Beat the System (band) explained

Beat the System
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Origin:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Current Members:
  • Stewart Sellan
  • Gerald Sellan
  • Shannon Gibbons
  • Adrian Puan

Beat the System is a Malaysian/American pop band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1] Formed in Malaysia by lead guitarist Stewart Sellan, the band is currently based in New York City. The band consists of lead vocalist Shannon Gibbons,[2] lead guitarist Stewart Sellan, drummer/composer Gerald Sellan and composer Adrian Puan. Since the band's formation, there has been several line-up changes.

The band's debut single, "Gone", was on TraXX FM charts for 10 weeks in a row and 4 weeks at number 1. Beat the System has released multiple singles, including 2009's "Penipuan Berwaris", which was also selected as the single of Warner Music Malaysia compilation album "Indiestructable:Spirit of Freedom",[3] 2010's "Transisi" a track that was written and produced by Beat the System for Warner Music Malaysia/EMI artist Fiq for his second album 'Diagnostik',[4] and 2012's "Shine" featuring Malaysian Idol winner Jaclyn Victor.[3] In response to their single "Shine", Beat the System won the Song of the Year Award, Best Collaboration Award[5] and Best Genre Bender Award at the 2012 Asian Voice Independent Music Awards featuring bands all over Asia.[3] [6] [7]

In 2010, Beat the System was certified with Tipped to Be the Next Big Thing by the Asian Voice Independent Awards committee.[8]

Diana Meltzer discovered and arranged their move to the US.[9]

History

In 2005, lead guitarist Stewart Sellan met Rage at a church in Johor Bahru and started writing songs. The duo realized that they needed a bassist to perform and Sam Seelan was introduced to the band by Rage. It was when Stewart Sellan decided to move to Kuala Lumpur, that he realized his brother Gerald Sellan was a drummer and offered him to join the band. Gerald Sellan was appointed as the band leader after a couple of years and the band was directed towards a newer sound.

After the departure of Rage, Gerald Sellan and Adrian Puan were appointed to be songwriters for the band.[10]

After composing 10 brand new tracks, the band recorded a 30-minute EP and begins to shop for label in the US in which it caught the attention of Diana Meltzer of Monster Hits Music.[11]

Diana Meltzer, upon hearing the Beat the System EP, flew to Malaysia and started developing the band.[12] [13] [14] [15] In December 2014 the band was relocated to New York to work on their debut album, Journey, with producer Andy Anderson,[16] Grammy Awards nominated engineer Damien Page Lewis[17] and mastering engineer Chris Athens.[16] [18] The band also acquired a new lead singer, May Leigh.[19] After her departure in 2019, she was later replaced by Shannon Gibbons, a former American Idol contestant.[20]

Band members

Current members[21]

Former members

Touring musicians

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbumDetails
"Be Your Own"2016Journey
  • Released: April 1, 2016
  • Label: Seismic Records
"Hero"2016
  • Released: May 27, 2016
  • Label: Seismic Records
"Be Your Own" (featuring Riddler)2017
  • Released: October 5, 2017
  • Label: Seismic Records
"Never Be the Same (Again)"2018
  • Released: May 31, 2018
  • Label: Seismic Records
"Here Comes the Time"2018
  • Released: December 5, 2018
  • Label: Seismic Records
"Chasing the High"2021
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: AWAL Music

Compilation appearances

AlbumSongYearAlbum details
Panic in the Peninsula"Bring It On"2005Disarseter Records
Holocaust"Heighten Horizon"2006Sam Seelan and Rage was featured in this song together with Saer'ze and K-Town Clan
Possibly the Best Compilation Ever!"Penipuan Berwaris"2008Limited Edition
VOIZE : Possibly the Best Compilation Ever!"Penipuan Berwaris"2008Voize.my
Indiestructable - Spirit of Freedom"Penipuan Berwaris"2009Warner Music Malaysia
Diagnostik"Transisi" (featuring Fiq)2010
A World Without Borders"Gone"2010VR1 Playtime Productions
"Insanity"
The Best of VIMA"Shine" (featuring Jaclyn Victor)2013Sony Music Malaysi

Awards and nominations

Asian Voice Independent Music Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2010Beat the SystemTipped to be the Next Big Thing
2010"Penipuan Berwaris"Best Rock Song[24]
2012"Shine"Song of the Year
2012"Shine"Best Collaboration
2012"Shine"Best Genre Bender

