(free) Deserters - Easier said than sung....(OUR DEBUT VIDEO and SINGLE..!!

Kuala Lumpur-based Deserters are the hybrid of their diverse musical backgrounds and the best bits of your record collection, all sprinkled with a little attitude.

Formed in 2006 by singer / songwriter Zack Yusof, this unlikely combination has been a regular on the buzzing Kuala Lumpur live scene, earning a solid reputation as passionate tunesmiths with a love of guitar noise, a knack for melody and an impressive repertoire of edgy-but-catchy indie pop songs.

Self-funded, self-managed and 100% independent, Deserters have released one ep (2007s Last Chance) and one single (2010s Easier Said Than Sung). Currently, the band is holed up in the studio putting the finishing touches to their debut full-length album Goodbye Oblivion which will be available in May 2010.

To date, Deserters have performed live regularly at various gigs and festivals in Malaysia and around the region with a host of international and local acts including We Are Scientists (US), James Murphy and Pat Mahoney from DFA (US), Carl Cox (UK), Ken Stringfellow (US), Beezewax (NOR), Etc (UK/SIN), The Observatory (SIN), Electrico (SIN), The Great Spy Experiment (SIN), I Am David Sparkle (SIN), Force Vomit (SIN), The Standards (UK/THI), Couple (MAL), The Times (MAL), Bittersweet (MAL), Love Me Butch (MAL), Seven Collar T-Shirt (MAL), Laila's Lounge (MAL), They Will Kill US All (MAL), Nao(MAL) and Ferns (MAL) among others.

MILESTONES

Jul 2006 Deserters opened for US indie legend Ken Stringfellow in KL.

Sep 2006 Deserters opened for US indie trio We Are Scientists @ Zouk, KL.

Mar 2007 Deserters released their debut ep Last Chance. The track Last Chance spent 10 weeks in the Hitz Fm Malaysian English Top 10, including three weeks at number one.

Dec 2007 Deserters enjoyed the distinction of being the only Malaysian act to be invited to perform at the highly-regarded international music festival ZoukOut 2007 @ Siloso Beach, Sentosa, Singapore.

Jun 2008 Deserters were invited to perform @ the Urbanscapes Festival held at the Kuala Lumpur Performance Art Centre.

Aug 2008 Deserters were one of only two Malaysian bands invited to perform at the prestigious international music festival Baybeats 2008 @ The Esplanade Theatre, Singapore.

Jun 2009 Deserters were invited to perform at the KOKO Asia launch of Club KOKO @ BarSonic, Zouk Kuala Lumpur.

IJan 2010 Easier Said Than Sung was nominated in the Best Rock Song category @ VIMA 2010.

Feb 2010 - Deserters released Easier Said Than Sung as a limited edition CD single.

PRESS

Tracks like Easier Said Than Sung demonstrate that Deserters are coming back bigger and better than ever one of the most polished, all round outfits in the KL indie scene. KOKO Asia .com

Essential for all true lovers of modern pop-rock. www.powerofpop.com Surely one of the rare exciting new bands to look out for. ricecooke.kerbau.com

Setting the bar high with catchy hooks and jangly guitar choruses. Juice Magazine Deserters are not making any apologies for writing music with an accessible and infectious edge. The Star Malaysia

A Malaysian based indie rock band thats every bit satisfying as overly infectious. Junk Magazine


**do drop by our myspace site @ www.myspace.com/deserterstheband

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[vunk0]

nice stuff ^^ cheers from croatia!

[btnuggie]

@vunk0 - thanks man !

[btnuggie]

@vunk0 - thanks man ! if you like this, feel free to check out our SECOND video.. : )

it's on the same account as the first video..

[btnuggie]

thanks lurks28...glad u enjoyed it..!

help spread it around ?

thanks..!

[darrenteohmg]

Loved the track boys... love to see where Malaysian rock has come from and where its going...

[rationsauce]

dudes, superb video man. like the laid back concept and editing.

[Dodgygear]

tune!!!!!!!!!!

[btnuggie]

@hiicrestese

hi there.! great that you enjoy it..! : )

spread the link around alright.? thanks..!

btw the director is Mr. Wei Shien from Milk Design...

[lurks28]

awesome video/great music ;)