Not so very long ago, we introduced you JUICE-y readers to Sibling Skateboards, our very own local skateboard providers. Well, recently, they’ve expanded their services to our neighbors in Indonesia! They made a viral video of the tour, which features the members of Sibling Skateboards plus a few others practicing their stunts and tricks at skate parks in Jakarta and Bandung.

They were joined by Foo Art, Alif Suhaimi, Wan Irman and Akyb Afandi during the tour. The video was filmed and edited by Munir Muhammad, one of the members of Sibling Skateboards. It’s well done and very impressive! There are underwater scenes, time lapse scenes and more.

Good job on the video, guys! The song used is Fun feat. Janelle Monae’s ‘We Are Young’, and after you watch the video, you’ll be singing it at the top of your lungs. Take our word for it.

Watch the video below and like Sibling Skateboards on Facebook here.

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If you’re a fan of Jack White then you would probably know that his first ever solo album is set to be released on 24 April titled Blunderbuss. If you’re curious to know the track listing for the album after listening to the first single, ‘Love Interruption’ (which was pretty good if you ask us),  then read on!

1. Missing Pieces
2. Sixteen Saltines
3. Freedom at 21
4. Love Interruption
5. Blunderbuss
6. Hypocritical Kiss
7. Weep Themselves to Sleep
8. I’m Shakin’
9. Trash Tongue Talker
10. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
11. I Guess I Should Go to Sleep
12. On And On And On
13. Take Me With You When You Go

The track titles do sound a little emo but we should never judge music by its title.

If you haven’t checked out ‘Love Interruption’, watch the video below! 

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Last year, Tim Nordwind and Drea Smith teamed up to form electro-pop project Pyyramids. The unlikely duo came out with a six-song EP, Human Beings, that was dark, hooky, mysterious and wonderful. The project was a breakaway from the comfort zones of both parties. For the bass-playing, bespectacled, bearded Tim Nordwind, the expansive textures of Pyyramids’ sound found him far from the bright indie-pop and over-the-top creative videos that made OK Go one of the most recognizable bands of the digital age.

Drea Smith, on the other hand, was formerly one half of electro-pop duo He Say She Say, and had a stint with Lupe Fiasco. Pyyramids may not be that far out of her comfort zone, but it’s definitely a change of pace for the singer.

‘Don’t Go’ is a quirky, surprising song, paired with melancholy lyrics, “Don’t go, it can’t be over/My heart says no”. It’s quite addictive, and you’ll probably find yourself playing it on repeat. The video is really adorable though, and is a nice surprise when you think about how sad the lyrics are. The little girl lip-syncing the song adds her own pizzazz and sassiness to the video. Turn up the volume, and surrender to the music!

‘Don’t Go’ is the second single from Pyyramids’ six-song EP, Human Beings. Check out the video below, and click here to visit the Pyyramids.

Text Hidzir Junaini
Interview courtesy of Figure8 Agency

Deerhoof has been around for nearly two decades but for some reason, the San Franciscan quartet always seem younger its vintage. The band isn’t in the habit of Madonna-style reinvention, but it is true that every single album over the 11-LP discography sounds radically different and displays stunning invention, culminating in the highly regarded Deerhoof vs. Evil. The band began with a noisier no wave aesthetic but over time, quirkier and sweeter elements have crept into their vibe. It isn’t so much a conscious process as much as it a by-product of personal growth, personnel changes and naturally improvisatory tendencies that’s made them so beloved. We got drummer and founder Greg Saunier to track Deerhoof’s tracks prior to their gig at UpToTheSky Festival.

Hi Deerhoof! How’s do you find Singapore so far?
By taxi! (Laughs) No, really it’s been fun; we’ve spent most of it catching bands at UpToTheSky here. We’ve caught almost all of it actually and it’s been amazing! Most of the bands today have been from Southeast Asia and one thing that struck us was how totally different they were from one another. Like that band, White Shoes and the Couples Company, that’s one cool concept band right there. I immediately wished that we could take the band on tour with us in America. You get a sense of how incredibly assured they are, like they knew what they wanted to be from the beginning.

High praise indeed! Was Deerhoof as assured in beginning, 17 years ago?
Well, we began with a totally different line-up; it was just me and some other guy. It was a duo. We were in another band, a grunge quartet that sounded like The Melvins. But the other two quit totally suddenly, without warning. They just called up and said, “We’re done.” Apparently they were going out for years and they broke up so they couldn’t be in the same room together. So Deerhoof was a happy accident, we formed it as a replacement. The way we started, it was all wild, extreme noise and the singing was all just screaming and stuff. But it’s obviously different now.

How did that dynamic change?
Satomi joined us a year later. When Satomi joined, we had someone who could sing properly and despite our noise, she was still singing quietly and calmly, which changed the whole dynamic of the band. And though we still indulge in our instrumentation and improvisation, more and more, our songs became geared around her voice.

