Butterfingers : Malaysian's Heavyweight Rock Band Under Rated By Media

Butterfingers to me is the most happening band that ever happened to the rock scene in Malaysia after Search. New sound, new attitude, but still maintain Malaysian roots. Just listen to Loque's guitars sound, he managed to insert old folksy song to his lead guitars. But despite all undergrounder's support for this band, the mass media never even look at this guys, even after they managed to produce Malay language album, 'Selamat Tinggal Dunia', such a prejudice act.There are a lot of very good songs in this album. For me, I'm doing justice for these guys after not being appreciated in the small music industry of Malaysia. This is their turning point to be appreciated by all, but what did they got? To me it's an absolute zero appreciation. I've...

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Led Zeppelin: Reunion Gig

LED ZEPPELINThe O2, LondonMonday 10 December[five stars]And so, in the end, there is just the one question: did it live up to all the hype? In short, yes it did, and in every possible sense. But more of that in due course.The longevity of Led Zeppelin's appeal has perhaps only truly become apparent with this reunion, well over a million people applying for tickets to the O2 show via the lottery that preceded it. Those applications had come in from 50 different countries, and inside the O2, the national flags of Canada and Brazil, Mexico and Italy are each unfurled and draped around the venue.In the guest bars, one can espy the likes of Noel Gallagher, Dave Grohl, assorted Arctic Monkeys and Marilyn Manson, and then again Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Sienna Miller, erstwhile Formula One boss...

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Hujan, It's About Time You Showed Up!

HUJAN - Formed in early 2006, this wave-worthy band consists of Noh on vocals and 2nd guitar, Dimas on bass, Iyag on 1st guitar and Ambobzeela on drums. Influenced by a diverse range of bands which include the likes of The Strokes, Butterfingers, and even Pot Amir Radiostaq, Hujan prefers to classify their music as alternative rock and has no qualms about delivering their material in Malay. Living and breathing the element they take their name after, their music alternates between the light, heavy and the torrential storm a reflection of the many stories, moods and agendas embedded in their songs. They sing about everything from love, God, family and to the happenings of the world. Hot.FM is currently playing the song over the radio. It's a...

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Radiohead: In Rainbows

These wily boys may have a secret album-title exchange program with Kelly Clarkson, but everything else about In Rainbows is typically hard-rocking Radiohead. Like every other Radiohead album except Kid A — still their most famous album, but they only made it once — In Rainbows has uptempo guitar songs and moody acoustic ballads, full of headphone-tweaking sound effects. All of it rocks; none of it sounds like any other band on earth; it delivers an emotional punch that proves all other rock stars owe us an apology.In a brilliant move, Radiohead released In Rainbows via optional-pay download; I paid $5.27, in honor of my mom's birthday. Almost all the songs are already familiar to fans from live versions, but here they become expansive new...

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Pop Shuvit: The Ol' Skool Rocka is back In Town

Pop Shuvit has made it again...., now touring Malaysia sponsored by Hotlink promoting their latest album 'Freak Show Volume 1: Tales Of The Travelling Tunes'. Free Sample taken From IMPAK MAKSIMA Soundtrack: Mara BahayaPOP SHUVITPop Shuvit began making waves in the local music scene in late 2001. Comprising of Moots (vocals), JD (guitars), AJ (bass), Rudy (drums) and UNO (turntables), the band has had 4 successful releases under their belt and rocked fans throughout Asia notably in Japan, Thailand and Singapore. Known for their adrenaline packed live shows and eclectic blend of hip hop and rock, Pop Shuvit are being touted as Asia’s leading Hip Hop Rock band.Their debut album ‘Take it & Shuvit’ broke new ground when their first single ‘Skaters’...

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Meet Uncle Hussain: Fresh New Malay Rock

Free Sample Of Lagu Untukmu Audio FileMeet Uncle Hussain is a 4 piece Malay rock band with a refreshingly unique emotional edge. Roaring through the indie band scene in Kuala Lumpur over the past 3 years, MUH’s talent was recognized and hailed as the Best DIY Band of 2005 by ROTTW magazine.Influenced by the likes of U2, Led Zeppelin, Killers, Doves, Bloc Party and the late Sudirman and Tan Sri P. Ramlee, MUH’s brand of melodic Malay rock heralds a new chapter in the history of the ever evolving local rock scene.Such was the impact of their music, that MUH’s first single, “Lagu Untukmu’ has been chosen as the theme music for the soon-to-be launched 8tv-Red Communications television miniseries ‘Kami’ which features the growth and development...

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