Sam, the charismatic frontman of Malaysia’s iconic pop-punk band Bunkface, takes a brave new step as a solo artist under the name Samsol with the release of his debut single, “Borak.”
Available now on all digital streaming platforms, “Borak” blends infectious pop melodies with a deeply relatable message.
The song speaks to couples who are learning to navigate the ups and downs of life by keeping honest conversations alive — sharing worries, laughter, and the little things that hold a relationship together.
“I wrote ‘Borak’ thinking about how important it is for couples — especially those who’ve been together for a while — to keep talking, to keep sharing,” says Samsol. “Sometimes the simplest chats (borak) are what keep love strong.”
Samsol’s solo journey promises to build on the electric spirit of Bunkface while exploring new emotional territories, offering listeners music that’s both catchy and sincere.
Sam has been the lead singer for the group Bunkface since 2006. Bunkface is a Malaysian rock band formed in 2006. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sam (Shamsul Anuar), bass guitarist Youk (Farouk Jaafar), lead guitarist Paan (Ahmad Farhan), and drummer Biak (Alif Sufian).
Since breaking into the limelight, the Klang boys are considered a foremost new modern rock band that has been in the music limelight in the South-East Asia region with songs such as "Silly Lily, Situasi, Revolusi, Prom Queen, Through My Window, Ekstravaganza, Panik, Rentak Laguku, Malam Ini Kita Punya, Darah Muda and Masih Di Sini". Their fan base in this region is called "Bunkers".
Over nearly two decades, Bunkface has also solidified its place as one of Malaysia's most influential bands. Their ability to seamlessly blend punk-rock energy with relatable lyrics in both Malay and English has earned them a loyal fan base across generations. From their humble beginnings in Klang to performing on international stages, Bunkface continues to inspire and resonate with fans through their music and unwavering passion for the art.
And now, it's Sam or Samsol as a soloist, to break out into the limelight. 'Borak' is the start.
