Wednesday, July 8, 2009

The Needles Review

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The Needles adalah sebuah band yang berasal daripada ampang dan dianggotai oleh 3 orang remaja yang amat meminati muzik punk. Dianggotai oleh: Adib : Vocal & Bassist, Aqil : Guitarist dan Nuar : Drummer. Ditubuhkan pada lewat tahun 2007. Bermelodikan Old-School-Punk-Rock-n-Roll bercampur dengan sedikit Horror. Influens: The Misfits, The Ramones dan Sex Pistols.

Discography:

1st EP The Needles (2008)

Tracklist :-
1. She’ll Die On Halloween
2. Emma
3. Rock n’ Roll My Soul


2nd EP – Nobody Rules Anybody (2008)

Tracklist :-
1. Nobody Rules Anybody
2. Rock n’ Roll My Soul
3. White Lie
4. She’ll Die On Halloween
5. Phineas’ Skull
6. Come On Baby, Come Back To Me
7. Emma

Friday, April 17, 2009

DestrucTV

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Dengan kerjasama diantara Rotten Rebels Rare-chords dan Nervhous rechords maka lahirlah .DestrucTV adalah sebuah zine bercorak baru, dimana kami membentuk sebuah zine ke dalam format video. Mungkin ini adalah pelik kepada sesebuah organisasi diy, tetapi kami tetap cuba membuat video zine ini dalam ciri-ciri diy. Nama DestrucTV diambil dalam gabungan DESTRUCTIVE dan TV. DestrucTV cuba memperkenalkan band-band diy kepada umum yang belum mengenali mereka melalui video ini.

Segala cadangan dan komen anda amat kami hargai.
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Monday, March 23, 2009

Fungal Punk Review Lambination 3

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LAMBINATION 3 - V/A

FungalPunk - UK




Deadlamb Records are Ireland’s ultimate underdog label and sponsors of the Spit and Sawdust Tour and so get a fungal thumbs up for everything they do for this precious scene. They have a fire in their bellies and they wanna make a difference - not a bad ethos is it? They love their punk music and these CD's reflect that as well as showing their sense of melodic adventure in the fact that they are not afraid to mix and match noises from here, there and everywhere. The buggers send me these CD's to review and it does put me in a position. What if they are crap? How do you say to your own sponsors who you admire for all they do that their latest CD is shite. Luckily they know me and expect the truth and I am sure appreciate my honesty and critical evaluations - I bloody well hope so ha, ha. Anyway here goes another venture into the Deadlamb Records discography this time with a compilation of 21 tracks with, as per usual, many tastes catered for and all punk needs pleased.



With the previous 2 efforts I have noted that without several spins the CD's could very well easily be misjudged and classed as mundane, mediocre offerings with no adhesive qualities whatsoever. Like all good things, time enhances the beauty and that is again the theme with this very decent product. Mutiny hail from South Africa and get the ball rolling with an abrasive slam entitled 'Politician Bastards'. This is a solid commencement and despite the corrosive sonics there is enough funky guitar to make this a pleasing opener. The frontmans gob is hungry and thirsts for impact and for me seems satisfied on both counts. Danish band the Mighty Midgets offer similar pace but with a new school inflection and so have a chance of appealing to the young and old with the urgent 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent'. A firm track that hotfoots it to the finish line with tireless gusto and accomplished accuracy. Canada's Glamorous Maggots have essences of screwball punkology reminiscent of quirky US bands with an inkling to be zany. The opening drums and tinkling guitar of 'Ego's And Arrogance' do not forewarn of the ensuing noise and it really is a bizarre little offering. Similar to a few Alternative Tentacles outputs and a curio indeed to mull over, enjoy, debate and then reconsider. Do I like it or do I loathe it - well certainly not the latter so an uncertain nod goes the songs way.



Nomatrix offer their usual punky edge and are a band I do like. They have a diversity of delivery and are instantly recognisable, 2 qualities that count. There is a sneering edge to the vocals which appeals and this is a fair song. There is a swagger to the Nomatrix sound as well as an unsettled tetchiness thus creating further depths of interest - always a good addition to any compilation. California Redemption ask us to 'Screw' and is a modernised melody that despite being turbo-fuelled does seem to lack a complete adhesiveness and is one you have to play over and over again to get to grips with. It's gotta be played loud to have any impact and occasionally gets the head a little too far down and stays overly focused. Flat Back Four however 'Burn The Flag' with their renowned vigour and excellently delivered brilliance and once fully kicked-in the songs burns very brightly indeed. Los Langeros is the freak of the family with an insane sounding barnyard cluck-up called 'Killing Frogs'. It is pure idiocy and raps and craps along with a taut-stringed intercut that irritates the most tetchy of nerves. It is still listenable but occasionally it does send one fuckin' bananas with its waspy drone and hillbilly vocals. The Arguments sound completely revamped here and regardless of the hit and miss opening that seems under-produced the song operates well with a nice chorus that immediately catches the ear. 'Bomb Drop' thrives because the vocals are delivered with passion and so helps the muffled instrumentation that, if better produced, could have made a real stunner. The 'Last Round' is served up via Swivel foot and is a right good old knees up that I personally rate. A drunken slur seems apparent and the song foams with effervescent belief and some accomplished musicianship that appeals by the pintful.



