Rock Kapak

Rock kapak, a term originating from Malaysia, refers to a distinctive era of rock music that thrived in the Malay Archipelago, predominantly from the late 1980s to the 1990s. It's characterized by its melodic hooks, soaring vocals, and often emotional lyrics. A blend of power ballads, hard rock riffs, and pop-rock sensibilities, rock kapak is a dynamic genre that often revolves around themes of love, heartbreak, and youthful rebellion. Although it's steeply rooted in the cultural backdrop of Southeast Asia, the influence of Western rock acts is palpable in its sound and attitude. The genre continues to resonate with fans through both nostalgia and contemporary reinventions by new artists who draw inspiration from its impassioned performance style and signature aesthetics.

Latest Rock Kapak Release
undefined album image
Rahimah Rahim
Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 30, 2024

RecentMusic users are tracking 42 Rock Kapak artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 411 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Rock Kapak artists you love!

Get Started Browse Releases
6ixth Sense
Ahli Fiqir
Amuk
Amy Search
Aris Ariwatan
Azlan & The Typewriter
Baji
Bumiputra Rockers
DEF-GAB-C
Damasutra
Drama Band
Erra Fazira
Estranged
Ezad
Febians
Flop Poppy
Fotograf
Gersang
Handy Black
Hazami
Illusi
Jinbara
Khalifah
Kristal
Kru
Laksamana
Lefthanded
Lela
Meditasi
Meet Uncle Hussain
Olan
Projector Band
Rahimah Rahim
Rahmat
Ramli Sarip
Ruffedge
Samudera
Senario
Slash
Sofaz
Tania
The Fabulous Cats
Projector Band
Tania
Drama Band
Jinbara
6ixth Sense
Samudera
Azlan & The Typewriter
Rahmat
Khalifah
Lefthanded
Kru
Fotograf
Sofaz
Ezad
Ramli Sarip
Amy Search
Damasutra
Meet Uncle Hussain
Kristal
Febians
Amuk
Aris Ariwatan
Gersang
The Fabulous Cats
Laksamana
Handy Black
Olan
Ruffedge
Rahimah Rahim
DEF-GAB-C
Hazami
Erra Fazira
Estranged
Lela
Illusi
Flop Poppy
Bumiputra Rockers
Ahli Fiqir
Senario
Meditasi
Slash
Baji