Local Focal

It's that time of the week and although we generally loath Mondays, take comfort in the fact that Mondays mean new week new Zigs Flava of da Week! Yaaaay!!

This week, it's LOCAL FOCAL...

Who do we like locally?? Hmm....hmmm...hmmm...

I'd have to say, one band that always makes me turn up the radio and feel generally happy-clappy would be:

Estrella

I first saw this band live about a year ago. Again, late in the game but hey, I was outta the country and very clueless about the whole local scene. Until, that is, I heard this band on the radio. In fact, I didn't think they were local...then I saw them perform and I was even more enamoured.

In my clueless state, I was told that this band sort of subscribe to the brand of music called *shoe-gazing*. I am told it is very popular. Think ambient, dream like sounds inspired by the likes of Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine and probably a bit of The Verve and Suede thrown in for good measure.

Estrella's sound though, is less abrassive. Lead singer Liyana's voice too has that heaven-sent quality to it. You bet your boots this girl has everyone falling over her too seeing as there aren't too many pretty girls with nice voices lurking around in your average mamak stall being nicer than nice.

They describe themselves as a brief respite from a headache-y traffic jam. I gotta say, it's TRUEEEE...I do get all comfy and dreamy when I hear them on the radio....gush gush.

Check them out!

http://www.myspace.com/estrellaband

Dates for upcoming gigs will be up soon!!!

Which reminds us:

All you local musicas...If you have any gig/event you want a shout out to, then email details to:

zigsmusix@gmail.com