Lucien and 'Freechild' is a rockin' piece of glam and one of the bands better efforts, Batteries Not Included bop and bang with a real good effort known as 'Before The Flame Dies' and Koncept bulldoze all in their path and deliver a track that is indeed 'Cuckoo' with rage. One thing to add at this point is the very fine example that this CD is of containing a wide diversity of tracks that need to be tasted individually rather than trying to assess as one whole product. The package itself can appear disjointed and thus the final assessment is very unworthy of the quality. Having reviewed many compilations I have learned that each one needs it's own analytical approach and this one is a definite sample of that methodology. Compilations with more familiar bands have, if one isn't careful, the advantage of making a greater initial impact and so sway judgement - luckily I have an underdog sniffing streak and that I hope comes across in my scribbling. No sway, no way - just as fair as I can be with what's rammed down my ear holes.



Derkovbois swing in with the previously unreleased 'Papp Laci' which has an opening sequence that doesn't reflect how the song eventually finishes but nonetheless is a decent output and steps nicely on board 'The Last Bus' by Semi Komoly. This song hints at skank, trifles with punk and gentle merges melodies and triumphs on all fronts. This lot are quite a Deadlamb favourite and on the back of this song it is no wonder why. The angst is restrained but apparent enough and the overall musical backdrop sweet enough without being sickly. Another previously unreleased track next called 'Countdown' by yank red lighters 'Haywire'. Hectic and just staying on the right side of coherence this is solid enough and has a good bass undercurrent that pads out the finished sound. It does seem to jerk and stutter occasionally which affects the end output but it gets by...just!



The Liberals from Malaysia mix nastiness and rusted inflection with typical punk passion as they burst lungs with 'Don't Need Your Revolution'. This shows just how far the Deadlamb arms are reaching to bring the ignorant some worldwide punkology - I for one appreciate it. It is all good stuff.. and the next band sound like a Spanish Cocksparrer in some respects as well as your usual overseas new style band. 'Vondonikens' deliver a likeable effort that has a chorus that is very familiar indeed - or am I mistaken? First Time Riot are taut to the extremes with class and quality and this is a very good song and reflects one of those UK underdog fuckers that is wasted on punters in these pathetic shores. 'Meminisse Sed Providere' is exact and cruises with punky edge and individuality - lovely! The Bullet Kings next and I am a genuine fan of this band but this is their worst song to date - I hate it. It never really gets going and the tune just grates and grates - sorry lads but the worst song of the CD and that’s fungally official. There goes my fan club membership but I hope they realise I still believe in the BK crew. Loads will disagree with these comments but come on I gotta be truthful now!



Von Boom from Sweden present us with the penultimate track entitled 'Annu En Dag', a frustrated seizure that never quite blacks out but just stays too shackled thus limiting a full all-out blitz. Not bad but the finale is impeccable as Oi noise merchants Mouthguard impress us from down under with the boozing 'Drink All Night'. A straightforward shindig and a fitting conclusion to a solid CD that gives a taste of many obscure modes of punk rock.



Deadlamb continue to plod in the murky depths where the underdog tries to swim and for me it is labels like this that we owe untold thanks to. They awake and feed our curiosity and help spread the message all over the fuckin' world. Compiling compilations is a hard task and the rewards can be frustratingly non-existent in as far as finances go but to know you are doing your bit and trying to get bands exposure is reward enough especially when it is of this standard. Like I said earlier don't judge this on one or two spins - settle into the music and then truly enjoy!
DAVE FUNGAL JAN 2009

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Friday, January 23, 2009

Dum Dum Tak

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Aku jumpa nizang kelmarin lepak-lepak di Al-Fariz kelana jaya. Sememangnya aku menunggu rilisan ini keluar.. dan kemudiannya aku lantas membeli daripada beliau. Sambil borak-borak kosong dimeja sehingga timbunan gelas sudah memenuhi meja kami beredar hampir lewat malam.

