From the desktop and homes of KL DJs, artistes and more, here's a selection over the next week and more, of clubbing sounds, live music, comedy broadcasts, special events and more from around Klang Valley.
Be Supportive. Be Careful. Be Alert, Be Kind. Stay Safe and Enjoy. Be mindful of all SOPs in place.
Electronica, Dance, Retro, Djs
EPIC Music (Malaysia). Malaysia’s First Daily LIVE Music Streaming Channel!
Supporting and providing regional talent a platform to perform during a time of need due to Covid-19 and providing you daily Entertainment from 9 pm-1 am. Epic Music brings you UNITED: Malaysia's First Virtual Festival with a full line up including BATE, Bass Agents, Blink, Boris Foong, Chukiess & Whackboi, Clement, Cza, DJV, DJ Mushroom DVJ Fish, Encore, Hazel, HypeEmbeats, Ken Fung, Kiddo, LN2, Orangez, Perry K, Ph4ntam, Rachel B, Sean B, The Leng Sisters, Thesim, Thunder, Victor G and Vision X. This Saturday 3 pm onwards. Find out on the local socials via https://www.facebook.com/epic.mys/
What’s Your BPM with House Cartel (ID) 6 August 2020
Premiering on FB Live on 6 August 2020 courtesy of Kyo KL at 9 pm (MYT) / 8PM (JKT), this next What's your BPM features Jakarta house & techno collective House Cartel. Running on formation with like-minded individuals behind it, Yorri, Nandi, and Tandunz are spreading their love of electronic music and making underground parties where they gain attention among local clubbers and music enthusiast in Jakarta and it's surroundings. Link to https://www.facebook.com/clubkyokl/
https://www.mixcloud.com/House_Cartel_Jakarta
https://www.mixcloud.com/anandiwp/
https://www.mixcloud.com/robinrahardian/
https://www.mixcloud.com/yorrihimself/
SaturdaySelects On Air Weekend
A weekly broadcast of Live Streaming sessions from the SaturdaySelects HQ featuring our homegrown DJs and selectors from around the world. Expect a variety of sounds from house, techno and disco, to jazz, hip hop and Afrobeats. Live on Mixcloud every Friday/Saturday at 9 pm and every other Sunday at 3 pm. https://www.mixcloud.com/live/saturdayselects This weekend for SaturdaySelects On Air, 7 August: Aduti and Nazarud. 8 August (no live broadcast this week). 9 August: Yugo T and Injoo Wie.
Lost In A Daydream Summer Sounds
WET® Deck now offers day pass access for those who want to laze around the pool for a splash or a fun afternoon get together. Expect chilled vibes with good company, yummy food and of cause, good tunes. Lay back, chill out or even dip into the pool in the heart of KL City with epic views of the Twin Towers at the hottest spot in town. Comes with B&F credits too! For RSVP, T: 6012 347 9088, E: bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com
Meanwhile, Groove to W Kuala Lumpur's Lost In A Daydream Summer Sounds as it levels up this week with a very special edition. They have Josh Butler this time around with his recorded set from their Wet Sessions night last April 2019. Josh is one of the fastest rising international act over the past few years with back 2 back releases on the biggest house and techno labels. Stay tuned for more fresh music weekly. mixcloud.com/wkualalumpur/wkl-lost-in-a-daydream-summer-sound-special-feat-josh-butler/. Enjoy and stay tuned for more weekly shows! Lost In A Daydream Summer Sounds is a weekly mixtape show that will showcase all talents and W Kuala Lumpur residents music mix tapes for you to enjoy in support of digital content for music. Also - https://thecitylist.my/blog/w-kuala-lumpur-set-to-open-doors-on-1-july
Rentak Bar Weekend
They miss the music through their concentric-driver-speakers and the organic chats with y'all. Open every Friday and Saturday from 7PM to 12AM. You've been missed and they hope to see you soon. 25 pax maximum. Social distancing rules apply. Featured: Side A: featured cocktails. Side B; Curated music vibes from disco, funk, soul, afrobeat, jazz and their famed nusantara vibes from the likes of Xes Xes Loveseat and Larry G. RSVP Thomas at 012-608 6065. Visit https://www.facebook.com/rentakbar/ / First Flr, 198, Jalan H.S. Lee, KL.
