Deserters

Bio:

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Easier Said Than Sung - Deserters. Directed by Wei Shein@Milk Design. Feb 2010

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 (2007’s Last Chance) and one single (2010’s Easier Said Than Sung). Currently, the band is holed up in the studio putting the finishing touches to their seven -track mini album Free Deserters which will be available in July 2010.

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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 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.

Jan 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.

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“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 that’s every bit satisfying as overly infectious.” – Junk Magazine

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Last Chance - Deserters. Mar 2007. Available now at selected Rock Corner Stores in the Klang Valley and at Deserters live shows for RM10.

Easier Said Than Sung - Deserters. Feb 2010. Available now at live shows and selected independent stores for RM6. ..

Member Since:

April 18, 2006

Members:

Ari (drums), Brendan (guitars, FX), Zack (vocals/guitar) and Eric (bass)

FOR GIG BOOKINGS AND INFO, EMAIL DESERTERSONG@GMAIL.COM OR CALL (6) 016 260 0070.

Influences:

From the late sixties, the late seventies, the early eighties, the early nineties and certain parts of right now. We also draw inspiration from our friends and family.

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Record Label:

Tiger Records