Bagi aku harga still berpatutan cd ini berpatutan dengan harga RM10, berkualiti Pro DIY. Dari segi layout dan sound memang terbaik. Mengandungi 13 track kesemuanya. Berkonsepkan Pelempang Hardcore Punk aku rasa cd ini wajib dimiliki kepada mereka yang bergelar punk serta seluruh masyarakat amnya. Apa yang ditulis didalam lirik adalah amat menarik kerana ianya sememangnya realiti dan berlaku disekitar kita.

Track favourite aku:

1.Demokrasi tanpa ISA

2.Punk Dah Mati

3.Hentikan Penindasan

4.Merdekahkah Kita

5.Nyanyi Budaya Pembebasan

track yang lain pun menarik jugak. tapi aku lebih berselera dengan track diatas. Telah berulang-ulang kali mendengar rilisan ini, nyata tidak menjemukan.

Contact:

KUALA LUMPUR
+Nervhous Records, 49 Jalan Rahim Kajai, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, (017-9639316)
+ Ricecooker Shop, Annexe Central Market, KL (03-20312203)
+ Tools & Trade, Campbell Complex, KL (017-3771608))

MELAKA
+Bebal Distro (0126541053)

WAJIB BELI dan WAJIB DENGAR!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Lambination 3

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LAMBiNATION 3 LINEUP :
ENG Bullet Kings
USA California Redemption
HUN/IRE Derkovbois
ENG Flat Back Four
ENG First Time Riot
CAN Glamours Maggots
USA Haywire
BEL Koncept
IRE Los Langeros
SWE Lucien
DEN Mighty Midgets
AUS Mouthguard
SA Mutiny
IRE Nomatrix
HUN Semmi Komoly
SA Swivel Foot
ENG The Arguments
MYS The Liberals
SWE Von Boom
ESP VonDänikens


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The Liberals telah menyumbangkan lagu "Dont Need Your Revolution" untuk kompilasi dari Ireland ini. dimana ianya membabitkan banyak 20 band-band punk dari serata dunia. Terima kasih kepada deadlamb records kerana sudi menjemput kami didalam kompilasi ini.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Civil Disorder