Asian Bite My Music Global Awards

YearNominated workAwardResult
2012"Shine"Song of the Year
2012"Shine"Best Collaboration[25]
2012"Shine"Best Vocalist
2013"Hero"Best Rock Song[26] [27] [28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Independent Asian Music Television . I-AMTV . April 12, 2014.
  2. Web site: Beat The System are "Chasing the High" as they share new single. Aipate. Team. April 2, 2021. April 7, 2021.
  3. Web site: Tay . Selena . Beat The System shines with Jaclyn Victor . Free Malaysia Today . March 5, 2012 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413140458/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2012/03/05/beat-the-system-shines-with-jaclyn-victor/ . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  4. Web site: Fiq nafi tak berdisiplin . Bharian.com.my . May 30, 2010 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413150930/http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/Fiqnafitakberdisiplin/Article/print_html . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Tay . Selena . Vima Music Awards announces its early winners . Free Malaysia Today . February 8, 2012 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143405/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2012/02/08/vima-music-awards-announces-its-early-winners/ . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  6. Web site: Facebook Comments - Showbiz . New Straits Times . February 17, 2012 . April 12, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120308184708/http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/showbiz/altimet-wins-big-1.47608/facebook-comments-7.51414 . March 8, 2012 . mdy .
  7. Web site: BERITA ARTIS - Anugerah VIMA Kembali Lagi . https://archive.today/20140408161201/http://www.gua.com.my/berita-artis/Anugerah_VIMA_Kembali_Lagi.html . dead . April 8, 2014 . Gua.com.my . April 12, 2014 .
  8. Web site: Independent OPM Artists bagged 6 Golds at AVIMA 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143543/http://www.glamourmoments.net/independent-opm-artists-bagged-6-golds-at-avima-2010/ . dead . April 13, 2014 . Glamour Moments . May 8, 2010 . April 12, 2014 .
  9. Web site: Monster Hits Music . Monster Hits Music . April 12, 2014.
  10. Web site: Entertainment . Beat The System - Hard Rock Calling: Malaysia's Best and Brightest . MSN . February 11, 2011 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110215012142/http://entertainment.malaysia.msn.com/photos/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=4635938 . February 15, 2011 . dead .
  11. Web site: 13.42 WIB . Dari Panggung Tanpa Bayaran, Beat The System Raih Sederet Penghargaan . Traxmagz.Com . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413142348/http://www.traxmagz.com/article/2079-Dari-Panggung-Tanpa-Bayaran-Beat-The-System-Raih-Sederet-Penghargaan . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  12. Web site: 13.42 WIB . Beat The System, Distorsi Rock Negeri Jiran, Vokalis Bule dan Lirik Indonesia . Traxmagz.Com . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413131425/http://www.traxmagz.com/article/2075-Beat-The-System-Distorsi-Rock-Negeri-Jiran-Vokalis-Bule-dan-Lirik-Indonesia . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  13. Web site: Egie Gusman . Okezone . Band Rock Asal Malaysia Ini Siap "Jajah" Indonesia :: Okezone Musik . Music.okezone.com . March 22, 2014 . April 12, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413131738/http://music.okezone.com/read/2014/03/22/386/959183/band-rock-asal-malaysia-ini-siap-jajah-indonesia . April 13, 2014 . mdy .
  14. Web site: KapanLagi.com: Musik - Band Malaysia Ini Optimis 'Jajah' Indonesia Dan Amerika . Musik.kapanlagi.com . January 22, 2013 . April 12, 2014.
  15. Web site: Diana Meltzer | The Woman with the Golden Ear . Musiclive.co.id . April 12, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413124045/http://www.musiclive.co.id/news.php?nid=1745 . April 13, 2014 . mdy .
  16. Web site: Premiere: Beat The System Announce the Release of New Single 'Hero' OUT May 27th. Flavourmag Team. May 24, 2016. FLAVOURMAG. May 25, 2016.
  17. Web site: M'sian Bakat List #7: This Local Pop-Rock Band Has Been Signed to a US Record Label!. SAYS.com. May 26, 2016. May 27, 2016.
  18. Web site: Beat The System Rock Band Invites Music Fans To 'Journey' On A Dynamic New Album. onlineprnews.com. September 12, 2015.
  19. Web site: Beat The System's Lead Singer May Leigh Talks About What It's Like Being a Female in the Music Industry. Her Campus. Britt. Tabitha. October 21, 2017. March 30, 2021.
  20. Web site: LI singer makes it to 'American Idol' top 40.
  21. Web site: Beat The System . Facebook . April 18, 2014.
  22. Web site: Beat The System – Chasing the High - Discover New Music & Unsigned Talent From The UK, USA and Scandinavia. April 2, 2021. Alfitude. April 7, 2021.
  23. Web site: BEAT THE SYSTEM. May 25, 2016.
  24. Web site: AVIMA Awards -2010 . Indianmusicrevolution.com . April 4, 2010 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143825/http://www.indianmusicrevolution.com/latest-news/AVIMA-Awards-2010.html . April 13, 2014 . dead .
  25. Web site: VIMA announces its early winners | the Malay Mail . April 8, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144247/http://manage.mmail.com.my/story/vima-announces-its-early-winners . April 13, 2014 .
  26. Web site: 2013 VIMA Winners . Hype.my . April 12, 2014.
  27. Web site: Best Rock Song: Beat The System – Hero . Bite My Music . January 2, 2012 . April 12, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413155246/http://bitemymusic.com/best-rock-song-beat-the-system-hero/ . April 13, 2014 . dead . mdy-all .
  28. Web site: VIMA 2013 FINAL NOMINEES LIST ANNOUNCED! . Bite My Music . November 20, 2012 . April 18, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154705/http://bitemymusic.com/vima-2013-final-nominees-list-announced/ . April 13, 2014 . dead . mdy-all .

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