And being together for so long, does it make it easier or harder to make new music together?
Honestly, it doesn’t feel like an old band. I think it feels a little bit like a new band. I haven’t been in another band, so I have no point of comparison but what I can say is that for this band at least, it never gets easy. It’s never just smooth and we never settle into one style or groove. I guess we’ve never figured out how to really play together, but it may be good thing because it keeps us sounding different and going in different directions when writing.

You hold a music degree in music composition. Does that education help out with the songwriting?
Yes, but I guess help is the wrong word, but I do always think back to that when I’m in the studio. But it doesn’t make me any better, because look at Satomi; she never went to music school or whatever. And I trust her opinion just as much, if not more, than I trust mine.

Do you remember the first band you went to see as a fan?
I remember seeing a rock band in elementary school. It wasn’t something I chose to see though, it was happening at an outdoor fair. I was walking around and I spotted them and I was amazed. Seeing them live, I thought the greatest thing in the world would be to do that. I can’t describe how excited I was.

Is that the kind of feeling you want your fans to get when they see Deerhoof live for the first time?
We do get that reaction sometimes and it’s something that I’m grateful we’re able to do. We’ve had lots of young fans and people tell us all the time, “Hey my kid wants to play drums because he saw you live!” Just earlier, the guy from White Shoes and the Couple Company told me his son, who’s five-years-old, practices drumming to our songs! That’s incredible and a very cool feeling.

Speaking of live shows, you guys just released a new live album called 99% Upset Feeling. How did that come about?
We put out Deerhoof vs. Evil which was out latest real release a long time ago, and because of all the touring we did, it’s been a while since we actually put out anything new. And we didn’t get a chance to write, so we figured we’d pull out all the cool stuff we did live and put it out there. Just to give our fans something to chew on in between. And besides, we’re much better live anyways. (Laughs)

More on the band at deerhoof.killrockstars.com.

He’s back! Fierce Angel returns to launch his new album (and give you disco fever at the same time). The man took a short month-long break, but it seems he’s quite addicted to us Malaysians. Kicking off the night will be DJ Mike Jolly, who’ll get you all revved up for when the main event starts. When is it, you ask? We’d never leave you hanging.

Date Friday 23 March 2012
Time 10pm
Venue twentyone tables + terrace Bangsar Shopping Centre

We’d also never deny you the chance to have a good time! JUICE is giving 10 loyal, wonderful, beautiful readers the chance to boogey with Fierce Angel. Tickets are worth RM50. All you have to do to get your grubby fingers on a ticket is answer this simple question:

Q: What is the name of Fierce Angel’s new album? The answer can be found here.

Send your answer along with your full name, IC and handphone number with the subject ‘Fierce Angel’ to contest@juiceonline.com by 16 March 2012.

Winners will be notified by 20 March 2012.

Everyone’s favourite virtual virtuosos, Gorillaz, has teamed up with Converse to come up with 4 pairs of footwear that will make you jizz in yo’ pants. They also worked on a track with Converse, collaborating with cooler-than-cool Andre 3000 and LCD Soundsystem. Epic? Hell yeah! To commemorate such amount of epicness, they’re holding a launch party at Barsonic with Twilight Actiongirl as hosts. Expect to jiggy to ‘Clint Eastwood’, ‘Feel Good Inc.’, and ‘Kids With Guns’ among other Gorillaz hits.

Date 24 February 2012
Time 9pm
Venue Barsonic, Zouk

We got 50 passes to give away. To win one, just answer this very simple question;

Q: When someone vaguely tells you to do ya thing, what do you do?

Send your answer before 24 February 2012 along with your full name, IC and handphone number with the subject ‘Converse x Gorillaz x TAG Launch Party!’ to contest@juiceonline.com. Winners will be announced immediately once they’ve been chosen.

Winners may collect their passes at JUICE‘s office at 45-7, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City.

What’s that majestic sound in the distance? It’s the sound of how awesome JUICE is. American indie-rock band The Shins are premiering their video for the new single ‘Simple Song’ in Malaysia exclusively – and we really do mean, exclusively – on JUICE! Awwww yeah! This is the first track off their fourth album, Port Of Morrow.

‘Simple Song’ is a pleasant return to the sound that attracted fans to The Shins in the first place. It’s been nearly 5 years since The Shin’s released their last album, Wincing The Night Away, and even though frontman James Mercer’s project Broken Bells with Danger Mouse kept fans from going hungry, it simply wasn’t the same.

Thankfully, after a long, long drought, The Shins are back! We’re happy to be the first to let you watch the new video for ‘Simple Song’. Enjoy!

Port of Morrow will be out on 20 March. More of The Shins here.

