Saint Kylo to headline Jameson Distilled Sounds finale at Voxlive KL

After a month-long tour showcasing original collaborations between emerging Malaysian musicians, the 2026 edition of Jameson Distilled Sounds is set to culminate in a finale concert at Voxlive KL on 13 June, bringing together all participating artists for a collective performance.

The music programme, now in its latest Malaysian edition, has taken a new direction this year by commissioning five original songs created through collaborations between local artists from different musical backgrounds. The initiative aims to encourage creative partnerships while providing a platform for original Malaysian music.

Five original collaborations take centre stage

The programme featured five newly commissioned tracks, each pairing artists with distinct musical styles. Among them are rapper MISTERTWOFIVE and R&B singer Murty with the indie-pop and hip-hop influenced “Sweetside”, while Laura Munan and Zekke collaborated on the intimate R&B track “Silk”.

Indie-pop performers LANG and JAIE teamed up for “Fall Away”, while dark-pop artist Su San and C-pop influenced singer Jeantonic produced “Never Quite Like You”. Completing the lineup are Jo Lixian and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra principal trombonist Q Sound, whose jazz-infused R&B collaboration “Think Too Much” blends neo-soul elements with live instrumentation.

The collaborations have been showcased across a nationwide tour that began on 8 May, with performances held at venues including Lot.TwentyTwo, Luna Bistro, Yue by Shill 90s, Asap by Lye and Jao Tim. Several shows featured artists performing their original tracks live alongside guest acts, providing audiences with a first look at the new material.

Finale to bring tour together

The upcoming Jameson Distilled Sounds Wrapped finale will feature headline performances by MISTERTWOFIVE, Laura Munan, Su San, LANG and Jo Lixian before the artists reunite for a joint closing set. Malaysian singer-songwriter Saint Kylo, who represented Malaysia at the programme’s Ireland edition in 2025, will also headline the event.

Saint Kylo’s involvement extends beyond the concert. He has hosted a digital content series featuring interviews and performances from the participating artists, offering audiences insight into the creative process behind each collaboration.

Pooi Wan Liew, Head of Marketing at Pernod Ricard Malaysia, said the programme seeks to create lasting opportunities for artists beyond live performances.

“This year, we wanted to go beyond giving artists a stage. Commissioning five original tracks means these collaborations live on long after the night ends—and that is exactly what Jameson Distilled Sounds stands for. We believe in Malaysian music, and this tour is our way of bringing that belief to music fans across the country,” she said.

Organisers said the finale is open to the public, with attendees able to register in advance at https://jame.sn/distilled-sounds. The event is expected to serve as the culmination of a programme designed to connect artists across genres while highlighting the growing diversity of Malaysia’s contemporary music scene.