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The Fire Fight wear sensitivity on their sleeve

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The Fire Fight are on the superstar trajectory they are on now because they wear their sensitivity like a tasteful badge, without having to slap anyone in the face with it nor hide it behind loud crashes of guitars... MORE

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We're buzzed with...The Wongs

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We went to hang out with mod-revivalists The Wongs, riding high after being crowned the new Lo-fideo Cycle #2 champions. We couldn't get them scooters, but there was an old bike. Close enough. MORE

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Strength in numbers = Khottal's epic sound

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These ten affable people blew their contemporaries out of the water during ‘Oceanic Panic' at KLue Urbanscapes 2009, the closest thing you can come to Arcade Fire’s ‘Intervention’. Appearances are deceptive. MORE

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Celestial shoegazing with Singapore's Stellarium

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Depending on which band member you talk to, the name “Stellarium” that belongs to this Singapore shoegaze outfit was either delivered by some celestial being right out of the cosmos or birthed from the deepest nooks of the human heart. MORE

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Zee Avi, Yuna and Hunny Madu on the sweet taste of success

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There has been a new wave of talented ladies emerging from the Malaysian music scene and for any fan, having Hunny Madu, Yuna and Zee Avi in one room is like a dream.  MORE

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The Ambassadors: Slammin' their way into punk rock hearts

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By the time you read this, Philippines punk rock quartet The Ambassadors would have played in the massive Filipino rock festival Summer Slam 9 alongside American metal heroes Shadows Fall... MORE

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Future's so bright for indie pop sweethearts Postbox

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Anyone who said teenagers are a pessimistic bunch should talk to Ahmad Ariff. While countless others might choose to mope at the future of Singapore music, the guitarist of Postbox has got nothing but gushing praise and fluorescent hope for it... MORE

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Bukkake and udon? Astroninja digs both

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Behind Astroninja’s loony façade and apparent randomness lies an unmistakable dedication to devise music of the highest quality. MORE

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The Bourjuis: Bringing the Madchester sound to Malaysia

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JUNK recently discovered a band called The Bourjuis (pronounced bor-joo-is) hailing from the northern Malaysian state of Kedah. At first listen, you might wonder if they’re Malaysian. Reason being they sound like a band straight out of a garage in Manchester. MORE

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Caution: Dian Bang's high energy style not for the faint-hearted

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Together Dian Bang make music that is often described as a blend of electro-shoegazing and experimental pop. MORE

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In your face slam dunk punk is what Bunkface's all about

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Bunkface are Sam (vocals, guitar), Youk (bass, vocals), Paan (guitar, vocals) and Biak (drums). Formed in 2005, the guys recently released an EP titled Lesson Of The Season, a six-track mini album filled with pop punk goodness. MORE

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Marié Digby's girl next door image packs an unexpected punch

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Marié Digby is the quintessential girl next door, so sweet and accommodating that you can’t help but warm up to her. We got all cosy with the girl when she visited KL for her Asian promo tour, courtesy of GAP. Also visit our Free Stuff section for a chance to win RM250 worth of GAP vouchers! MORE

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DJ and dance floor queen AraByrd gets freaky on our ass

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22-year-old AraByrd has always been involved in music one way or another. “I was around 15 years old when I first started writing my own stuff. It was like ‘I’ma break ya neck’ type of music–true school hip hop.” MORE

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