This is out first in a bi-monthly series of mixtapes, selected by varying people and curated by James Rivers. Our 1st features CT Selecta with a selection of 60s music from Malaysia and Singapore
Some snapshots from Good Vibes Festival 2016, held in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia.
New boy James Rivers shares his experiences with nostalgia and optimism in Kuala Lumpur’s music scene.
Our new editor weighs in on the age-old issue of gig attendances in the Klang Valley.
Najwa’s powerful voice, her grace of musical delivery and that unabashed passion for music, all combine into a performance that you just have to experience.
Atmospheric, emotive and full of vibrant energy – their music really sucks you in. At once grandiose and down-to-earth, Mutesite exudes effortless charisma on stage that takes shoegazing postrock and turns it on its toes.
We love that lo-fi aesthetic in Muck’s music, which still manages to retain a melodic appeal. This combo makes them feel authentic, lovable and down-to-earth; some may even say that it’s the “sound” of Ipoh.
SOFT puts together one brutal assault of music, a sonic wall that slams right up to your face and knocks you out. They’re definitely NOT like their namesake.
Six-piece britpop band with rock ‘n roll leanings, Molly Dolly was formed in 2008 and have been in the Ipoh music scene since then, growing up through the scene’s formative years.
What’s left to say about Malaysian music’s best kept secret? Them boys sure know how to groove.