws Into French Folk For Its Musical Inspiration
Written by Aida Rashid Photo Credits: The Wknd Surabaya is a beautiful metropolitan city located in East Java, Indonesia; and it’s never been prettier with Silampukau’s grace of anecdotal poetry in the form of a full-length album called ‘Dosa, Kota & Kenangan’. I had the privilege to have a chat with the guys behind the… 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 »
Cool Story Bro EP2 With Wai Hong and Ethan From BATE
Wai Hong and Ethan talk about how their hit single reached 12 million plays, how they started in the scene to becoming resident DJs at Zouk, and discuss the absence of raves in Malaysia.