Follow The Rabbit presents [Livestream] 7 August 2020
Hosted by Follow The Rabbit theme party series, broadcasting live from their psychedelic rabbit hole. This Friday, Adib will feature. Just get your drinks ready and visit https://www.twitch.tv/followtherabbitparty tomorrow at 9 pm to enjoy good vibes to dance to in your living room. Visit https://www.facebook.com/follow.the.rabbit.party/ for more info.
KL DJ Jason M goes Virtual Gig every Saturday
Jason M will be on air on live stream via Mixcloud Live and Facebook every Saturday 10pm onwards mixing retro, R&B and commercial mixes. You can visit https://www.facebook.com/djjasonm for more details.
Metropolis Social Club presents MscTV every Saturday
Metropolis Social Club presents you MscTV, a Saturday livestream series showcasing Asia’s underground artistes and collectives in this region, founded by Malaysia's Gajah Mada Soundsystemz with involvement already from Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and more to come. The streaming platform is MscTV ( Metropolis Social Club TV). All the live streaming will be conducted on Saturdays at 2000 (UTC +8.00) at www.mixcloud.com/msctv/. Plus you can hear/watch past sets at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlkxtZDSCBVysrwuCV9yKQ. This weekend: Ska Leona (ID), Nisi-P & Mal (Part2Style Japan), 10-MU (Flux Crew South Korea).
United We Stream Asia | Live
United We Stream Asia streaming together LIVE from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on various dates. This coming 15 August 2020 sees a spcial broadcast coming from Penang's Narrow Marrow at 7pm. Featuring Asang, Josh Mosh, Kington and Slick- Z. Find out who are broadcasting when from Live stream links from
https://www.facebook.com/unitedwestream.asia/
https://www.twitch.tv/clubbingtv
https://www.youtube.com/user/clubbingtvofficial
https://www.clubbingtv.com/
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/united-we-stream-asia-malaysia for details to contribute.
Lazy Sunday at Pisco Bar 14 August 2020
Lazy Sundays are back at Pisco Bar every fortnight, so go and chill with them to continue what you couldn't finish on Saturday night. They will be bringing back their usual bean bag set up, having JonnyVicious behind not the decks but Spotify. Pisco Bar, 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Tel: 03-2142 2900.
Plural Asia brings you Club66 every Wednesday
With Club66 on Wednesday nights 9pm, wind down your day the right way with 66 minutes of dance, yoga and meditation with Maybelline, April Kuan, JonnyVicious and Blastique. Head over to https://www.facebook.com/PLURALasia/ for details and information.
Zouk Genting continues to bring entertainment to people’s homes during the RMCO
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/zouk-genting-resorts-world-go-digital
Livescape Group Opens Doors For Malaysian Talents to grow online
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/the-livescape-group-opens-doors-for-malaysian-talents-to-grow-online
Live Music
Jao Tim proudly presents • LIVE AT JAO TIM •
They will be broadcasting to you live from their venue across all platforms this Friday and Saturday (7/8 August 2020) 9pm simultaneously on Facebook Live, YouTube Live and Instagram Live. Also, exclusive viewing (at the venue) tickets (max 40 per night) at RM80 each from www.jaotim.com
Friday: Yoshi live ft Vocals - Jessica Teh & Qistina Alysha. Bass - Tasneem Bolhassan. Sax - Jia Wen. Keys - Sylvia Wong. Drums - Joshua David
Saturday: Nadir the band live. Drums/Backing Vox - Ashwin Gobinath (Band Leader). Keys - Stephanie Tham. Keys/Backing Vox - Lor Phaik Sim. Lead Vocals – Mayabayu. Guitar/Vocals - Farique Nadzir. Sax/Vocals - Adil Johan. Bass - Zaim Zaidee. Precussions/Vocals - Santosh Logandran
Sit back and enjoy the show from the comfort of your own home or at Jao Tim. Please spread the word, share and support the musicians.
