Zap your senses with Electro music!

Electro or electro funk or electro boogie, was a gift given to us during the decline of disco in the 1970’s. Zapp & Rogers, one of the pioneers of electro, began to experiment with talk boxes, a musical device which allows the musician to modify the sounds and voices of the instruments and voices of the singers, to distort it, prolong it, loop it or create ‘electronic’ sounds. One of the first songs of electro, would be Planet Rock which was produced by Afrika Bambaataa which was considered to be the big start up of electro genre. By the 1980’s the electro genre had influences from funk, as we can see now days, there are many other influences such as, pop, rock, and even RnB. Electro would seem to be a mold, it can be shaped into something beautiful, and meld together with many other genres.

Currently, electro can be broken into, electro-pop, electro-house, pure electro, progressive electro, electro RnB (Japanese pop or Korean pop), and electro-funk. Electro seems to be a constant growing genre, and as we all can see know we can find it almost anywhere. So let the music flow through you, and enjoy.

Blues.. A Thing Of The Past?

The Blues form was first popularized between the years 1911 - 1914 by the black composer W.C. Handy. However, the poetic and musical form of Blues first crystallized around 1910 and gained popularity through the publication of Handy's 'Memphis Blues' (1912) and 'St. Louis Blues' in 1920. The Blues influence on Jazz brought it into the mainstream and made possible the records of Blues singers like Bessie Smith and later in the thirties, Billie Holiday.

Then in the fifties, the emergence of artists like B.B. King, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, and the 'King Of Rock And Roll' Elvis Presley helped carry on the Blues music and even brought it to a whole new level. The influence he had from the Blues early in his career was very evident in hits like "That's Alright Mama" and "Blue Suede Shoes". He made it possible for Blues to convey into a then, very rational America, and burst it in the mainstream media. Fast forward a few years later, artists such as Marvin Gaye, Eric Clapton, and Tracy Chapman continued the long line of great music that is Blues.

And even today, The Blues is still alive and kicking! With artists like John Mayer, John Legend, Robin Thicke, and Alicia Keys keeping the history of Blues music alive and let us all hope that generations to come would continue to do this genre justice by not allowing the Blues to be something of the past.

Punk Rock Revolution

Punk rock emerged in the music scene during the 1970's in America, United Kingdom, and Australia. It brought fast, hard-edged music with strong lyrics to it's listeners and the content usually has messages that are anti-government or anti-authoritarian. Anarchy Punk is a type of punk rock that demonstrates these attitudes. Punk rock bands embrace a DIY (Do It Yourself) ethic where many of them self-produce their albums and spread them through informal channels such as underground performances.

Give a listen to some of these popular punk rock bands such as Sex Pistols, Green Day, Blink 182, The Offspring, and NOFX.

Today, punk rock is more of a fashion trend and it's purpose is slowly fading away. Since the true punk rock bands are anti-government, that makes it difficult for them to spread their message on a wider scale since the government will do anything to stop them from spreading anarchy. Otherwise, punk rock has a mean, fast-paced sound to it which is guaranteed to pump your adrenaline! So give this genre a chance and support the cause! Punk not dead! Power to the people!

J-Rock: Our Eastern cousin

J-rock started way back in the 70's and the 80's. It's the Japanese’s own version of psychedelic rock back in the days. The trend was started by college students, mainly in Kyoto. The boom continued into something bigger which resulted in their own type of music; Japanese Rock. Some of the pioneers that helped to create the trend was X Japan, Glay, Gazette, and L’arc~en~ciel. Jrock is branched out to two streams, visual Kei where the band emphasize more on look s rather than music and normal Jrock bands where they create catchy music that everyone can follow.

Alternative Rock: Where did it all start?

Alternative rock, otherwise known as alternative music, alt-rock, or simply alternative (known primarily in the UK as Indie) emerged in the 1980's and became popular in the 1990's. Alternative rock consists of various sub-genres such as grunge, britpop, gothic rock, and indie pop. The music now known as alternative rock was known by different terms before 'Alternative' came into common use. 'College Rock' was used in the United States to describe the music in the 1980's due to it's links to the college radio circuit and the tastes of college students. *Picture: Incubus

Meet the Ministry Of Music

Alternative music has kind of been the underdog music genre. Deep lyrics that often discuss the experiences in life. Alternative rock usually brings listeners to the fact of life. And life... is not all roses. The reality of alternative music however, has attracted a large audience unto itself. Alternative rock is a more serious kind of music. Alternative rock has many images. Images that are left by a life full of contradiction, controversy, conspiracy, and many more things beginning with 'con-'. The eldest member in the Ministry of Music, Shah will bring you up to speed with the latest in Alternative Rock. Here to remind you: Don't do drugs. Do people.

Outrageous hairstyles, make-up, and trench coats is the image. And epic melodies, hard vocals, deep lyrics, with mind-blowing guitar solos complete the essence of J-Rock, otherwise known as Japanese Rock. J-Rock is becoming increasingly popular in Malaysia these days thanks to the ever growing audience of anime. Give it up for your official J-Rock guide, the Masamune of Music, Zarul! Bringing you the freshest, fiercest J-Rock music straight to your stereo!

Lace up your boots, Gel up your liberty spikes and break out the iron spikes! Ediosa a.k.a. 'Eddie Anarchy' is going to show you the raw energy of punk rock! Blazing riffs and hard-hitting drums equals noise on a new level. Better bring a mask unless you like your face melted by the power of punk rock!





Meet Russell. No, not Russell Crowe or Russell Brand but our very own Russell 'King' Krishnan! The king of cool, mellow rythms that puts one in the mood of a night to remember. Soothe thy souls with some Blues that don't disappoint with a side order of stylin' Jazz. Be sure to close the door behind you and hope your mama don't know you're out this late.

Meet Azrozza, the Manic Maestro of House and Electronica. Energy and Impulse comes to mind when you hear the rapid beats of House and Techno music.. Or when Az here gets his hands on some Red Bull.