Now you have a solid reason to drag your moms and pops to hangout at our site instead of having them whining and wondering from the corner what is it on the net that have been stealing your whole attention. Yup, you got it right people, it’s THAT ‘Ku Ingin Selalu Disampingmu’, that golden hit by Uji Rashid back in the year of 1975. But only this time, it’s not by the madam herself.

Slightly astray from her usual eccentric pop style, the Singaporean Sharliza Jelita unveils her latest project in producing a set of sleek, stripped-back covers of songs that used to be popular in the 1920s-1990s. Donning a 1960s red tailor-made kebaya and embracing the Saloma style in the video, ‘Ku Ingin Selalu Disampingmu’ is obviously one of the bits in her project. Apart from it amplifies her deep-toned vocals, this version of the tune sounds more of retro bossa and vintage than the original one, making it sounds like it’s performed in one of those P. Ramlee films back in the 60s.

Here it comes with English subtitles, listen to Sharliza Jelita – ‘Ku Ingin Selalu Disampingmu’.

by Awin Roslin

‘Tam Tam Buku’ is the first single taken from White Shoes & The Couples Company’s upcoming mini album entitled ‘White Shoes & The Couples Company Menyanyikan Lagu2 Daerah’, which is set to release on 20th May this year (well, it’s today!). With 5 tracks in it, the band is taking us on a stroll down the childhood memories with the reworking of Indonesian folk songs infused with their retro pop flavor.

The delay-filled lead guitar protrudes throughout the flow of the track accompanied with vintage vibes and fine vocals of the guys and girls alternately, making everything sounds very sleek and catchy. Catchy tune with psychedelic flavor, that’s the way it is to describe it in precise. This song might sounds familiar to your ears as it is also called ‘Trang Trang Kolantrang’ in Sundanese (native language from West Java) and ‘Chock Chock Kundong’ in Malaysia, apart from being known as it is now which is in Betawi dialect (native language from Jakarta).

So now, buckle up, hit the play button below and enjoice!

by Awin Roslin

When you stumbled upon this title up here, it may seems like we’re trying to give you a geographical lesson on a district somewhere in England. Well, no. It’s actually Indonesia revealing another one of their hidden acts to everyone and it’s called, well, Cotswolds. This new comer originated from Surabaya is empowering the fuzzy deep reverbs, which seems apparent as showcased in their EP.

The 4-piece shoegaze Cotswolds is made up of Windrata Faizal (vocal & guitar), Farras Fauzi (drum), Dwiki Putra (guitar) and Wing Wisesa (bass). Start off with an intro track which is snippets of the last track in the EP, ‘Plasticity’. It’s got that lo-fi vibe in it that somehow enlightens the obscure gloom within. Backed with cuts of post-punk beats in it, ‘European Ocean’ makes your mind wander around an imaginary ocean and feeding your mind with flashing images of life. ‘Fire’ is another track that deserves much attention from the listeners (simply because it’s my favorite track) as the riffs and reverbs just structured the whole piece and keep the intensity escalating in the track.

To sum it all up, this is very much worthy to listen to and now, just press that play button down here and take it for a spin!

by Awin Roslin

Two famous names in the Malaysian music scene are all geared up to rock your June this year. The guys from Hujan and Love Me Butch are set to go on Sang Enemy x Worldwide Transgression Tour 2013 from the 1st of June until 16th of June. With few locations already under their list, now you may jot down these details below ;

26 May – Hard Rock Cafe Melaka, Melaka
1 June – Kuala Terengganu (Motel Desa, Bukit Pak Apil, Kuala Terengganu. Near RTM Kuala Terengganu)
8 June – Alor Setar (Dewan K.I.A (Kedah Indian Association), 69 Lebuhraya Sultan Abdul Halim, Alor Setar. Landmark- It’s right next to BHP)
9 June – Ipoh (Dewan Silveritage, Medan Gopeng Ipoh. It’s right on top of Ipoh’s Medan Gopeng Bus Station)
16 June – Kuala Lumpur (Bentley Music Auditorium, Wisma Bentley Music, Mutiara Damansara)

Door opens as early as 4pm. However, do bear in mind that tickets are not available elsewhere and it’s available ONLY on www.morningrocket.com at RM40 while door tickets selling at RM45 (subject to availability).

