yeah...we organised the second disko papan to good response..last minute addition "tenderfist "were awesome!simple trio of nazri n his two other mates played geeky style experimental indie which was pleasent and dreamy at times laden with sweet feedback and sampled glitches..def a sweet suprise as opening..second act my old friends from across the border..Johnny Shameless and His Minions were as expected of a scum rock band. Clad in stripped down bondage gear ,(they couldn't bring in their full metal gear cross the customs)luchador masks..tattoos and a heavy,raw sound , they were something to be reckoned with. Disciples of GG Allin they kicked ass..i especially enjoyed watching these old mates of mine onstage and Johnny's lewdness.Third up were "Destroy All Monsters", also another band from the Lion City.Formerly a three piece with Rizal Drill grooving on distorted bass, for this gig he switched to guitars instead and added Din from Straits Records , replacing him on bass duties. Andz the Russian Tomcat did not disappoint on throats. Screaming along to the death disco beats and groove heavy tunes. If they added some sax they would sound a bit like the Rapture..Fourth up, Killeur Calculateur..KC to their followers..The Killeurs to me hahah..I have read a lot about their band in mags like Junk..etc..but knowing me, i had to see it for myself..dun believe the hype..and what better way than at a gig that i myself organised haha. Smek being an old friend back from the days when i was still living in Singapore and having seen him before in action with Custom and Sgt. weeners..i was not suprised when him n gang rocked the stage. Crowd sing-alongs, the coordinated shouts ala Fugazi..melodic but short, sharp and catchy.They are a must see band live..definitely having both the style and hooks much needed in a watered down and corporate brown nosing so-called "indie "scene of late. Yours truly, me n my mates in my KL version of the Stoned Revivals were up next..Iwont say much bout our set cos i would feel funny talking bout myself..i'm not into that..what i would say though is that i was jus happy onstage with Jeff, Haekel and Alang who jus got back from Australia..and many thanks to Jason for helping Nikotina with the soundcheck..Headlining this time was Arabyrd..this funky lass kicked up a storm and brought the house down..thanks arafah! Aimee (my other half in nikotina) asked her if she could repeat her Bartop singing action like she did on Hallows Eve at Cnc..and she did not disappoint us! She managed to bring back the crowd who did not realise there was another act after my set..Her funky freestyle and way cool bar top dance (not the cheesy sleazy pat pong kind , mind u) ended the night on an infinite high.. topped off by a fantastic Dj set..On behalf of Nikotina, I sincerely thank all those who came to support the freak scene..Ethaya, Jason,Ray,Lim and Sham from Cloth n Clef..the people who came n listened without prejudice..and especially the bands who played their hearts out..not for the money but for the love of music...peace to all..Slowjaxx (Nikotina Freak Team)
