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AUGUST 2010

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by Anansa Jacob on Sama-sama Guesthouse Alternative Art Festival @ Sama-sama Guesthouse + Karabau Rock Bar
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by Adli Syahril on Rafil Thazali aka Raffle Thazzle Photography
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by ron on Sama-sama Guesthouse Alternative Art Festival @ Sama-sama Guesthouse + Karabau Rock Bar
“"They were followed by bunch of kids with guitars and a chick singer whose name I can’t remember (the band and hers). " Chick singer's name is Ayisha Rahman. I don't remember the name of her band.…”
by Han on Sama-sama Guesthouse Alternative Art Festival @ Sama-sama Guesthouse + Karabau Rock Bar

Spinology pres. The Cut

17 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2010, 10:00 PM to 03:00 AM at Sultan Lounge @ Mandarin Oriental

Electro house lovers are in for a treat! This September, Australian DJ The Cut makes his debut in Malaysia and joining him on the decks are residents Gregoire Pagnoux and Dean Richards. The Cut is under Australia's leading dance music label, Vicious; and has propelled straight into international waters and hitting it hard with 4 chart-topping hits, 2 international music award nominations and a busy international touring schedule within the last 12 months. Dress code is smart casual. 10pm. RM50 (inc. 1 drink). For more info, call 03 2380 8888 or www.mandarinoriental.com. Also, search Sultan Lounge at Facebook.

Global pres. Brodinski

17 Sep 2010 to 18 Sep 2010, 10:03 PM to 10:03 PM at Zouk Club, KL

Ready when you are, because French producer and DJ Brodinski aka Louis Rogé is flying in all the way from Reims to rock KL City. Expect peak time techno bombs and a wide mix of music from hip hop to electro. Experience an excellent showcase of his broad taste and razor sharp technique! 10pm. Cover charge, TBA. Strictly 21 years and above only. For more info, call 03 2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) / 016 332 3191 (after 6pm) or e-mail rsvn@zoukclub.com.my. Also, visit www.zoukclub.com.my.

Hennessy Artistry 'The Global Art of Mixing'

18 Sep 2010 to 19 Sep 2010, 09:00 PM to 03:00 AM at Mist Club

H-Artistry is back to give you a contemporary clubbing platform that is bold, daring and fresh. Look forward to delectable flavours of 4 Hennessy V.S.O.P’s signature long drinks and electrifying performances by electro-pop princess ZE!, DJ Inquisitive all the way from Singapore and one of the country's finest DJ Nesh. 9pm. No cover charge. Strictly opened to non-Muslim aged 21 years and above only. By invitation only. To obtain invitations to the party, logon to www.h-artistry.com.my.

Laidback Luke in KL

23 Sep 2010 to 24 Sep 2010, 10:00 PM to 03:00 AM at Velvet Underground

Hailing from The Netherland, producer and DJ Laidback Luke is one of the biggest names in global dance music. Starting a revolution, he is a man on a mission. Luke’s set out to blend uncompromising house beats and face-slapping-basslines across the globe, so make sure you check him out. Featuring opening set by Lapsap & Co. 10pm. Cover charge, TBA. Strictly 21 years and above only. For more info, call 03 2171 2075 (12pm - 6pm) / 016 332 3191 (after 6pm) or e-mail rsvn@zoukclub.com.my. Also, visit www.zoukclub.com.my.

Rafil Thazali aka Raffle Thazzle Photography

by Miranda Yeoh on Thursday, 2nd September 2010

Photography has become so accessible in the past 20 years that anyone can pick up a digital camera, master Photoshop and declare themselves a professional photographer–in the loosest sense of the word. Although that means that during the past 6 years we’ve seen a diversity of camera enthusiasts popping up by the truckload, underneath all that “rubble” are diamonds in the rough just waiting to be discovered. One such remarkable talent is Rafil Thazali. Armed with a Canon 7D and a kit lens, he has proven that it isn’t always about the equipment you own but the talent and passion you possess [more »]

Interview: Snow Patrol

by Kevin Yeoh on Thursday, 2nd September 2010

Dundee, Scotland-formed band Snow Patrol hit it big time when they released that record-breaking ‘Chasing Cars’ single in 2006, which spent 90 weeks on the UK Top 75! With 6 albums under their sleeves, 5 Meteor Ireland Music Awards and 3 Brit Awards nominations, they are one of the many bands headlining Arthur’s Day 2010 in Cork, Dublin and Galway on 23 September. We caught up with Nathan Connolly and Paul Wilson from Snow Patrol 2 weeks ago for a chat. [more »]

OMP Entertainment

by Miranda Yeoh on Wednesday, 1st September 2010

If you could call OMP Entertainment a family then heck, the talent is definitely in their genes. A joint venture between 2 of KL’s leading event companies, Obsession and Melting Pot Productions, OMP was founded by veterans of the local dance music scene Tengku Azran and Shazan Zainuddin. Together with other artists under their wing, they’re prime examples of people who turn a hobby into a full-fledged business through passion and perfection without compromising on values. [more »]

The Roots: How I Got Over (Def Jam)

by Kevin Yeoh on Wednesday, 1st September 2010

The Roots celebrate the human spirit in this new, thoughtful release. Some might say that these Grammy Award winners have become popstars somewhat–following their stint on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon–and they could’ve gone down that road of recording an album about fame and the luxuries that come with it, but nah, not these urban poets. [more »]

The Bird And The Bee

by Miranda Yeoh on Wednesday, 1st September 2010

There was a rise in happy synthpop/indie bands during its peak in 07/08 where you heard the best of them and the absolute corniest of the lot. This LA duo (Inara George and Greg Kurstin) of The Bird And The Bee have managed to prevail through those trying times (for our ears) and have come out tops with their happy, fuss free songs. If there was such thing as happiness in a single album then you will have to look no further that The Bird And The Bee’s latest cover album (try saying it in a single breath) Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates. Speaking of happy, it even shows in their awesome 60s style. [more »]

Sama-sama Guesthouse Alternative Art Festival @ Sama-sama Guesthouse + Karabau Rock Bar

by Ben Liew on Thursday, 26th August 2010

KL has got sh!t on Malacca in terms of culture. Huge shopping malls, mega-clubs and phallic-shaped monuments are no compensation for lack of artistic expression or even interest. And this is probably why, if you ask most travelers (who are young and are okay with not showering everyday), they’d prefer somewhere like Jonker Street over Bukit Bintang. [more »]

Paradise In Bali 2010

14 November 2010 to 16 November 2010, 02:00 PM to 02:00 AM at Garuda Wisma Kencana Lotus Pond, Bali

The first inaugural Paradise presents you some of the best international drum and bass artists including Black Empire Sun, Stamina, The Upbeats, Futurebound, Bungle, Makoto, Shock One, Utah Jazz, Aki, Javabass Crew and our very own local DJ Low! Held in the idyllic surroundings of Bali, this 2-days event is set to be a fusion of global talent that you won't want to miss out. 2pm-2am daily. Tickets for both days at AUD 165.00. Strictly 18 and above only. More info and buy tickets at www.paradisefestival.com.au or www.moshtix.com.au.

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