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WANI ARDY's 'RASKAT' IS HER POETIC MUSIC DOCUMENTARY [NEW ALBUM]
The poet, writer, musician & women's health advocate has released a debut album filled with spoken word packaged in emotionally-rich...
'John Bangi Blues' - Azmyl Yunor [ALBUM REVIEW]
Azmyl Yunor’s exploration of “the modern Malay male” is filled to the brim with blues, burns and a dash of punk.

'Tanya' by Jiwa Cemas is nostalgia, simplified [NEW SINGLE]
Two brothers with a minimal acoustic salve for anxiety-ridden souls

[MUSIC VIDEO] Making Tea As A Love Language In Spooky Wet Dream's Retro Video
The most adorable single from their 2018 album, 'Koleksi Dendangan Untuk Masa Hadapan', gets an equally quirky music video!

[NEWS] After A Decade, Dream Pop Band Ferns Makes A Nostalgic Return
"Passport to heartbreak and holiday fatigue”, Navalgazing is a band’s meditation on getting lost and finding yourself (or vice versa).

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Chew On My Heart' - James Bay
James Bay’s latest single from his upcoming album takes a positive and joyful tone.

[INTERVIEW] Brendan de Cruz talks about 'Evermore' and why he's not Billie Eilish
A folk craftsman of sad, introspective melodies, Brendan De Cruz shares the story behind his latest single and his recently released EP

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Untukku Kembali' - Sevenchords
The Bandung band has released their first single since their eponymous EP back in 2016, a sweet song fitting for campfires. GENRE: INDIE...

[ALBUM REVIEW] 'Botanika' - Room Circle Collective
Room Circle Collective’s “Botanika” is a local Malaysian collaboration compilation bringing together a diverse set of electronica artists

[ALBUM REVIEW] 'Apogee' - Whitney Tai
Grand rock operas, tantalising synth-pop passages, and big ballads - Whitney Tai transcends her own pop horizons despite some comfort zones.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'I Don't Give A Damn' - An Honest Mistake
Malaysian band offers some sugary servings that’s half-cheesy, half-empowering - all-around pop punk.

[ALBUM REVIEW] 'NOTES ON A CONDITIONAL FORM' - The 1975
The edgiest pop rock kids in town still show great promise with a handful of amazing cuts.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'What Am I Gonna Do Today' - The Regrettes
Fall into the arms of wondrous listlessness, The Regrettes quarantine track doubles as a melancholic love song.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Irama Hujan' - Nadaman
New jazz pop act, Nadaman, hands you an umbrella of music for both lonely and snuggle-worthy rainy days.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Lamunan Anak Bulan' - Ramayan
Ramayan's psychedelic roots collides with 70s synth-pop in this song about obsessive love.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Be Kind' - Halsey ft. Marshmello
Just another Halsey song, but hey it's about empowerment & being nice, so there's that.

[TRACK REVIEW] 'Idontknow' - Jamie xx
Jamie xx shows he can do messy as well as minimal

[TRACK REVIEW] 'The Key To Life On Earth' - Declan McKenna
The single from his upcoming album ‘Zeros’ waxes poetry on the pointlessness of finding life’s meaning

[EP REVIEW] 'RUNUT DALAM JEDA' - MIM
Post-rock with a clear direction & concept encompassing violence and war; although with unfortunate trenches along the way.
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