Written by J.L and Aqil From rap, mainstream, indie, to the downright experimental, 2019 has proved to be a happening year for the local music scene, hence this was a very difficult list to pick out from. Nevertheless, here’s the cut that made it to the best of 2019. Enjoy. Damn Johnny by Jetcetera After… Read more »
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If 2019 Was Indie, 2020 Will Be Dominated By Rap
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 »
We Caught Up With Pastel Lite To Talk About Pop Bilik Tidur, Exploring A New Sound, And Transition To Using Bahasa Malaysia
Written by J.L At the height of the metal phenomenon, when most gigs were still dominated and headlined by the likes of Massacre Conspiracy and The Padangs, not many dared to go out and do something totally different. From smaller gigs at Munkee Studio to bigger arenas like Rock The World, everyone just wanted to… 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 »
Pastel Lite Takes A City Pop Drive With New MV “Hello Sayang”
Never one to stop, famed electro-pop duo Pastel Lite is back at it with a city pop track that details on the hunger of one’s love and the trust and reassurance that comes with it, which is a very distant departure from the ethereal, dreamy sounds of their previous full-length album, “Balada.” “Hello Sayang” is… Read more »
Pastel Lite Taps Yuna To Conceptualise Ethereal In Their New Masa Kita MV
It’s been a good 2 years since Balada came out, Pastel Lite’s debut EP chronicling fragility in human relationships in a dream like space conceived to propagate an ethereal sense through time and space. And this concept especially shines with their hit song, ‘Masa Kita,’ detailing the verge of a break up, and the sequence… Read more »
Lovelifest
Our country’s most famous musical export, Yuna is ready to add festival director to her already mind-blowing repertoire. Come March 11, the R&B chanteuse, known for her high-profile collaborations with Usher and The Internet (among many others) will be giving us the first taste of her own carefully curated music, arts and life festival. Headlined… Read more »
aenima Showcase : Phase 1
Monar Records proudly present aenima Showcase: Phase 1. A musical experience showcasing local acts like Muck, Dirgahayu, Pastel Lite, The Venopian Solitude, Ramayan and Deepset. The showcase is on the 13th of June and will take place at PJ Live Arts, Jaya One. Pre-sale ticket is RM35 or you can also purchase the ticket during… Read more »