Venues

Grafa

Non-Subang natives might not know this, but formerly conceptual store Grafa has been revamped as a restaurant-focused joint.

Detonate

Lapalux: Malevolence

Brainfeeder’s latest boy Stuart Howard, aka Lapalux, had 2 EPs released in 2012 that might have given you some idea of what he was all about. There’s more to the 25-year-old Essex resident though, and he intends to show it off on upcoming full-length record Nostalchic.

Reports

What Went Down: Future Music Festival Asia ’13 @ Sepang International Circuit

JUICE went back to the future — in both video and textual forms.

Music

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Long Overdue Sacrilege

With the dancey yet anchored in rock single, ‘Sacrilege’, Yeah Yeah Yeahs proved that they never lost their touch.

Thre3Style

What Went Down: Red Bull Thre3Style Malaysia @ The Butter Factory KL

Reeve was crowned the ultimate party rocker at the inaugural Red Bull Thre3Style Malaysia.

Thre3Style

Red Bull Thre3Style Malaysia @ The Butter Factory KL

What went down at the first Red Bull Thre3Style Malaysia.

Detonate

The Cocker Spaniels: The Only Black Guy On An Indie Rock Playlist

The plight of the only black guy at an indie rock show.

Detonate

The Uncluded: Loss in Parable

Both Aes and Kimya experienced some kind of loss in recent years, it’s not surprising that The Uncluded sounds more like cathartic art than art for general consumption

Bars

Cocoon

The Scott Garden is fast becoming fertile grounds for bars & clubs, it’s really the only reason to frequent the place (aside from the dope bak kut teh joints nearby). If there ever were one bar & club that seems more legit than the rest there, it’s The Quattro Group’s latest joint Cocoon.

Last Word

Didi Ramlan: Stage Managers Have Feelings Too

An experienced festivalgoer, Didi Ramlan feels like the right person to take on the job of tying up this month’s festival issue. From money matters to snobby audiences, she’s got beef with all your whiny festival gripes…