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    OWEN LEUELLEN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE
    Michael Bugeja
    • Mar 5, 2020
    • 2 min

    OWEN LEUELLEN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

    My Time is the debut single from young artist Owen Leuellen. The rapper shot to fame on X Factor Season 1 where he placed second in the finals, and won the audience over with his stage presence and charisma. Without a doubt one of his most memorable moments from the X-Factor experience was when Ira Losco invited him to feature on her hit single Hey Now. Leuellen had also revealed, during the audition phase, that he had written numerous songs already, which songs will eventual
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    THE NEW VICTORIANS: SECOND TO NONE
    Michael Bugeja
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    THE NEW VICTORIANS: SECOND TO NONE

    The New Victorians have just released a new music video for their latest single, Second to None. The song will feature in their original music theatre experience Público, a work they have composed and directed, which will be performed at Teatru Manoel at the end of the month. The video was produced and directed by V Squared Media and was filmed entirely within Teatru Manoel. It gives audiences a preview of the show whilst letting them into areas of the building that they may
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    NEW SINGLE FROM TOBY FEATURES MATTHEW JAMES ON VOCALS
    Michael Bugeja
    • May 25, 2019
    • 1 min

    NEW SINGLE FROM TOBY FEATURES MATTHEW JAMES ON VOCALS

    Don’t Let The Sun Go Down is the latest single from award-winning DJ and producer Toby. The song, which was written, composed and produced by Toby, was released yesterday and features top local artist Matthew James on vocals. The song started out as a rough demo by Toby, who then sent it to Matthew James, who immediately accepted to come on aboard and sing the song. song was arranged, mixed and mastered by Toby at Tobymusic Production Studios, with final mastering left in the
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    DJUN RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE
    Press Release
    • May 8, 2019
    • 1 min

    DJUN RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE

    Il-Bir is the debut single from Maltese band Djun, one of the more recent arrivals on the local music scene. The band, a Maltese language alternative-rock band, have also produced a music video for the song, which is taken off their upcoming debut album, Il-Ħlas, which will be released at the end of June. The video features a striking montage of lunar shots crafted by Matthew Calleja of Videocafe, complementing the moody and intriguing track while showcasing the band's abili
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    IRA'S NEW VIDEO SENDS OUT A STRONG MESSAGE
    Michael Bugeja
    • May 6, 2019
    • 2 min

    IRA'S NEW VIDEO SENDS OUT A STRONG MESSAGE

    High is the latest single from Ira Losco, the 7th to be lifted off her 2018 double-album No Sinner No Saint. The song is accompanied by a video that sends out a very strong message. Once again, Ira turned to award-winning director Steven Levi and Matthew Muscat Drago (D.O.P.) to capture the essence of the song and translate it into an engaging visual production. Produced and mixed by Howard Keith at Jagged House Studios, High speaks about the minorities in society that endur
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    AMBER'S ALIVE AND BACK WITH NEW MUSIC
    Michael Bugeja
    • Apr 27, 2019
    • 1 min

    AMBER'S ALIVE AND BACK WITH NEW MUSIC

    Having spent a busy time promoting her album Redemption abroad, as well as taking part in various local music productions, including the musical Il-Hanina Maddalena, Amber is back with a brand new song. Alive is one of several new tracks the charismatic artist has been working on for her new album, which is scheduled for release later this year. The new album will see her collaborating with different producers, each working to highlight Amber's particular timbre and style as
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    THE CROWNS BACK WITH A NEW SINGLE
    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
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    MICHELA'S EUROVISION SONG REVEALED
    Michael Bugeja
    • Mar 13, 2019
    • 1 min

    MICHELA'S EUROVISION SONG REVEALED

    It was only released three days ago, yet it has already clocked up well over 600,000 views. Yes, it seems like Malta's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest has struck a chord with the general public, both here at home and abroad. Of course, this may have little bearing on how it will fare in the actual contest, but hey, for the time being at least, Chameleon is getting its fair share of praise. An upbeat number with a fresh, feelgood vibe, Chameleon ticks all the sam
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    THE RANCH RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
    Michael Bugeja
    • Nov 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    THE RANCH RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO

    Barely a week after returning from their Catch The Penguin European tour, which this time saw the band perform in various cities in Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, popular Maltese band The Ranch has released the song Home as its latest single. The song, which is lifted off the band's second album 100 Smiles An Hour, offers a very different side to the band's signature energetic dynamic, which is also captured in the aesthetic of the music video that was produced for the
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    BERNIE & POD: QUM, DUR U IŻFEN
    Michael Bugeja
    • Aug 11, 2018
    • 1 min

    BERNIE & POD: QUM, DUR U IŻFEN

    Qum dur u iżfen hu t-titlu tal-aktar silta riċenti mingħand il-grupp Berine & Pod, kanzunetta pożittiva li t-tema prinċipali tagħha hi l-imħabba li kapaċi tnessina d-dwejjaq u timlielna ħajjitna. Ii ż-żifna li hemm fil-vidjo tirrapreżenta ż-żifna tal-imħabba bejn dawn iż-żewġ maħbubin, li permezz tar-ritmu li fiha juru lid-dinja kollha kemm hi kbira u b’saħħitha mħabbithom. L-imħabba hi mqabbla mal-isbaħ fjur, li minn żerriegħa tikber f’xitla mill-isbaħ u li permezz tagħha l-
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    MISTURA BACK WITH NEW VIDEO
    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
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    MANATAPU BACK WITH NEW SINGLE
    Michael Bugeja
    • May 1, 2018
    • 1 min