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Civil Disorder


Assalamualaikum dan selamat sejahtera.. aku andax dari zine Rotten n Rebels.
First word dari korang…..
Waalaikummusalam, Apa khabar Rotten and Rebel
ceritakan serba sedikit latar belakang dan sejarah bagaimana tertubuhnya band ini.. dan kenapa korang memilih nama ni?
Latar belakang hmm…, Kami semua berasal dari Ampang, Band ini bermula hanya seorang iaitu saya (Aiman) masa itu saya main acoustic sahaja dan umur saya pada masa tu 14 tahun, tetapi kadang kala pergi jam sekali dengan Band bernama “The fridays”.
Kemudian pada tahun 2003 say jumpa drummer saya iaitu Khairul effendi, band ini kalau ikut balik di tubuh oleh 2 orang iaitu saya (Aiman) dan Khairul “Spanky” Effendi. Kemudian saya mengambil kawan baik saya bernama Amir dan mengajar dia bermain Bass, Kami semua bermula Aktif, Pada mulanya nama band kami adalah “Skeptic Satelite”, Lepas tu tukar jadi “Burning Spade”, fikir-fikir balik nama tak kene, jadi pada suatu hari ketika saya tengah main game “Civilization 3 ” terkeluar Nama “CIVIL Disorder” jadi kami pakailah nama itu . Kami memilih nama ini sebab Ia kene dengan jiwa kami, Kalau ikut balik Civil Disorder bermaksud Kehuruharaan Tamadun,.
materials yang korang pernah keluarkan..
Kitaorang Pernah Keluarkan Ep dan LP
1. IT’s A Warning EP (2003)
2. Yeah,Right,Whatever Ep(2004)
3. Stand,Together,Unite LP(2005)
4. 50 Years Of Promise Lies (2006)
Lp/Album, baru akan direcord pada bulan 6 ni, kami akan record material Lama dan Baru dengan Sound Quality yang lebih bagus .
apakah aktiviti lain yang korang jalankan selain bermain muzik untuk scene ni?
Aktiviti pada masa tu banyak aktiviti sekolah hahaha , Tapi saya banyak pergi ke gig, distribute Demo kami, lepak dengan member, jamming, Tolong beri info pada budak-budak dekat sekolah tentang music Scene Kita di Malaysia dan perkara yang selalu budak sekolah buat HEHE XP.
kenapa korang memilih muzik ni sebagai pilihan?
Entahlah, Kamipun Sebenarnya tak tahu muzik genre apa yang kitaorang main, yang kitaorang tahu Style muzik yang kitaorang main best dan semua orang dalam band berkeja keras dan enjoy dalam main muzik yang dibuat. kalau ikut balik itulah yang patut ada dalam band, Kita Happy dan Enjoy dalam muzik yang kita buat dan harus mempunyai commitment
apakah pandangan korang mengenai gig² sekarang? dan mengapa ramai crowd lebih suka duduk, jika dibanding kan dahulu yang lebih suka suupport band² yang main walaupun band tu baru..
Well zaman sekarang dengan dulu lain, dulu kalau ikut balik di malaysia tak banyak band-band genre yang macam ni jadi ia unik, tapi sekarang pun kalau ikut balik banyak jugak tapi entahlah tak tahu apa nak cakap, Yang saya tahu Tujuan anda Semua datang ke gig adalah untuk enjoy dan have fun, kalau setakat duduk lebih baik beli Cd band-band yang main hari tu, pasang dekat rumah kuat-kuat, tambah kalau dekat rumah boleh duduk,makan, nak tidur pun boleh . Satu lagi gig sekarang banyak sangat band main kadang-kadang sampai 15 band, Jadi mungkin jugak Crowd pun boring atau letih itu pasal diaorang semua duduk.
bagaimanakah keadaan scene korang disana? ceritakan siket..
Scene kitaorang macam biasa, Sama je, Tapi dekat ampang ni banyak Budak -budak muda buat band jadi itu adalah satu kemajuan yang bagus, Banyak budak sekolah yang saya kenal rapat sudah mula cuba buat lagu sendiri, jadi itu adalah satu pencapaian yang tinggi dan ini menunjukkan Anak muda kitapun boleh maju dalam bidang muzik bukan pada masa mereka tua sahaja baru boleh buat
Etika d.i.y, adakah korang mengamalkannya sepenuhnya?
D.I.Y, boleh kata memang kitaorang guna, Sebab ia boleh membuat seseorang menjadi berdikari dan berdisiplin. Kalau ikut balik Semua Orang dalam Dunia ni guna D.I.Y tak kira bangsa apapun dia

apakah isi kandungan atau inti pati lirik lagu korang?
Kitaorang banyak tulis tentang Politic, kehidupan, tentang Remaja zaman sekarang, tentang keburukan Coperate media terhadap Kanak-kanak dan banyak lagi sebab lirik kami Open kepada semua benda.
adakah korang setuju jika aku mengatakan bahawa sekarang kekurangan releasan zine berbanding dahulu?
Yup, sekarang Zine memang kurang Tapi saya lihat dimana sudah beberapa distro telah start balik membuat zine. Saya Suggest kali ni tolong buat Zine dwi bahasa melayu/english sebab tak semua orang boleh baca english dan tak semua orang boleh baca melayu fluently.
bagaimanakah caranya nak menarik minat para undergrounders ni supaya kembali membaca zine? kerana sekarang semua lebih tertumpu dengan web zine atau e-zine.
kalau nak distribute zine jangan focus underground sahaja sebab kalau buat macam tu, benda ni tak akan maju dan tersebar. Cara paling bagus adalah distribute di gig,Concert kecik atau besar, try distribute luar Malaysia, dan kalau ada member sekolah lagi try suruh dia tolong jualkan Zine, kalau ikut balik webzine pun bagus sebab semua orang boleh baca tak kira dia dekat man
last words.. n cara nak contact korang?
Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada Rotten and Rebel Zine iaitu encik Andak, Band member saya Khairul “Spanky”, Adli “Otto”, Amir (ex bass Civil Disorder), Karl (Ex Bass Civil Disorder). Acap, Adib, Azim dan semua Line up “The Fridays”, Joe Kidd, Alak , Bullet, Fendi dari carburator dung, i-lan dan Ling (amy Yee!!), Budak sekolah SMK Bukit indah,Hulu Kelang, Dato Ahmad Razali, Ibu bapa kami, fellow supporter Dari Seluruh dunia, tanpa kamu semua siapalah Kami , Raziq,Megat,Malik,Izat,Afiq dan semua orang flat 4m, Orang di Central Market YEAH!!!, Nikiee!!!!!.Stacey,dan akhir sekali tuhan yang maha Berkuasa lagi Maha mulia
Contact
www.myspace.com/civildisorder153
lord_diablo153@yahoo.com
no 107,block 7 pangsapuri PKNS,
Jalan 4m,
Ampang Jaya,
68000 Ampang,
Selangor
“HIDUP JANGAN JADI ROSAK!!!!!!” – AIMAN XP