Apart from touring, the bands are also planning to work closely with 1M4U for a few community based projects in each touring state which includes a trip to Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, and music and entrepreneurship discussions in Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur to show that there are more to them than just being musicians. This tour will be recorded and shown on TV9 under the 9X slot in September 2013 as a 4-episode rockumentary.

Go grab you tickets now and don’t forget to mark your calendar, amigos!

by Awin Roslin

Their early journey as Sapporo Safaris might not be a smooth-sailing one for the diversified music backgrounds and styles that stood between them, especially when they are 8 of them. Nonetheless, it seems obligatory for them to be up for the challenge and they managed to put it into good use.

Melodious horns, grand sounds, catchy riffs and cuts of electro ambience are the ingredients of this little family from Singapore, whom just released their 4-track EP early of this year entitled ‘Figure of Eight’. The EP start off mellow and easy with ‘An Island In You’, hooking you up with its melancholy sentiment. Upbeat and catchy, ‘Electric Handshakes’ is the track to dance to, backed with the glorious sounds of the horns and instantly giving you a breath of energy. Kicked off with slow ambient and bits of dream pop, ‘Ancient Becoming’ is the third track of the EP that abruptly goes bouncy and lively halfway through (so, do not skip this track). ‘Oxygen Man I’ finishes off the EP, just like the first track, very melancholic and flashing more of grace in the vocals. The ending is just something to love, sounding grand through well harmonization of each instrumentation.

For a new band that indeed sounds promising, we just wish that sooner or later they will manage to get an identity or signature sound that they could get a grasp on. All in all, this EP is worth the note. Check this one out by Sapporo Safaris.

by Awin Roslin

It’s close to the weekend and no doubt, as we speak, all of you are still locked against the computer screens, gladly serving to the system as part your responsibilities and at the same time counting hours to the end of Friday (!). In case you foresee a gloomy dull weekend, here’s something from us to colour your weekend, imported straight from our neighbour country, Indonesia.

The fact that Jakarta and its music scene has been at a constant bloom is utterly undeniable and it’s something that everyone is well aware of. For that fact, the 6-piece Protocol Afro makes it even more evident with the arrival of their new single, ‘Electrified’, taken from their upcoming debut album which set to release around this year.

This dance pop track without a doubt is smothered with groovy dancey beats and it’s got that electric urban feel in it. Now you have the reason to flaunt that dancing shoes of yours and dance to this anthem of your super fly weekend. Chill out, swirl on to this one called ‘Electrified’ by Protocol Afro.

by Awin Roslin

Our bro Azam Hisham managed to catch Stockport boys, Delphic (UK), when they were in town for their show at The Bee in Kuala Lumpur a week back.

Recorded in May 2013

Though most of the minutes it’s in black and white, the whole thing just glares warmth and colours of life apart from how well the track and the video fits each other.

Flaunting their blithesome grooves, savor yourself with this assembled piece called ‘Lil Boy/Lil Girl (D.R.U.G.S)’.

LIL’ BOY/LIL’ GIRL (d.r.u.g.s)_TENDERFIST from JHz on Vimeo.

by Awin Roslin

After releasing their split and touring alongside Daighila, the journey didn’t just end there for This Is Atlantis. Though currently they’re still working their heads and fingers off for the upcoming release and rocking some shows on as of late, instilling some decent amount of anticipation amongst fans or avid listeners with a track simply wouldn’t do any harm. Hence the flare of ‘Ancient Weapons’, one of the tracks in their upcoming EP.

The track kicks off with an easygoing line which then keeps on going catchy and head-swirling along the way with the flaunt of post-punk waves in it, making you go antsy of what’s gonna emerge next. We couldn’t wait to listen for more from them. Therefore, in the mean time, take a listen to “Ancient Weapons” by This Is Atlantis.

by Awin Roslin
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Tenderfist is an electronic pop band from Kuala Lumpur. Their music can be described as a joyous collision of pop and electronics. Something you’d play when you are on your way to a club or a party or when you are at home, alone on a Friday night.

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Tekan Tekan is a unique music event series which showcases local and cross-regional electronic music producers who perform their music live, here in Kuala Lumpur.

Recorded in February 2013

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