Rawkstar Fever

Rawkstar Fever is probably the only kind of fever you want to contract. Andamedia has organized an event of gargantuan proportions. They’ve managed to get some of Klang Valley’s biggest rock bands like Seven Collar T-Shirt, Love Me Butch, Couple, OAG, Bittersweet, and Komplot, with Frasa kick-opening the show. Besides the bevvy of musical acts, Rawkster Fever enthusiasts will be able to shop for new clothes from the many vendors that will be setting up shop. Among the many labels that will be available on the day are Kukiskapkek, Pop Clothing, Poprina, Above Chenta, Conteng and Molek.

Local indie rock outfit Seven Collar T-Shirt has been a permanent fixture in the Malaysian music scene for almost a decade. With their recently-released DVD, rumours are swirling about that they’re working on a new album. Hardcore band Love Me Butch, on the other hand, will be dishing out their trademark big choruses and edgy riffs. Their sophomore album This Is The New Pop received positive reviews for its international feel and quality and earned them commercial success.

Who knew a little ol’ band from Ipoh would make it into one of the world’s most influential music rag? We’re referring to the powerpop indie band, Couple that made waves 2006 when Rolling Stones magazine dubbed them one of the 25 best bands on MySpace. Since then, the band has been diligently making their rounds at gigs as well as trying to put together their next album.

It was back in 1994 when OAG released their first album and captured the hearts of Malaysians with music they described as 60’s crunchy pop fuzz. Even now, the veteran band is still one of the most loved alternative acts in the country and their pull is stronger than ever.

Relative newcomers Bittersweet aren’t slouches in the music scene. The band blew up last year with fellow indie bands Hujan and Meet Uncle Hussain. They’ll be sure to get the crowd moving with their brand of indie Brit-rock and rockstar swagger. Rounding things off are Komplot playing extremely catchy disco punk tunes. For the measly admission fee of RM18, this is a gig not to be missed.

Text Didi Ramlan Photo Shermen Mukhtar