The Malcognitas

Photography by Adam Funari

Malcognita literally means your bad thoughts, your darkest side transformed anew. With a penchant for dark melodic songs that ride the fringes of disco and rock, the Malcognitas are raising the bar in the mostly punk dominated music scene in Hawaii. An experienced rhythm section led by drummer Jack Tawil and the overdriving bass lines by Lorenzo Trinidad provide a strong foundation for lead guitarist Yvonne Harada's rock and noise influenced riffs and lead singer Ara Laylo's somber landscaped melodies. Together these group of friends form a unique chemistry of rock that is inspired from the likes of Blondie, Joy Division, Glass Candy, and Bauhaus.

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