Bollok wok

Bollock Wok is a compilation series that documents the independent music in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia.

The episode vol. 1 was released in 2000 by now-defunct Ronin Records. The bands that took part in this first episode were Aftermath, Idle Minds and System Blank (from Kemaman district, south of Terengganu), Strict Tease, Quiet Rot, Old Paraside from Kuala Terengganu (central Terengganu). This compilation was released in cassette format only and currently out of print.

All of the bands on this release recorded at the same place which is Wee's Music in Kuala Terengganu in one day during the Hari Raya holidays of 1999.

Among those bands, none of them still active except for Aftermath core members who later played as Grace Division and currently playing as Love As Arson. They just put out an 11-songs CD in June 2007.

The vol. 2 of Bollok Wok was released in 2003 with co-operation by Ronin Records and Nervous Records. The bands which took part on this episode was Jellybelly, Sleepyjeremy, Kasih Sayang, Emily Died Yesterday, The Farouks, G7 and Foes.

This time around, all bands were Kuala Terengganu based. All bands recorded at Kuyie's MOM Studio on different dates and time. Sleepyjeremy and Foes are still active until today. This one is also released as cassette only and currently out of print.

Vol. 3 was released in December 2006. This latest episode is more opened with bands basing from other states like KL and Ipoh participating but have members from Terengganu.

The bands on the third vol are Brayok (Ipoh), Clumsy Ruby, Virgin Villain, Sleepyjeremy, Gritty Floors, Nosferiel, The Obvious, Inikah Hidup, Dirty Divider, 50k Promises (Kuala Terengganu), The Goodnite Goodies, Pushpapura (Dungun), Colors Without Ink (KL), Cannaris (Besut).

This one was released by 6 DIY/independent labels; #Nervous Records, Anock Mearan Records, Gegey Music, Brainwash Records, Bewok Records and Dock Rock Records.

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