Who? Really...? Just look at that line-up! If you're a fan of Hip Hop, cancel whatever it is you have planned for Saturday and GO. FOR. THIS! We're especially excited about Yung Raja and Fariz Jabba, two Singaporean rappers who are destined for great things in the rap scene. You best believe that. Oh, also... entrance is FREE. What could be... more better than that?
Genre: Hip Hop, Rap
Where? The Bee, Publika
When? 14 April, 2018
Who? TMJB are a bunch of d*cks. After satisfying our never-ending lust for good Rock fusion (or heck, good music in general), front man Maha Jeffrey went on a hiatus and just left us hanging. But now, they’re back for the first time this year. Go ahead, watch ‘em perform, become a fan and then we can all mourn and have TMJB withdrawals together when he leaves again.
Genre: Rock Fusion
Where? Merdekarya, 352, First Floor, Jalan 5/57, Petaling Garden, Petaling Jaya
When? 14 April, 2018
Who? If it’s some good fist-pumping and headbanging Rock music you’re looking for, a dose of The Sharin Trio (or Sharin Band) is just what you need. From ACDC, Metallica, Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden or even the great Led Zeppelin, go ahead and make a request and subsequently get your mind blown.
Genre: Rock, Metal
Where? On Line Pub, No.32, SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
When? Every Saturday
Who? Hailing all the way from the UK, Janine Annice has already carved her name in London’s underground music scene and will now be taking stage in good ol’ Kuala Lumpur for one night only!
Genre: Alternative Soul, R&B
Where? No Black Tie, 17 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
When? 14 April, 2018
Other Details: Admission fee is RM53 (*RM10 off for students with valid Student ID) and the show starts at 10PM.
Who? For a pleasant break from the pumping, electronic music in Changkat, why not join Richard Lim & Friends for some fine Country tunes. Cowboy hats are not mandatory but highly recommended.
Genre: Country, Western
Where? TAPS Beer Bar, Changkat.
When? Every Saturday
Who? Nahsyk, a young DJ and producer is bound to be a familiar name soon enough. Known to “bring down the house” at every show, here’s where you need to be if you’re game for some good ol’ Hip Hop and R&B.
Genre: Trap, Hip Hop, Grime
Where? Gasoline KL, E-G-07, Electric Boulevard TREC KL, Lot 434, Jalan Tun Razak, Seksyen 90
Kuala Lumpur
When? Every Saturday
Who? If you don’t know the name Muzza, that’s fine because he’s hugely underrated. But believe us when we say all it takes is a taste of Muzza to get you hooked. Not convinced? Well, his band won the Global Battle of the Bands (Malaysia), and represented Malaysia at the global Battle of the Bands finals in Oslo, Norway and they even opened for Scorpions back in 2016. Now, go ye of little faith.
Genre: Classic Rock, Blues
Where? Tom Dick and Harry’s, Pavilion
When? Every Saturday
Other Details: Admission fee is RM70 (*RM10 off for students with valid Student ID) and the show starts at 10PM.
Who? Soul Statue are heavily influenced by the likes of Pink Floyd, Rush, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin and here’s a fun fact – they were discovered through Backyard’s very own JAMFest. You can catch these guys every Saturday here.
Genre: Rock
Where? Backyard Pub, 28 Jalan Sri Hartamas 8 Taman Sri Hartamas
When? Every Saturday
So there you have it, a list of live music acts happening this weekend that probably makes you wish you could split your self and attend 'em all.
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