It almost seems like a long time, but it's really only five years ago that I first interviewed Chess for this very same newspaper, just months after she had just moved to the UK, where she'd gone to pursue her studies and a career in music. Five years on, she's still UK-based and, with several recorded tracks, an acclaimed covers album and 2 EPs under her belt, she's about to launch her debut album proper, 1869. The album, an effective balance of pop and soul reflecting an a

Born in Malta but based in Canada for a good number of years, vocalist Sharon Pereira recently returned to her motherland, bringing with her a passion for music and a voice that packs a mighty soulful punch. Listen to her interview with Michael Bugeja on ROCKNA below and find out more about the upcoming singer at www.sharonpereira.com. #rockna #radiointerview #soul #pop

Way before adopting Amelia Hope as her stage name, Amanda Friggieri had already been making inroads on the local music scene thanks to her versatile voice and burgeoning confidence as a performer. Not one to restrict herself to any particular genre, she's always showed an interest in experimenting with different styles, and it is certainly this open-minded approach that has led to her working with several musicians and producers and landing opportunities, among them singing o