FB Live - www.facebook.com/JaoTimKL/
YouTube Live - https://youtu.be/4xosBj2x_9U
Instagram Live - @jaotimkl
For better Audio & Video quality please use YouTube and subscribe to them too. Donate to keep live music alive via www.jaotim.com./ 61, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
The Russell Curtis Homecoustic Sessions
The Russell Curtis Homecoustic Sessions is an intimate acoustic show streamed live weekly on Saturdays to the comfort of your home for the affordable price of only RM25 per pass. One pass for the whole household to enjoy. Russell Curtis is an independent Malaysian recording artist who has performed at music festivals and events all around the globe including the US, Europe and Asia. He performs a mix of popular covers as well as originals about his life, relationships and the human experience. His style covers genres the likes of Soul, R&B, Funk and Blues. Details of timing and how to get to get your Live Stream passes at https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Curtis-Artiste or https://www.facebook.com/Russell-Curtis-Homecoustic-Sessions
REXKL Sessions every Thursday
As a creative community hub, REXKL strives to support the Arts Industry in any way possible. Which is why REXKL is celebrating the creative arts with REXKL Sessions, a 9-episode series airing every Thursday on AirAsia RedTix at https://www.airasiaredtix.com/tickets/rexkl-sessions.The link to the stream will be updated on this event page every Thursday by 8pm. So keep your eyes peeled for it. Featuring performers like Otam, Nadhira, Helloluqman, SHN, Kavin Jay & Papi Zak, Darren Teh (An Honest Mistake), Wanted Symphony, Prakash Daniel, RESORT, and Monoriff; each episode will be free to air and we ask that you generously support the performers with donations. Show your love to the artists and REXKL by donating via this link: https://bit.ly/37VHfqd
Don't want to watch REXKL Sessions alone? Don't want to watch it at home? Come join The Back Ground from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm every Thursday from today until 27th August 2020. Food, drinks and many other choices for you to enjoy whilst watching Malaysia's performing artists' recorded performance. Check out https://www.facebook.com/events/260576508582548/ for line up details.
Meanwhile over the weekend (Friday and Saturday), Sunset Busking at REXKL. Go hang out and chill out with their buskers. Remember to tip them if you want to request a song. Plenty of food and beverage options from The Back Ground. There's something for everyone so don't be shy, come say hello. Bring your friends and loved ones for a relaxing evening with them at 80, Jalan Sultan, KL.
Unrestricted Stage
The #UnrestrictedStage is an initiative to bring together Malaysian performers and creatives, to share their art, entertain and educate people who are stuck at home during the #RestrictedMovementOrder Covid-19 measures. You can check in via https://www.facebook.com/unrestrictedstage/ for all who are performing/presenting on Saturday and Sunday from noon onwards.
Live @ The Bee
The Bee starts up live performances every Wednesday to Friday. Featuring will be Russell Curtis (Wednesdays), Emmanuel & Matthews (Thursdays), Muzza (Fridays). Shows with necessary SOPs in place start at 6pm. 36B, Block C, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL. Call 03-6201 8577 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my
The Iron Fairies KL Virtual nights
Iron Fairies technically is also open from 5 pm to 12 am. But for the live music, From Wednesday to Saturday: Going Virtual Live with various artistes 10 pm each night featuring the likes of Samantha Diana, Gregory Ramanado, Emmanuel Joseph, Sepideh and more. Visit The Iron Fairies KL on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/theironfairieskl
Comedy, Theatre & Arts
Crackhouse Comedy Club
It’s our legendary Weekend Headliner night! You know them, you love them the best comedy nights in KL. With huge names from all around the world (but for now, Malaysia based because the borders are closed) you’re guaranteed to laugh until you cry! Supported by the best comics in Malaysia, all in one night we know you’re going to love them, so get your tickets and get ready to laugh, hard! Hosted by Gajen Nad. With Andrew Netto and Phoon Chi Ho this weekend Friday and Saturday. Limited to 40 seats at the Club and 60 screens on ZOOM. Tickets (unless sold out) from https://www.douglasheadlinescrackhouse.peatix.com/view or https://zoomdougdoescrack.peatix.com/view
Open-Crack Reborn! MentiMeter Comedy Open-Mic Night every Wednesdays. Free. Book at https://crackhouseopencrack.peatix.com
Visit Crackhouse Comedy Club's pages for details. All details visit Crackhouse's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/crackhousekl/ for more details or https://www.facebook.com/groups/crackhouselaughsupport/