Category: Reviews

Shock System Stagnantation Disorder EP CD-R (Self release) Shock System is one hell of a misunderstood band. I’ve heard some kids dismissing them as a posey Korn-wannabe or something equally dire. I find that...

The Goodnite Goodies Fictitious CD-R (Self-release) The great punk rock hope of Dungun, Terengganu is back. This time more muscular, much faster, more pissed-off and yes, a hell lot more melodic! Every single song...

Marionexxes Indie Secret Admirer – Exclusive Promo: The Cabaret Rehearsal CD-R (Self-Release) A guy with an electric guitar recorded in a bedroom somewhere. This reminds me of a tape I found lying beside the...

Okay, here are five bands I found on MySpace which had kicked-started my mornings with much good vibes.

Civil Disorder Yeah Right Whatever CD-R It’s A Warning CD-R (Self Release) Slotted to play at the cancelled YR Dawg, Unclogged CNY 2006 show, Civil Disorder arrived early at NBT, bearing guitars and fresh-faced...

Ila Mitra Satyagraha CD-R (self-release) When my band finally played in Singapore for the first time a few months ago, we were picked up from Woodlands’ MRT by Seelan, one of the nicest guys...

Jellybelly + The Obvious The Twosome Takeover split-CD (Nervous Records / Barbar Records) Two melodic punk bands, one quite a veteran, the other is about 2 years old, both from Terengganu; well, in Jellybelly’s...

Through-out all these years, being a Terengganu guy myself, I’m always filled with pride whenever a punk rock band appeared along the beautiful beaches of the east coast state. One thing about Terengganu when...

SIMON CHAINSAW & THE HIPPY KILLERS Told Me A Lie CD (Tronador Music / Corrosion Productions) Once upon a time, Ricecooker had a forum section which was not at all popular as people would...

Inikah Hidup Soundtracks of War and Destruction CD (a joint release by Ronin Records, Nervous Rechords, xGustixKatilxDistro, Papakerma Records, Convert Distro & Chrome Records) Right from the late 90s till somewhere earlier this decade,...