    MANATAPU BACK WITH NEW SINGLE

    They're lively, colourful, vibrant and a whole lot of fun! They've also just released a brand new single by the name of Mur Imma Mur. Yes indeed, as the summer vibe starts to edge ever closer, ManaTapu have resurfaced with a new song that pretty much encapsulates the spirit of summer within its breezy melody! "We will start the Tuatara journey with a song that captures the summer vibes here on this island", Pupachile, one the band's vocalists explained, adding that the acco
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    NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM BILA
    Michael Bugeja
    • Apr 29, 2018
    • 1 min

    NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM BILA

    It originally featured on Bila's debut EP from 2015, but now, their song Do What I Want is being released as the local punk trio's latest single. One of the outstanding tracks on the notoriously-titled Liba EP, the new single is being released on 7'' vinyl on May 31, 2018 as a co-release between Vancouver imprint Kingfisher Bluez and Maltese label Kewn Records. The accompanying music video for Do What I Want was released out earlier this month and premiered on Canadian music
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    NEW VICTORIANS: SILENCE EP + VIDEO TRILOGY
    Michael Bugeja
    • Apr 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    NEW VICTORIANS: SILENCE EP + VIDEO TRILOGY

    Siblings Bettina and Philippa, better known in local music circles as The New Victorians, have just released a brand new single. Comeback is the first single off their upcoming concept Silence EP. Bringing together an element of cinematic storytelling and indie electronic music, the three-song EP will take the form of a short film, split into three music videos. The video trilogy was shot in the UK earlier this year, charting the transition from intimate silence to uncomfort
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    ONE IN A MILLION: IRA LOSCO'S NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
    Michael Bugeja
    • Mar 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    ONE IN A MILLION: IRA LOSCO'S NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO

    One In A Million is the latest single from Ira Losco. The song, produced and mixed by Howard Keith at Jagged House Studios, is lifted off her upcoming double album. It was first performed exclusively at her sold out concert last December. The accompanying music video, directed by Matthew Muscat Drago and featuring YouTube star Stella Cini, was shot over two days at The Ramla Bay Resort and features a young couple’s erratic love story, with Ira posing as an outside force at ti
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    FOOTPRINTS LAUNCH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
    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
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    MONROE'S NEW SINGLE PICKED UP BY TOMMY BOY
    Michael Bugeja
    • Oct 29, 2017
    • 1 min

    MONROE'S NEW SINGLE PICKED UP BY TOMMY BOY

    They've enjoyed multiple chart successes in the past with previous singles Something Real and Can't Divide Us, and now, London-based vocal House duo Monroe, namely Katie Jones and Kelly Schembri are back with an irresistibly cool dancefloor tune that looks set to notch up even more chart success. Released globally on October 27, the latest single from Monroe, Wasted tears has been signed to Tommy Boy Records in North America, Canada & Mexico. The legendary US label is also ho
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    ASCENDOR RELEASE THEIR FIRST MUSIC VIDEO
    Michael Bugeja
    • Oct 14, 2017
    • 2 min

    ASCENDOR RELEASE THEIR FIRST MUSIC VIDEO

    They're Gozitan, they're metal and they rock...very hard! Ascendor has, in the space of the seven or so years since the band was formed, established itself among the leading thrash metal acts on the local scene. Up until yesterday, their catalogue consisted of two albums, 2013's Becoming and 2015's Drive My Demons Away; both records brimming with pummeling riffage that reflected their thrash roots as much as it did a number of other influences, among them progressive and deat
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    ROCKNA INTERVIEW: NADIA VELLA
    Michael Bugeja
    • Oct 8, 2017
    • 1 min

    ROCKNA INTERVIEW: NADIA VELLA

    Although she is mostly active in the world of musical theatre, more recently Nadia Vella has been involving herself in the mainstream live circuit with a series of acoustic performances. Further to her various roles in musical productions, among them the role of Christine in The Phantom of the Opera which is being staged on October 201-21, Nadia has just released her debut single, a self-penned number called The Dark. Michael Bugeja interviewed Nadia Vella on his weekly radio
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    OMG! IRA LOSCO RELEASES NEW SINGLE!
    Michael Bugeja
    • Jul 20, 2017
    • 2 min

    OMG! IRA LOSCO RELEASES NEW SINGLE!

    OMG is the latest single from Ira Losco, the 4th single lifted off her eagerly-anticipated new album, which is scheduled for released later this year. The upbeat number, which features local Youtube hiphop sensation Shyli, is a pop tune about heartbreak and revenge and follows hot on the heels of last March's We Are The Soldiers, contrasting sharply with the latter's relatively deeper tone. Peppered with infectious pop and a whole lot of sass, the new single has all the makin
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