11 Homegrown Indie Bands That Might Just Give Your Favourites A Run For Their Money

1. Reach For The Skies (RFTS). Founded in 2013, RFTS is a rock band consisting of ex-members from An Honest Mistake. They released their debut EP, 'Aviaries' last year.

Image via Reach For The Skies' Facebook page.

The debut ep, Aviaries consists of 5 tunes filled with sonic atmospheric guitars and creative drum fills. The band's inspiration from ambient music is strong, as they put an emphasis on guitar tones and epic atmospheric sounds over traditional rock n' roll.

Follow RFTS on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RFTSkies/timeline) for more updates.

2. Son Of A Policeman (SOAP). With its quirky name, SOAP plays, as what they call, indie rojak because it's a mixture of different genres of music.

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Follow SOAP on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SonOfAPoliceman/) for more updates.

3. KissKillMary. Fronted by YouTuber Jenn Chia, KissKillMary is known for their electro-pop dance sound, with a tinge of indie rock.

Image via KissKillMary's Facebook page

The band just released their debut EP not a long ago. Titled 'Labyrinth', the album talks about how music has played a part in the lives of each member. Jenn, who already has experience as a singer-songwriter prior to the formation of KissKillMary, clearly shows off her voice with much authority in every track.

For more info on the band, check out their official website [here](http://www.kisskillmary.com/). Also, follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kisskillmary/?fref=ts) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kisskillmary).

4. AMOURA. What makes this band stand out is its diverse background, with members coming from Malaysia and Korea. Inspired by the likes of Beyonce and Paramore, you can expect smooth R&B mixed with fast-paced and guitar driven punk rock tunes!

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If you ever attend any of their gigs, you can expect smooth Korean vocals ground with the sounds of heavy Malaysian punk guitars and rhythms – something new, exciting, and wholly different!

Follow AMOURA on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/amouraofficial/timeline) for more updates.

5. Reharmnation. Soulful feels and funky licks are part and parcel of this unison of five passionate young musicians who are looking to make a name themselves in the local music scene.

Image via Reharmnation's Facebook page.

Back in March 2015, they did a tribute to Justin Timberlake alongside their talented friends. Recently, they released 4 singles–– 'Wait For You', 'Gravitate', 'Like The Wind' and 'Get Up' on the 15th of August 2015.

Follow Reharmnation on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/reharmnation/timeline) for more updates.

6. Fazz. While it's common for bands to play rock music these days, but only a few like Fazz that plays blues and swing music.

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Follow Fazz on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/fazzmy/?fref=nf) for more updates.

7. Jumero. Chill – that's the one word everyone can use to describe the band. Often performing in slippers and khaki shorts, the band is all about laid-back aesthetics.

Image via Jumero's Facebook page.

The trio released their debut album 'Stepping Stones', 3 years since their inception. The album features seven songs in total, including Stand Up and Fantasy Killer, which may ring a few bells for the hardcore fans of Jumero.

Follow Jumero on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JumeroMusic/info/?tab=page_info) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Jumero_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) for more updates.

8. ENTERPRISE. Hailing from Subang Jaya, the band, named after the ship from Star Trek, dabbles on groovy epic cinematic tunes. Think Daft Punk mixed up with Foals, if that makes sense.

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The band had the privilege of performing at Laneway Festival last year. The electronica-rock foursome reckons their selection was due to their performance at the Fred Perry Sub Sonic gig in Singapore in November 2013.

Follow Enterprise on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/enterenterprise/timeline) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/enterenterprise) for more updates.

9. The Impatient Sisters. Sisters Soraya, Nazeera and Irena Taib are pretty much stars in the indie scene in Malaysia. Their songs are often rooted in folk pop, can range from topics like love to difficulties living in the city.

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Not your typical vanilla flavoured run-of-the-mill girl band, The Impatient Sisters writes and sings expressive tunes with bouts of romantic depth, blending together quirky soul and folk-pop to create a unique flavour. Distinctly signaturised by haunting harmonies and lyrical peculiarity, the three sisters from Kuantan are happily addicted to making their fans happy with expressive songs on love, death, heartbreak, letting go, sleeping and other random observations of modern life.

Image via The Impatient SIsters' Facebook page.

The band name came about when the three sisters, after recording a song, were about to start bickering. They didn't have a band name at the time and figured 'The Impatient Sisters' would be a suitable moniker.

Irena, the youngest, is currently studying music at Berklee College of Music whilst her older sisters are pursuing their careers. They get together to perform when Irena comes back during school breaks.

Follow The Impatient Sisters on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theimpatientsisters/timeline) for more updates.

10. Ferns. Mixing power-pop aesthetics with catchy choruses, the quartet was named one of Rolling Stone's "25 Best Bands on MySpace"!

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Their debut album, titled 'On Botany' was a hit back in 2007, earning praises from the local and foreign press. The band then took a 4-year hiatus to focus on their personal lives. In 2011, their second album, 'Fairweather Friends' was released, which also proved to a be a hit.

Follow Ferns on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/fernsband/) for more updates.

11. Basement Syndicate. Initially started out as an instrumental jazz outfit, they are today represented by a bold, new sound that incorporates jazz, soul and hip-hop.

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Image via The Bassment Syndicate's Facebook page.

For more info on the band, check out their official website [here](http://www.bassmentsyndicate.com/). Also, follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bassmentsyndicate/?fref=ts) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bassmentsynd).