| April 24, 2010 |
| 4:00 pm | to | 5:00 pm |
Witherspoon was officially formed in April 2006. The band consists of Zachreen Zakariah (Songwriter / guitarist / lead vocalist); Azim Hulaimi (Synthesizer / Piano); Aizat Zawawi (Bass) & Zahiri Zulkifly (Drums) but these best friends from high school have actually been playing music & performing since 1997.
Their first release “Scapes & Sounds”, from their 7 song EP was produced by Bakry (Meet Uncle Hussain, ROB, Koffin Kanser). With Zachreen’s eccentric vision along with the band’s distinctive musical direction, Scapes & Sounds received reviews with flying colours from the likes of magazines such as Junk and ROTTW. ROTTW named them as to be the next big thing due to their distinct quality of their sound, songwriting skills and musical direction which sets Witherspoon apart from any other Malaysian act.
Their first single, “Tingles & Everything” quickly gained attention from labels and listeners overseas including Quince Records (one of Japan’s respected Indie labels). In the Asian Shoegaze Compilation, Witherspoon became the only band from Malaysia to be included in the compilation appearing alongside a host of other bands from Indonesia, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries to name a few. “Tingles & Everything has also been offered airplay over Manchester’s Bing Satellites radio based in Manchester, UK.
Witherspoon is best known for leaving a mind-blowing impression on listeners coupled with their combination of dream pop, post rock, 90’s alternative sound to killer harmonies. On stage, Zachreen’s angelic voice dazzles people who crave something different from today’s bands.
The band is currently in the studio recording their 2nd release and just signed under First Stance Records. This release should be in stores sometime in April 2010.
