Music festival Asean Rocks! will rock your socks off.

Bands are all the rage these days, with an increasing number of events devoted to them. And Asean Rocks! is just one. A five day aural extravaganza, acts from 10 Asean countries come to Singapore to wreck amps and deliver heart-pumping music. We give you a quick lowdown on the lineup.

Jan 28

Electrico: This local band needs no introduction. A five-piece pop rock act who has garnered a number of fans partly because of its catchy tunes.

Wicked Aura Batucada: Consisting of 13 members percussion act Wicked Aura Batucada will also gig at the upcoming Good Vibrations Festival.

Hady Mirza: A Singapore Idol who has set many young female hearts aflutter before. His latest album and single “You Give Me Wings” is a hit.

D’medley: A young up-and-coming progressive rock act from Brunei who is making waves in their country.

Jan 29

Bamboo: Manila band Bamboo has graced Bar None prior, and is known for alternative rock songs such as “As The Music Plays” and “Noypi.” Vocalist Bamboo Manalac was a member of Rivermaya.

The Cell: A six-piece formed in 2000, this band’s first big break was in 2003, when they released an album Khon Suay. The Cell is from Laos.

Jan 30

Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein: Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein is an eminent female pop and rap singer who is loved for her charisma on the stage.

U Moe Naing: A hot rock band hailing from Myanmar.

Samson: Some of Indonesian band Samson’s biggest alternative pop-rock hits include “Kenangan Terindah” and “Naluri Lelaki.”

Jan 31

Clash: A leading Thai band which cut the album Crashing last year. These guys’ MTVs have been featured on telly countless times.

Yellow Skin (Davang): Good songs from top Vietnam metal band Yellow Skin include“SOS” and “Back Dang Giang.”

Feb 1

Amok: From the other side of the causeway, this is not the first time Amok is performing in Singapore. They play power metal.

Coconut: Coconut is a well-liked rock band from Cambodia. Be prepared to rock with them.

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