Music of Malaysia
The Malaysian underground music scene (also known as the independent music scene or the urban music scene) refers to an independent class of music, musicians or musical acts within Malaysia. This is as opposed to mainstream music, which usually refers to artists with strong ties or are engageed in direct contract with fairly large recording companies, giving them a more commercial image.
Musicians who are involved in this scene are usually guitar-driven bands with inclination towards Rock music, although there are a number of acts with differing musical influences such as Hip-hop, Electronica and Dance music.
The main characteristic of this scene is that most of the musicians are independent, entirely or partially DIY-driven groups or bands who emphasise on creating, sharing and experiencing music, together and collectively. Materials that they produce, such as albums, demos or EPs will usually be independent works, most of the time funded entirely or to some extend by themselves. Also, small musical performances known as gigs are organized regularly showcasing these bands.