Music

New music from in and around the region

Reviews

Sounds of Kites – Faceless Name

Sounds of Kites finds a new, more confident footing on his sophomore full length.

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Music

Silampukau – Lantun Mustahil

Surabaya indie-folk icons Silampukau continue their slow drip-feed of singles with “Lantun Mustahil”.

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Reviews

Astral Angels – AA ACADEMY

By Ng Su Ann Astral Angels are nothing if not productive. In a little over a year, the 13-strong collective—with roots in Kuala Lumpur, Negeri …

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Music

TamaT – Pesona Lidah Kulon

Dive head-first into breakcore punishment with TamaT’s new four-track EP.

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Music

SPIT! – SPIT!

Taiwanese hardcore punks SPIT! kick the door down with a riotous debut album.

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Music

Magnolia Celebration – Fantasia

Indonesian alt-rockers Magnolia Celebration release a slinky, catchy debut.

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Features & Articles

Interviews, reviews, features, and op-eds.

Articles

Nathanie Ngu: “I do not want to be a pop sensation”

On nathanie was here <3 EP, Nathanie Ngu grapples with authenticity, identity, and fidelity to self in an age of digital curation.

Social Circuit Articles

The bands behind Malaysia’s Pop-Punk uprising

Azim Idris (Milo Dinosaur) shares his thoughts on the pop-punk uprising in the Malaysian scene, shares some bands leading the way.

Favourites of 2016 Articles

The Wknd Sessions’ Favourite Releases of 2016

The Wknd Sessions’ boys and girls list down some of our favourite regional releases from 2016, including albums and EPs from Lust, Forests, Ali Aiman and Pitahati.