Wye Oak Live In Kuala Lumpur

Named after a state tree of the band member’s homestate, Maryland, Wye Oak was amongst the notable folk-rock music, with a hint of dreampop. Wye Oak consits of the talented duo of Andy Stack (drums, keyboards) and Jenn Wasnerd (guitar, main vocals), their live performances are widely known to be justifying, with a nu-gaze sense and warm approach from the members. The indie music industry sure is welcoming the one of the youngsters produced by Merge Records, having their spotlight as their single, Civilian, has been the soundtrack of some major TV series such as The Walking Dead and One Tree Hill. Wye Oak’s progress in the scene has been quiet yet vast, defying the clichés of indie-folk music.

The multitasking band of two debuted their sound in the mid-2006, with their first album If Children. Continuing with their second album, The Knot three years later, which didn’t get as much attention as the re-release of If Children after being signed to a record label. If Children gained a rough seven from some music reviews, said to be “endangered” as most music are starting to side with technology, also described as “earnest, without expecting a pat on the back for it”. Minimalist, perhaps best describes the band, as they’re fusion of incompatible and simple elements creates a greatness of its own. Their recent release Civilian in 2011, was the point of emergence, described as this century’s folk, having the ability of degenerating indie-folk with the essence of both sonic noise and hymnal folklore effect. Gaining an incremental eight from music reviews, despite the awkward intimacy between the two, the chemistry of dark calm terror and haunting distortions were faultless.

Upfront presents Wye Oak will be the sophomore concert of May’s event calendar, worth the time and worth the mention to fellow family and friends.

Upfront presents Wye Oak
Date  :    May 11th, 2013
Venue  :    The Bee, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets :
 Presale tickets – RM78
 Regular sale tickets – RM98
Tickets on sale at The Bee Outlets (Jaya One and Publika) and Rock Corner, Bangsar Village 1 and Ben Sherman (Bangsar Village 2 and Pavilion). Entrance opens at 8 pm. Fair warning that this intimate event is 18+.