It’s been a long time since they came around, it’s been a long time but they’re back in town.. No, this has nothing to do with Lady Gaga, we’re just being cheesy. But it’s true nonetheless! British dance-pop icons Saint Etienne are back after a 7-year hiatus with their forthcoming album Words and Music by Saint Etienne, their eighth studio album since they started out in 1991.

‘Tonight’ is a song about how great it feels when you’re waiting for your favorite band to hit the stage. It’s pretty rad! The video, directed by Paul Kelley, was shot at night and is easy on the eyes. It’s chock-full of slow moving cars, bokeh, and neon signs, laced with clips of Saint Etienne themselves performing onstage for an intimate crowd.

If ‘Tonight’ is any indication of what Words and Music by Saint Etienne is going to be like, we’re in for a smooth ride.

Watch the video for ‘Tonight’ below. Click here for more Saint Etienne.

Formerly a letter different from her current name, Santigold was the unsung heroin of quirky ‘80s pop re-emergence, perhaps because she wasn’t a white female act with a penchant for forced eccentricity. Regardless, debut album Santogold was an impressive musical curriculum vitae – showcasing malleable vocal chops (both saccharine and emotionally fragile) and pop music acumen in the production.

In her absence since the 2008 debut, pop music has been filled with acts informed by hipster-pandering retro pop and dance music, her return would only be made redundant due to this. Thankfully Santigold is still queen of pop acumen. Her previous single ‘Big Mouth’ off upcoming LP Master of My Make Believe saw her channelling M.I.A and a little bit of genre-lost Karen O.

However newly released ‘Disparate Youth’ sounds like the Santigold we all knew from her debut. ’80s revisionist synth and piano with jittery guitar emerging intermittently, the track works wonders as an instrumental. However it is her voice that completes the track. Singing “we know that we want more, a life worth fighting for” would be repeating a platitude ad nauseum if sung by a lesser vocalist, but with Santigold’s half droll, half sneering voice — it casually seeps into your mind and becomes a mantra.

Keep yourself updated with the latest on her sophomore album here.

Wall Street Bar
A4-G1-05
Solaris Dutamas
Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Kuala Lumpur
T: 03 6211 5215
Open: Daily 3pm-2am
www.facebook.com/wallstreetbarkl

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL…
In a metropolis like KL it’s easy to be swept up in the ostentatious glamour of inner city clubbing. But sometimes, it’s nice to kick back with your friends for some affordable, low fuss drinking. And for that, Wall Street Bar is a choice venue. It has all the charms of a classic neighbourhood bar; extensive drink listings, spacious surrounds, and laidback vibes. With the added bonus that after you have indulged in the benefits of the bar’s slogan ‘Happy Hour prices all day, seven days a week’ you can order yourself a hearty meal to take the edge off. Think deliciously greasy, buzz-mood friendly pub grub ranging from pizzas, to nachos, to the signature dish, the Wall Street Burger. Furthermore, although the venue doesn’t primarily serve as a sports bar, it is a popular destination for Hartamas locals to catch the football with friends. As a pre-drink pit-stop or final destination, if you want to bring the bonding back to drinking, Wall Street Bar is worth a visit.

CLIENTELE College students, expats, working adults and corporate types.

DRINKS Beers (Tiger on tap + bottles, Guinness on tap + bottles, Kilkenny on tap, Heineken bottles, Strongbow bottles, Paulaner bottles), Cocktails (Bloody Mary, Long Island, Mojito +more), Shots, Shooters, Margaritas, Martinis, Wines (selected red, white and sparkling), Whisky (Johhnie Walker Black/Gold/Blue Label, Chivas + more), Single Malts (Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Macallan + more), Vodka (Grey Goose, Stolichnaya, Absolute + more), Tequila, Rum, Brandy. Phew!

HAPPY HOURS Beers: Tiger Mug RM9.90, Tiger Jug RM37.90, three (3) Tiger Jugs RM99; Guinness Stout & Kilkenny – 4 Pints for RM70. Heineken Bucket (5 btls) – RM60, Strongbow Bucket (5 btls) – RM75. Classic cocktails, shots, shooters, margaritas and martinis from RM14-RM25. Red & white wines, sparkling from RM85.90 – RM129.90. Whisky: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 yrs, Jack Daniels & Chivas Regal 12 yrs RM280 each. Single malts: Glenfiddich 12 yrs, Glenmorangie 12 yrs, Macallan 12 yrs, Singleton 12 yrs RM330 each.

OTHER PROMOS Ladies Nights, Thursday + Friday 7-10pm.

DRESS CODE Casual.

DOOR POLICY No cover charge.

OPEN Mon-Sun, 3pm – 2am.

PARKING Available on the street, carpark (Publika) and valet.