(in no particular order) The Smiths, Super Furry Animals, The Flaming Lips, The Modern Lovers, Doves, Wilco, The Stooges, Teenage Fanclub, The Beatles, Radiohead, Nico & The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Pavement, Echo and the Bunnymen, My Bloody Valentine, Brian Wilson, Byrds, C-86, Beach Boys, Martin Scorsese, Orange Juice, The Stone Roses, Nick Kent, Supergrass, The Pale Fountains, The Coral, Mogwai, New Order, David Holmes, Ride, Elmore Leonard, Diego Maradona, John Peel, Primal Scream, Gram Parsons, The Jesus and Mary Chain, George P. Pelecanos, The Strokes, Pixies, Phoenix, Bacharach and David, David Cronenberg, Dave Pajo, Curtis Mayfield, Nirvana, LCD Soundsystem, Sebadoh, Sex Pistols, Neil Young, Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Stereolab, The Specials, Beck, Air, Tortoise, Japan ... lots and lots of other stuff.. anything with ideas, heart and soul... life in general... books, films, art, travel, food, drink etc
Kuala Lumpur-based Deserters are the hybrid of their diverse musical backgrounds and the best bits of your record collection, all sprinkled with a little attitude. Formed and fronted in 2006 by Zack Yusof, this unlikely combination comes soaked to the bone with infectious, ramshackle noise pop complete with soaring melodies, poignant melancholia and planet-sized hooks.
To date, the band have performed live at gigs and festivals in Malaysia and Singapore with a host of international and local bands including We Are Scientists (US), James Murphy and Pat Mahoney from DFA (US), Carl Cox (UK), Ken Stringfellow (US), Beezewax (NOR), Etc (UK/SIN), The Observatory (SIN), Electrico (SIN), The Great Spy Experiment (SIN), I Am David Sparkle (SIN), Force Vomit (SIN), Couple (MAL), Bittersweet (MAL), Love Me Butch (MAL), Seven Collar T-Shirt (MAL), Laila's Lounge (MAL), They Will Kill US All (MAL) and Ferns (MAL) among others.
In Dec 2007, Deserters enjoyed the distinction of being the only Malaysian act to be invited to perform at the highly-regarded international music festival ZoukOut 2007 at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore.
In Aug 2008, Deserters were one of only two Malaysian bands invited to perform at the prestigous international music festival Baybeats 2008 held at The Esplanade Theatre, Singapore.
In June 2009, Deserters were invited to perform at the Koko Asia launch party at BarSonic, Zouk Kuala Lumpur.
The band's debut ep LAST CHANCE is currently available at selected ROCK CORNER stores around the Klang Valley (1 Utama* Bangsar Village* Subang Parade* GE Mall* The Curve) for RM1O. LAST CHANCE spent 10 weeks in the Hitz Fm Malaysian English Top 10, including three weeks at number 1.
Email desertersong@gmail.com or call +6016 260 0070 (Zack) for bookings and enquires
Available now at selected Rock Corner Stores in the Klang Valley and at Deserters live shows for RM10.
Easier Said Than Sung - Deserters. Recorded at Homegrown Space, May 2009.
Speak My Truth- Deserters. Recorded at Homegrown Space, May 2009.
Team Gundu reserve 5 tempat untuk band yang berkaliber cam korang main kat konsert Gundu kat KL Live 5 Disember nih, tapi untuk band yand dah ade Ring Back Tone je.
kalau takde, marila upload lagu korang kat gundu.com.my pastu kitorang buatkan ring back tone tu. takyah bayar. kami buat F-R-E-E
The Heavy Duty Brothers (Toni Toolz and Stu Bartos) debut single 'Bounce' is out on Axis Trax now (CAT: ATX0922)! There are 6 sick mixes to choose from, the DJ support is crazy and we are getting love from new fans by the minute! So head over to: http://axistrax.com/Feedback%20Archive/Heavy_Duty_Brothers_-_Bounce.htm to hear this killer track, read the feedback and for links to buy!
Hey There:) I will be performing at the Hard Rock Hotel in Penang, Malaysia on Sat 17th Oct 2009 at 8pm. It would be great to see you at my show, as this is my first show in Malaysia:) xoxo Indigo
