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POSTPONED! STRUMMIN' IS BACK WITH A NIGHT OF ICONIC GUITAR SOLOS

Michael Bugeja

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

POSTPONED! STRUMMIN' IS BACK WITH A NIGHT OF ICONIC GUITAR SOLOS

Strummin’ Foundation is organizing a small-scale rock concert on March 18 . Amplify, A Night of Iconic Guitar Solos will be hosted at the Hard Rock Cafe, Paceville, and will feature our best singers and guitarists in a set of great rock songs that are well known for their iconic guitar riff or solo. The Strummin’ core band has been working with a group of excellent singers and guitarists to provide a great night of great music! The event will start with a warm-up acoustic set

THE GLADES: NEW PROJECT RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

Michael Bugeja

Feb 25, 2020
1 min

THE GLADES: NEW PROJECT RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

You may already know them from the band Pebble Beach, the band that debuted on the local scene with Patience back in May 2018. While the rest of their fellow band members were otherwise occupied, Jacob and Jamie got together to work on some ideas that the former had been toying around with. This eventually led to the formation of a new project by the name of The Glades. This time around however, bassist Jacob takes on the main vocal duties, with guitarist Jamie providing the

HILLTOP ROCK 2019 RESCHEDULED

Michael Bugeja

Nov 15, 2019
2 min

HILLTOP ROCK 2019 RESCHEDULED

Due to inclement weather, the 2019 edition of the HillTop Rock Festival has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019. This year, HillTop Rock will welcome upon its stage the Queen of Malta’s pop scene, Ira Losco, in a concert that aims to feature the best local talent on the grandest of stages. The concert, organised by MedDad Live and sponsored by the Ministry for Gozo will start at 8.30pm, and will be held in Victory Square, Xaghra. Ira Losco

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Michael Bugeja

Apr 26, 2019
1 min

THE CROWNS BACK WITH A NEW SINGLE

They've been away from the public eye for a while, but that doesn't mean The Crowns haven't been busy. In fact, the band has just released a brand new single. Titled Calling my name, the song retains the band's pop-rock timbre and has been receiving positive feedback from the band's fans. For updates and information about the band's live performances, visit www.facebook.com/thecrownsmalta. #single #video #pop #rock

THE ARISTOCRATS TO KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR IN MALTA

Press Release

Sep 4, 2018
2 min

THE ARISTOCRATS TO KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR IN MALTA

Supergroup rock trio The Aristocrats, which features guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller and drummer Marco Minnemann, will be kicking off their upcoming European tour with a concert in Malta on September 9, 2018. The tour will see the band bring the its unique and unrivalled brand of instrumental fusion rock to their growing army of fans across the continent up until September 30, when the band plays its last date of the tour in the Italian city of Milan. The show

ROCK IN THE FOREST IN ITS 7TH YEAR

Michael Bugeja

Aug 9, 2018
2 min

ROCK IN THE FOREST IN ITS 7TH YEAR

Now in its seventh year, the annual ‘Rock in the Forest’ concert will this year take place on Saturday, August 25 at Chateau Buskett, limits of Rabat. The live event raises funds for various causes while offering a true feast of classic, modern and contemporary rock hits, among them songs from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Muse, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Kula Shaker, David Bowie, Guns n’ Roses and many more. In

IRA LOSCO PRESENTS WOMEN IN MUSIC CONCERT

Press Release

Jul 23, 2018
2 min

IRA LOSCO PRESENTS WOMEN IN MUSIC CONCERT

Known for her incredible energy and charisma on stage Singer/Song writer Ira Losco has announced her summer concert “Women in Music.” The concert is happening on the 18th August 2018 at The Teatru Rjal in Valletta and is part of the V18 events which are planned for this summer. Ira Losco’s most recent concert was held last Christmas at The Hilton and featured guests. This time “Women in Music” is being held in the gorgeous capital city with the night stars as a backdrop. Th

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Michael Bugeja

Jul 21, 2018
1 min

MISTURA BACK WITH NEW VIDEO

Maltese rock band Mistura is back with a new song after a hiatus, the best part of which was spent writing new material for their new album, which is due out later this year. Titled Tuna Isimkom, the song is the first of the band's new compositions to be released publicly via YouTube with a lyric video that pretty much spells out the song's inspiration. Tinged with their signature touch of satire and social commentary, the song has a prog-rock inclination. “Since many of the

SIMON'S MUSIC FESTIVAL: 20TH EDITION

Michael Bugeja

Apr 26, 2018
2 min

SIMON'S MUSIC FESTIVAL: 20TH EDITION

Good music being shared for a great cause! That's always been the aim of Simon's Pub Music Festival, and not only is the popular festival back, but it's also turning 20! To celebrating this milestone, the team behind Simon’s Pub Music Festival has been working hard to put on a bigger and better edition. Perhaps one of the most special aspects about this festival is that the line-up on offer doesn't just present established acts but also allows space for upcoming artists; a su

TUNED IN TO TURNING 20

Michael Bugeja

Feb 11, 2018
4 min

TUNED IN TO TURNING 20

"20 years ago, Nirvana and I joked about how old we would be during Teatru Unplugged 20". So reads the introduction in this year's concert programme from Jonathan Shaw who, along with the deeply-missed Nirvana Azzopardi had brought this unlikely idea to fruition two decades ago. They may only have been joking about there being a Teatru Unplugged 20 at the time, but here I am, putting pen to paper and jotting a few words precisely about the show's 20th anniversary edition. It

