We unite and promote the great indie scenes in the Southeast Asian Region; Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

Soundscape Records – a Kuala Lumpur based independent record label that also acts as a concert promoter. While initially more centered on Malaysia’s burgeoning Chinese indie scene, the label has expanded its reach to the bigger urban market, bringing the likes of post-rockers Explosions in the Sky, Mogwai, Mono, Tortoise, toe, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Tycho and many more to our shores.

Founded in 2001, the label has also played a pivotal role in nurturing the local scene, releasing some of the most exciting and genre-defining albums by Liyana Fizi, NAO, Citizens of Ice Cream, Dirgahayu, among many others.

Loud and intense. Cacophonic and unabashedly loud at times, teasing the ears into euphoria. SWIMS mainly revolves around aggressive guitars and the use of guitar effects creatively. Subtlety need not apply (usually)

Formed in 2013, the members of the band came from a wide range of influences; ranging from but not limited to hardcore and shoegaze and are always in pursuit of sounds anew.

A Malaysian band consist of 2 blood brothers. Ismail the vocalist/synth guy and Nazree the drummer. Their live set produces some melodic synth-brass and arpeggiated bass-lines in between that calls for an upbeat and synth immersive performance . The duo has since establish themselves as a new wave synth pop band looking to appeal to the mass audience. Lighter, better, faster and happier.

Bringing you the latest and greatest from the Malaysian and South East Asian independent music scene.

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