Janelle Borg
Maltese Metal Queen Mikaela’s Nocturne in Red
The local and international live music industry is in shambles due to Covid-19. However, this didn't stop a lot of local artists from starting new projects and releasing numerous excellent...
Janelle Borg
Catching up with Maria Galea and Nikki Camilleri – Malta’s very own international music industry high-flyers
Many individuals dream of working in the international music industry and rubbing shoulders with their favourite artists. Through hard work and sheer determination, Maria Galea and Nikki Camilleri are showing...
Janelle Borg
Malta Entertainment & Arts Industry Association – The Non-Profit Aimed at Empowering Malta’s Artists
If you speak with any Maltese artist, they're bound to tell you that the artists and the arts in general - especially those at the fringes of what is 'mainstream'...
Janelle Borg
Pebble Beach: The Maltese band leading the country’s very own garage-rock revival
If you were around in the early noughties (i.e. you were old enough to follow the international alternative scene), you will definitely recall the ascent of The Strokes - the...
Janelle Borg
YANNICK – The Gen Z rapper set to revolutionise Malta’s hip hop scene
Yannick is a man of many talents. Part professional footballer, part model, part rapper and now label creator and activist, Yannick belongs to the burgeoning generation of cultural explorers, ready...
Janelle Borg
Uncovering the Maltese electronica artists making waves in London, Brighton and Berlin
Danjeli, Jim Hickey and Anna Belle have a couple of things in common; they're Maltese musicians who found a home away from Malta, and they all have a passion for...
Janelle Borg
Petit Massif on getting your music out of your bedroom
Petit Massif is Craig Hitchings and Eifey Hinchy. The self-described "DIY, Bedroom Pop & Synthwave" duo are currently creating music out of their bedroom in Gozo. It's safe to say...
Janelle Borg
COVID-19 and Malta’s music events industry: What’s the verdict?
While Malta is experiencing parallel universes that feature ease of restrictions and the second wave of COVID-19, a lot of people have been asking: what is going to happen to...
Janelle Borg
Premiere: NO YES NO’s debut single “Stocktake”
It's New Music Friday! Today's tune arrives by way of Malta, the UK and the worldwide web. It's none other than the new band NO YES NO, Francesca Mercieca's (Fuzzhoneys)...
Janelle Borg
Alex Alden: The music pilgrim is back with a soul-stirring track
[caption id="attachment_15121" align="aligncenter" width="870"] Alex Alden by Marija Grech[/caption] Alex Alden burst onto Malta's mainstream music scene thanks to a judging role on a certain televised singing competition. However, the...
Janelle Borg
MarieClaire Portelli: What it takes to become a music video director
It's safe to say that MarieClaire Portelli forms part of a new generation of Maltese interdisciplinary artists who are not afraid of dipping their toes in various art forms. While...
Janelle Borg
How artists in Malta are dealing with self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic
At this point, it's common knowledge that Covid-19 has caused havoc: a lot of artists and freelancers working in already precarious industries have lost jobs and opportunities, and the touring...
Janelle Borg
Kill The Action defy gravity with their sophomore album
Kill The Action's sophomore album 'Anti-Gravity' is a mixture of uncompromising electronic sounds and rock sensibilities. It's safe to say that anyone interested in innovative music and the evolution of...
Janelle Borg
Maltese electro-funk duo Mathematikal are back with a bang!
The self-described 'House/Funk/Electro' duo Mathematikal are back with a bang! They've just released their album 'MMKL', and here at Trackage Scheme HQ, we're massive fans already. I caught up with...
Janelle Borg
Singer-songwriter Claire Tonna pushes herself more than ever in 2020
Photographer: Kim Sammut Claire Tonna's music definitely strikes an emotional chord with anyone who listens to it. After winning a prestigious songwriting competition in Italy, Tonna is gearing up to...