NEW SINGLE FROM WILLIAM MANGION

Press release

Jan 14, 2018
2 min

NEW SINGLE FROM WILLIAM MANGION

With a forty-five-year career behind him, William Mangion is certainly no newcomer to the Maltese music scene. His name will probably forever be linked to his 1993 song This Time, which placed 8th in that year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Ireland, but there’s more to this veteran artist than that. He’s had his taste of success as the voice of top local act Getting Closer and the UK band Still Waters, further to which he has maintained a steady solo career thanks to his entert

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Michael Bugeja

Dec 1, 2017
1 min

FOOTPRINTS LAUNCH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO

Maltese Christian rock band Footprints has just released a brand new single. Written by Bernard Catania, We Are is accompanied by a music video that was filmed, directed and produced by Marilyn Scicluna. The new single is one of several new songs that the band has been recording in recent months. The new tracks are to feature on the band's forthcoming album, which is to be launched next year. The first single off this new album, We Are marks a change in direction for Footpri

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE!

Michael Bugeja

Sep 5, 2017
4 min

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE!

If you're familiar with the music of Winter Moods, you'll probably have recognized the title of this article as part of the lyrics from their song My Neverland. Alongside Marigold, Everyday Song, Miss You and Everlasting, it is one of their more popular ballads. Anyone who knows Ivan Grech knows only too well that love, in its many forms, has never been far from any song he has penned and, given the philanthropic cause linked to his recent second solo concert, its significanc

IVAN GRECH CONCERT RAISES EUR20K+ FOR ALS MALTA

Michael Bugeja

Aug 2, 2017
3 min

IVAN GRECH CONCERT RAISES EUR20K+ FOR ALS MALTA

With his band Winter Moods currently on a break, frontman Ivan Grech, clearly unable to resist the itch to get back on stage, got together with a band of musicians to put on a solo concert; hardly surprising really, given the success of his first such venture last year. Of particular note this year, having the production costs of the concert covered by partners and sponsors made it possible for all revenue from ticket sales and other donations collected on the night to be pas

NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM THE VELTS

Michael Bugeja

Jun 24, 2017
1 min

NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM THE VELTS

Local psychedelic/post punk band The Velts have just released a new track titled Season Of The Prey. The new single, which follows the band's 2016 release She's Like The Sun, which continues to be a radio favorite till this date, and is accompanied by a music video that was launched earlier this week. The band's latest release was recorded together with several other tracks last September. The Velts will be supporting local indie titans Beangrowers on Sunday, June 25 at a gi

SIMON'S PUB MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY

Michael Bugeja

Apr 23, 2017
1 min

SIMON'S PUB MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY

A regular and much-anticipated event on the local live music calendar, Simon’s Pub Music Festival is back this month for its 19th consecutive edition. This year, the event kicks off on Friday. April 28, boasting a lien-up of no fewer than 20 acts, the larger part of which are established names, but do keep an eye out for the lesser-known acts, as there are always pleasant surprises to be had when least expected. The festival comes to an end on Sunday night and, as in previous

SDANG! STORIES THAT ROCK!

Michael Bugeja

Apr 18, 2017
4 min

SDANG! STORIES THAT ROCK!

Back for what will be their third performance in Malta, Italian instrumental rock band Sdang!'s latest visit will see their line-up boosted by none other than Colin Edwin. The Australian musician is probably best-known as a member of internationally-acclaimed progressive rock band The Porcupine Tree, but he is also involved in several other music projects that stretch across the musical spectrum in terms of genre, among them Metallic Taste of Blood, Endless Tapes and Ex-Wiseh

HAVE BASS, WILL TRAVEL: INTERVIEW WITH COLIN EDWIN

Michael Bugeja

Apr 13, 2017
4 min

HAVE BASS, WILL TRAVEL: INTERVIEW WITH COLIN EDWIN

Next weekend will see the sixth edition of the Rock The South festival kick off, once again offering a fantastic line-up of local and foreign bands. Of the latter, one name rings particularly familiar. Back for their third visit to Malta, Italian rock duo Sdang! will this time be joined by Colin Edwin, of Porcupine Tree fame, although one must not fail to also mention he is involved in countless other music projects. MikeBugeja.com caught up with the prolific musician ahead o

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Michael Bugeja

Apr 11, 2017
1 min

NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM JACK'S FUSION

Further to the release of their debut EP Impulse last year, Jack's Fusion have just released a new single. Run is the second sngle off the EP, and the band's third since their recording debut around 18 months ago. The song is also the band's second-ever composition and is accomapnied by a music video. Jack's Fusion will be performing several key gigs in the coming months, starting with an appearance at this year's Rock The South festival, which kicks off on Friday, April 21.

THE CROWNS RELEASE SMOKE AND MIRRORS

Michael Bugeja

Apr 1, 2017
1 min

THE CROWNS RELEASE SMOKE AND MIRRORS

The Crowns' mark on 2016 came by way of their two radio singles, namely Mary Jane and Dreams, both of which had been written the previous year. The band is now back with a brand new single that also heralds some changes in the band's camp. To begin with the song clearly suggests that there has been some delving into new sounds and experimenting with styles. Titled Smoke and Mirrors, the song is a more groove-based number compared to past singles; its soulful melody line and i

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