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- Bunkface. Their music is awesome.. Every time I played their songs, they gave me spirits. Best when performing live, great sound, and stage presentation.
- Hujan. A unique sound unheard of from any bands I've listened to before. Truly revolutionary in the history of Malaysian music. Noh's lyrical genius and AG's unique guitar skills are something to focus on when listening to this band.
- Bittersweet. Bittersweet can get in the top 5.. Come on, guys.. Disagree is suck.. Hujan deserves at number 1 because they have a really good guitarist (AG Coco)..
- Azlan & The Typewriter.
- Kyoto Protocol
- Toko Kilat
- Crinkle Cut
- Alien Lipstick Fire
- Ty: Del
- Midnight Fusic
- Tiga Soul
- Fazz
- Son of A Policeman
- Lust
Formed in 2009, Kyoto Protocol is considered a veteran of the scene, trailing more than a decade’s worth of experience behind them. Thus, as far as indie bands in Malaysiago, they’re rather famous. In 2011, the five-piece rock outfit was selected to open for US-based pop band MGMT’s maiden concert in Malaysia. Since then, Kyoto Protocol has release...
Technically, TOKO KILAT isn’t a Malaysian band; one half of the group is Singaporean. But we’re not letting specifics get in the way of sharing good music! With a sonic identity blending catchy choruses and groovy guitarlicks, TOKO KILAT’s songs are predominantly in Malay with some English in the mix. It’s a fun listening experience through and thr...
What has a type of French friesgot to do with an indie band in Malaysia? Maybe it’s the comforting voices of Crinkle Cut, which shares a resemblance to the crunchy bite of the much-loved snack. The quartet was formed in 2011 when all members were students pursuing their degrees in contemporary music. They went through the usual rites of passage for...
Making music that’s as memorable as their name, Alien Lipstick Fire from Kuala Lumpur fuses cheery choruses with laid-backinstrumentalsperfect for weekend get-togethers over coffeeand pastries, or a sunny day out by the pool. This indie band in Malaysiaalso accompanies quirky and fun imagery (yes, there are aliens involved) with its music, further ...
Ty: Del came onto the indie music scene in 2019, and this Malaysian bandhas been making quite an impression. Consisting of four close buddies, the band’s music addresses coming-of-age topics familiar to youths on the cusp of adulthood: self-love, body positivity, and the ups and downs of life. This friendly neighbourhood indie-pop band will have yo...
Midnight Fusic began as a duo, but soon realised they needed to become a quarter to achieve a fuller sound. Taking inspiration from The Neighbourhood and The 1975, Midnight Fusic’s sound is groovy with prominent basslines and drumfills that you can’t help but move to. Put on your dancing shoes, everyone. For fans of: Pop-rock, alternative rock, R&B...
An all-female vocal powerhouse, the songstresses of Tiga Soul draw inspiration from the pop sound of ‘90s R&B and underscore it with lyrical themes ranging from women empowerment to love and life. What separates Tiga Soul from other indie bands in Malaysiais the trio’s ability to sing and converse in seven languages, including French, Japanese, and...
Fazz is a six-member ensemble that boasts a signature rojaksound that swings from jazz and pop to Broadway and rock. Like an onion, there are many layers to a Fazz song and each track is uniquely different from the other but still retains the band’s signature identity. In essence, there’s no other indie band in Malaysiaquite like Fazz. For fans of:...
Subang Jaya’s Son Of A Policeman (SOAP) came into the spotlight in 2016 when it opened for Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES. It’s been five years since that breakthrough performance, and SOAP remains a force to be reckoned with in the scene, largely due to their flexible, genre-blending sound. There’s jazz, rock, EDM, and even hip-hop—it’s always a...
LUST downsized from a quartet to a duo after the departure of two founding members. Despite the change, LUST’s sonic waves remain as full and experimental as ever. Its music is an eclectic mix of genres from new wave to punk. On the other hand, the lyrical content revolves around the social commentary of today’s world and how we’re all trying to ma...
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May 30, 2017 · Founded by two high-school friends in 1995, they’re one of the pioneers of the indie rock scene in Malaysia. In 2001, the band joined Malaysia’s first indie rock music festival called Rock The World (of which they became a regular fixture), playing to a crowd of 10,000.
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Dec 7, 2018 · Hujan — Hujan (2008) There’s no doubting that Hujan is synonymous to the indie scene of Malaysia. Not only that, they can also be considered one of the pioneers of the catalyzed the underground indie movement, catapulting its growth due to the community that’s getting larger day by day.
Dec 2, 2017 · Led by vocalist and guitarist Fuad, the five-piece rock band (formed in 2008) is one of the bands which started the renaissance of Malaysian indie rock scene. It has been performing at major music festivals (such as Urbanscapes and Good Vibes Festival) in its homeland and shares the same stage alongside many international acts.
Hujan is a Malaysian indie rock band formed in Kuala Lumpur, in 2005. It was founded by vocalist Noh Salleh and lead guitarist AG Coco. Fans of Hujan are dubbed as Raingers, as the band's name translates to rain in Malay.
