The Bands who will be rocking you at Earth Hour 2010

Disagree

(website: www.disagreeband.com)
Though most high school dreams never transpose into nothing more than a glimmer in the dark, two boys made sure that their thoughts would not be forever lost in that ever so popular idea of ‘what if..’. As so, 1995 saw the birth of what would later become the band Disagree. Originating with lead singer and guitarist, Zahid, the drummer, Hamka, and later joined by bassist, Aziz, and former second guitarist, Ashroff, Disagree released their first album At the End of the Day in 2004. With hits such as ‘Crumbs’, ‘Scarecrow Adam’, and ‘Suicide Note’, Disagree was able to sell 12,000 copies of their debut album; an accomplishment which substantiated their high recognition in the Malaysian English music scene. As well as that, their achievements range from being given the “Most Airplay” Award during the Hitz.fm’s 8th Birthday Bash in 2005, being the fastest album at all three Tower Records outlets and peaking at No. 1 on the Tower Charts, to having three nominations in the 2005 Anugerah Industri Muzik 12, (Best Music Video, Best New English Artiste, Best New Album) and winning the Best New English Artiste Award in the latter. After several years of promotion and touring, Disagree had a craving to create music which would have a new and different direction. With the departure of Ashroff and the addition of David, Disagree’s new line up finally settled into recording their second album in 2006. After three years of recording, revising, and perfecting, Disagree’s sophomore album, To Prevent the Earth from Moving with You, is now finalized and is set to be released in the end of June 2009. Under the Fat Boys Label and their producer, Jason Lo, Disagree has been able to find a sound that is said to be more mature and intensely melodic. With their direction embodying the energy of Alternative Rock, Disagree has made a sound that is straightforward and yet seemingly radio friendly. Their first single off the album, ‘Osaka’, and their other songs such as ‘Haley’ and ‘The Tiniest Moment’ will in capture the new direction of Disagree and their sound for this new age. With their main distributor, Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and their sponsors, Extreme/Zero Hour clothing and Macbeth shoes, supporting Disagree, the highly anticipated second album will not be shy in fulfilling the public’s expectations.

An Honest Mistake

(Website: www.anhonestmistakeband.com)
An Honest Mistake, consisting of 6 talented musicians, is one of Malaysia's latest sensations to hit the music scene. The dynamic rock band writes and produces their own music, already generating hit songs like 'This Song Is So Random, I Don't Know Why' and 'The Snake With Limbs'. Fusing metal and hardcore with poppy choruses to make them unique; the band is definitely something to look out for! In 2009, An Honest Mistake rocked the house down at many popular venues such as Laundry Bar, Urbanattic and The Library with their electrifying performances. They have also played prestigious stages such as the Selangor Music Festival and Rock The World 9. An Honest Mistake is also one of the nominees for 'Best College Act' and 'Best Sunshiny-Feelgood-Song' in the 2010 VIMA Awards.

 

Halfway Kings

(website: halfwaykings.blogspot.com)
Halfway Kings make intense music with minimal fuss. Adeline sings in low keys and in disturbing manners. Joachim’s mother tells him he’s special….and he is. He plays the acoustic guitar. Nally Woo needs to be referred to with her surname because she is just too fabulous a back-up singer for anything less. Together, the Kingsters will make you rethink your thoughts about acoustic sessions as being boring. Joachim’s guitar is normally out-of-tune by the end of each set. You have been forewarned.

EVE

(website: eveversuseverything.blogspot.com)

Being a songwriter, Eve's main influences derive from bands of different genres like Flyleaf, Story Of The Year, Saosin, Paramore and many more which has helped to mature her writing. Yet, guided by her own spiritual beliefs, she takes listeners from plain negativity into a field of positivism. She hopes to deliver messages of hope and love, like igniting a candle in the midst of darkness; uplifting with spirit-filled lyrics. The band helps to provide a wide array of brooding beats and atmospheric riffs that compliments to Eve's vocal range from breathy to aggressive, emphasizing the authenticity of the emotions she intends to portray. The band members include front-woman, Eve on vocals, David on the drums, Joshua as the bassist, Terry as the lead guitarist and Lam as the rhythm guitarist.