With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. It’s a common thread in Malaysia that one’s musical path to blazing glory wouldn’t be complete without participating in a battle of the bands gig. This week, we learn more about two starkly different music battles that share the same passion for discovering the next big act.  

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0:59 - Sunset Rollercoaster - New Drug (TWN)

5:31 - Sen Morimoto - Picture of a Painting (Ft. Reason Being) (JPN)

8:40 - Jitwam - Desires (IND)

11:49 - Jaggfuzzbeats - Lovin’ (MY)

16:23 - Ham Abdullah Interview (Vans Musicians Wanted)

Soundbed: Prasasti - Immunity (MY)

25:56 - Bedchamber - Out Of Line (IDN)

27:50 - Namie Rasman Interview (Singapore International Jazz Battle)

Soundbed: Hiroshi Fukumura & Sadao Watanabe - Hunt Up Wind (JPN)

38:01 - Steve McQueens - Catch Me Fallin’ (SG)

With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. It&rsquo;s a common thread in Malaysia that one&rsquo;s musical path to blazing glory wouldn&rsquo;t be complete without participating in a battle of the bands gig. This week, we learn more about two starkly different music battles that share the same passion for discovering the next big act.&nbsp;&nbsp; -- <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('59')">0:59</a> - Sunset Rollercoaster - New Drug (TWN) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('331')">5:31</a> - Sen Morimoto - Picture of a Painting (Ft. Reason Being) (JPN) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('520')">8:40</a> - Jitwam - Desires (IND) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('709')">11:49</a> - Jaggfuzzbeats - Lovin&rsquo; (MY) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('983')">16:23</a> - Ham Abdullah Interview (Vans Musicians Wanted) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('NaN')"></a>Soundbed: Prasasti - Immunity (MY) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1556')">25:56</a> - Bedchamber - Out Of Line (IDN) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('1670')">27:50</a> - Namie Rasman Interview (Singapore International Jazz Battle) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('NaN')"></a>Soundbed: Hiroshi Fukumura &amp; Sadao Watanabe - Hunt Up Wind (JPN) <a style="font-weight: 100; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;" onclick="gototime('2281')">38:01</a> - Steve McQueens - Catch Me Fallin&rsquo; (SG)

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