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Disnoise is a rising Malaysian indie/emo band turning raw emotion into powerful soundscapes that blend heaviness, dreaminess, and vulnerability. Inspired by artists like Deftones, Fleshwater, and Jutes, the band creates music that feels both chaotic and deeply personal — like sadness and energy colliding at the same time.
With emotionally driven lyrics, immersive instrumentals, and a growing presence in the Malaysian indie/emo scene, Disnoise continues to connect with listeners who find comfort in honest and expressive music. In this interview, we get to know more about their creative process, musical influences, memorable experiences with fans, and what the future could hold for the band.
Can you introduce Disnoise to our readers and share how the band started?
Disnoise is a four-piece band formed in 2023. just a group of friends who started writing songs for fun.
What’s the story behind your band name “Disnoise”?
Disnoise comes from the idea of turning “noise” into something meaningful. To most people, noise can feel overwhelming or chaotic, but for us, that’s where emotions live. Disnoise is about embracing that chaos and shaping it into something honest and expressive.
How would you describe your sound to someone hearing you for the first time?
It’s like… sad, but also upbeat. Like crying in your room, but suddenly you’re headbanging for no reason. Or maybe like if Deftones and Flyleaf had a baby.
Your songs carry a strong emo/indie vibe—who are your biggest musical influences?
We’re heavily inspired by bands like Deftones, Fleshwater, and Jutes. We love that mix of heavy, dreamy, and emotional sounds.
Can you walk us through your songwriting process? Does it usually start with lyrics or sound?
Most of the time, it starts with lyrics and humming out melodies. We don’t really force a sound in the beginning — we just follow the emotion, and the instrumental naturally grows around it.
Tracks like “i still care (UwU)” and “red flag” feel very personal—are they based on real experiences?
Yeah, both songs come from real experiences. That’s how we usually turn our feelings into songs.
How do you balance emotional storytelling with making something sonically catchy?
We kinda balance it by being a bit sarcastic about what the emotion actually feels like. Like it’s real, but we don’t always present it so seriously. That contrast somehow makes it stick more.
Your music resonates with themes of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability—why are these topics important to you?
I think it’s because those are the emotions that feel the most real to us. It’s messy, confusing, and sometimes doesn’t even make sense, but that’s what makes it honest. We just write what we actually feel, and those topics naturally keep showing up.
Do you see your music as a form of emotional outlet or therapy?
Definitely both. It starts as an outlet, then halfway through you realise… oh this is therapy now.
What message do you hope listeners take away from your songs?
Self love. It’s one of the most powerful tools for recovery. No matter what you’re going through, learning to be kind to yourself is where healing begins.
How do you view the current Malaysian indie/emo scene?
We see the Malaysian indie/emo scene as something that’s still growing, but already full of identity. It’s raw, diverse, and not afraid to be different — and that’s what makes it exciting to be part of it right now.
Has being part of a niche genre been challenging or empowering?
It’s challenging because it’s niche, so not everyone gets it right away. But at the same time, that’s what makes it empowering. the people who do connect with it, really connect.
What has been your most memorable reaction or feedback from fans so far?
Probably having fans travel from far away just to see us perform, and even bringing gifts — that’s something we’ll never take for granted. But also hearing that people truly relate to our songs. That’s probably the most meaningful part. It reminds us why we do this in the first place.
What can fans expect next from Disnoise—new music, collaborations, or live shows?
An EP? …We’ll see. We’re just making a lot of music right now and figuring out what feels right.
Are there any dream artists or bands you’d love to collaborate with?
Fleshwater lol
What’s a song (not yours) that perfectly describes Disnoise as a band?
Probably something by Deftones or Fleshwater. like that mix of dreamy but also heavy and slightly unhinged. sad but still hits hard.
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