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Pribumi Fight Back

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Pribumi fight back (indonesia)

Assalamualaikum dan selamat sejahtera.. aku dari zine Rotten n Rebels.
First word dari korang…..
ceritakan serba sedikit latar belakang dan sejarah bagaimana tertubuhnya band ini.. dan kenapa korang memilih nama ni?
-terbentuknya band ini sekitaran tahun 1998, awal nama band ini sebelumnya PARTY BOOTS.
reza(gitar -lit vocal)
oki (drum)
iki (vocal)
yudi (bass)
kemudian sekitar tahun 1999 pormasi kami berubah karna ada personil kami ada yang keluar oki(drum)
iki(vocal) karna mereka tidak masuk dalam saoul punk senndiri..
kami mancari personil baru dan kami mendapatkan.kiting (drum) albar (vocal) dan nama band pun berubah menjadi PRIBUMI FIGHT BACK
SAMPAI SEKARANG..
KNAPA KAMI MEMILIH NAMA PRIBUMI FIGHT BACK????
mungkin dari nama nya pribumi fight back bersikap nasionalis..tapi kami tidak ada maksud untuk menjadi seorang yg nasionalis ..
apalagi seorang yang rasialis.. JUST NAME FOR BAND…..
PRIBUMI FIGHT BACK. MUNGKIN KARNA terinspirasi dari keadaan di indonesia pada saat waktu..hahhaha..
tapi kami bukan seorang yg nasionalis…
materials yang korang pernah keluarkan..
-album FIGHT BACK tahun 2000 berisikan 12 lagu dari kami sendiri…
compilasi the flag of unity (1999) youth records
apakah aktiviti lain yang korang jalankan selain bermain muzik untuk scene ni?
-dua personil kami kiting dan albar sudah berkeluarga.. mungkin mereka mengurusin
anak2nya…hahhahha
reza…masih sibuk mencari kerja..dan sibuk buat tatto di seluruh badanya..
saya sendiri yudi selain band ..kerja di prusahaan swasta.. dan mengerjakan disain2 kalo ada yg mau saya disainin…
and tiap sore maen skate bareng anak2 di sini skalian menjaga kesehatan..hahahhahah
kenapa korang memilih muzik ni sebagai pilihan?
-musik punk..wah…..wah..wah…
mungkin karna terlalu bebas saja..untuk mengepresikanya lewat atau mengungkapkan..peraaan yg ada di dalam diri..
and punk…IS COOL.
apakah pandangan korang mengenai gig² sekarang? dan mengapa ramai crowd lebih suka duduk, jika dibanding kan dahulu yang lebih suka suupport band² yang main walaupun band tu baru..
-gigs..skarang memang agak kurang, tapi itu mungkin dari dalam individu mereka. saja lah….
tidak harus di paksakan harus support suatu band…or not..tingal individu kita nya saja ..
i keep support..
be your self..

bagaimanakah keadaan scene korang disana? ceritakan siket..
di indonesia masih banya skali..scane2 disini .. gigs..tiap saptu malem slalu ada saja.. maupun di pinggir jalan or di dalam cafe2…
APALAGI PAS EXPLOITED dateng ke indonesia…
wah….seluruh PUNK indonesia kumpul menjadi satu..
Etika d.i.y, adakah korang mengamalkannya sepenuhnya?
d.i.y. tentunya pasti..sampai skarang.
apakah isi kandungan atau inti pati lirik lagu korang?
isi dari lirik kami..menceritakan tentang sosial and keadaan di sekitar tempat kami..
kehidupan sampai pengalaman pribadi
adakah korang setuju jika aku mengatakan bahawa sekarang kekurangan releasan zine berbanding dahulu?
yes…
bagaimanakah caranya nak menarik minat para undergrounders ni supaya kembali membaca zine? kerana sekarang semua lebih tertumpu dengan web zine atau e-zine.
mungkin..isi dari zine. itu sendiri..apa isi kandunganya…tidak terlalu banyak berceritakan politik…
disain yg menarik. tapi maknanya banyak sekali..apalagi kalo zine itu free…hahhahaha
SUPPORT YOUR ZINE…
last words.. n cara nak contact korang?
email. penuhkasihsayang@telkom.net
tlp . 0815 41 49 1999 (indonesia)
thanks
cheer and beer from pribumi fight back..(yudidie)

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