Luc Rouffaud
SPEED is Back for Another Night of Hard & Fast Techno
SPEED is back for another night of hard and fast techno on August 25th from 10PM at Liquid Club in San Gwann. Come to Malta’s techno home and rave the...
Luc Rouffaud
Rock for Richmond 2023 Promises Energy from BRIKKUNI, JOON & Kym Pepe
Expect indie rock energy at the fourth year of Rock for Richmond 2023, a fundraising event in support of the Richmond Foundation supporting mental health. This year’s edition features local bands...
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
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
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
Rock the South returns with a banging line-up for its 9th edition!
It's safe to say that Rock The South has become an integral part of the local, alternative music scene. Along the years, local and foreign acts have participated in a...
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...
Janelle Borg
The Spotlight Series: Trudy Kerr
Here in Malta, Trudy Kerr's voice is synonymous with the world of radio. Ms Kerr has been championing Maltese and Malta-based artists since day one. This is why we decided...
Janelle Borg
Pudini tal-Milied 2019: Not one, but two Pudini happening this year!
If you're still in need of some Xmas cheer, you're in luck! The legendary alternative party Pudina is happening tomorrow. You'll also be glad to discover that this year there's...
Janelle Borg
Dana McKeon: Malta’s very own beatboxing champion’s illustrious career
Dana McKeon is mostly known for her earth-shattering beatboxing skills. However, the Maltese, London-based artist is also a proficient songwriter and vocalist who's making waves in the London scene. In...
Janelle Borg
The Violent Violets: Exploring strong emotions in their new album ‘Jade’
Local post-punk band The Violent Violets are launching their compelling album 'Jade' on the 14th of December (tomorrow). Trackage Scheme caught up with drummer Samuel Xiberras ahead of their much-anticipated...
Janelle Borg
Swedish electronic duo Carbon Based Lifeforms performing in Malta this weekend
Thanks to local promotions company Frekwenzi, the Swedish duo Carbon Based Lifeforms will be gracing the islands with their presence and their music. Trackage Scheme caught up with Frekwenzi ahead...
Janelle Borg
Maltese punk band BILA are touring the U.S
Maltese punk band BILA is currently touring the U.S. with American post-rock band Staghorn. Back in 2015, BILA released their first E.P., "L*BA", with the Venetian record label "Youth Of...
Janelle Borg
I Am Willow: The Malta-born, London-based artist’s spellbinding music and career
Having been invited to perform in front of legends such as Annie Lennox and Sting, I Am Willow is undoubtedly one of Malta's best exports when it comes to international...
Janelle Borg
Noah Fabri mixes their singer-songwriter roots with the pulse of Malta’s underground scene
Photographers: Leo Chircop (left) and Nicholas Bonello (right) In an age where singer-songwriters in Malta are opting for the glitz and glamour of reality TV shows to get their talent...
Janelle Borg
Berne reflect upon diversity and politics in their evocative new single
Berne are a London-based alt-pop duo with Maltese roots. The project was initially a brainchild of singer-songwriter Deborah Borg Brincat. However, Berne have recently arisen as a duo after guitarist...
Janelle Borg
Sound artist Yews returns with two enchanting singles
Photographer: Heba Ahmed (left) Yews is one of Malta's top sound artists. She's constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to electronic and ambient music and is one of the...
Janelle Borg
Spotlight Series: Junior B
Junior B needs no introduction. The man revolutionised the local electronic music scene. Despite a tonne of obstacles along the way, Junior B is still a prominent contributor to this...
Janelle Borg
Lighthouse: Young, Maltese & Rock ‘n’ Roll
Lighthouse are one of Malta's youngest rock groups. Inspired by legends such as Led Zeppelin, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns n Roses, these five youngsters are determined to cement...
Janelle Borg
Sajf Lajf Festival 2019: The alternative, DIY Festival straight outta Sliema!
Sajf Lajf Festival 2019 is the alternative, DIY festival that's rocking the islands this coming Saturday at Cloudberry Club, Sliema. Featuring a diverse line-up that incorporates acts from across the alternative spectrum,...
Janelle Borg
The ASEO Quintet – Live in Malta!
If you feel like you need an evening full of jazz, wine and groovy rhythms, you're in luck! This Saturday, Storeroom is presenting The ASEO Quintet - a Rotterdam-based jazz...
Janelle Borg
Rock for Richmond 2019: An alternative festival with a noble cause
The highly-anticipated mini-festival Rock For Richmond is back...and every alt-music fan in Malta is super excited! This mini music festival was created with the sole aim of raising funds for...
Janelle Borg
Eddie Fresco – Fresh tunes, solo move & new grooves
Eddie Fresco burst onto the local scene as part of 215Collective. With a signature look and a rapping style that is rapidly garnering a lot of attention, Eddie Fresco's musical...
Janelle Borg
The Malta Craft Beer Festival 2019 is just around the corner!
The 2019 edition of the Malta Craft Beer Festival is just around the corner. Prep yourself for a three-day festival (30th August - 1st September) brimming with beer, music, and...
Janelle Borg
REA’s Rapping: Music as a vehicle for social change
Rachelle Deguara (also knows as REA), is a young Maltese rapper whose passion for activism resonates in her art. Trackage Scheme talked with Rachelle about how socio-political issues and bureaucracy...
Janelle Borg
Punk is not Dead: An Interview with local punk legends DRIPHT
Local punk legends DRIPHT need no introduction. Their adrenaline-fuelled live performances perfectly complement their unique style, which fuses punk, ska, reggae and metal. Trackage Scheme sat down with two of...
Janelle Borg
roża: Malta’s newest indie kids on the block
This self-described 'not so bad' band is an upcoming indie band composed of five passionate youngsters. It's safe to say that in a scene that desperately needs new blood, roża...
Janelle Borg
A Berlin Love Affair: Music & moving with Superlove
Superlove is a brand new indie-synth group with familiar faces. Daniel, Alexandra and Rebecca have all been involved in a variety of projects here in Malta, before moving to Berlin...
Janelle Borg
The Spotlight Series: Jon Lukas Woodenman
It's safe to say that Jon Lukas Woodenman is a highly respected figure in Malta's music scene. He was the very first solo Maltese artist to score a place in...
Janelle Borg
Catching up with singer-songwriter Sam Christie
It's safe to say that Sam Christie has been raised by Malta's alternative community. Starting out as a young teen in the band 'Unexpected', he has evolved into a bonafide...
Janelle Borg
An Interview with The Ranch: Malta’s very own uncouth, uncivilised and unsophisticated four-piece
The Ranch are one of Malta's most eclectic and active bands. The self-described 'uncouth, uncivilised and unsophisticated' group stunned every music fan in Malta when they first appeared on the...
Janelle Borg
Malta’s Music Pioneers: Shining the Spotlight on Ray Bajada
It's safe to say that Ray Bajada is a pioneer of Malta's alternative music scene. His never-ending enthusiasm for upcoming bands, alternative sounds and young talent is vital in a...
Janelle Borg
One Drop Reggae Festival 2019: Music Festival 101 with Miguel Cachia
It's safe to say that One Drop Reggae Festival is a truly unique gem when it comes to events and festivals happening in Malta. Trackage Scheme spoke with one of...
Janelle Borg
A Writer’s Eye: Discussing Oxygyn’s ‘Blindfold’ with Kurt Abela
For those who are not familiar with 'Oxygyn' (and yes, the 'y' is not a spelling mistake), the term refers to a Maltese indie-pop outfit, fronted by the brother and...
Janelle Borg
Discussing Djun’s elegy for Time with Charles Cassar
Djun is a recently-formed, impressive musical ensemble merging the talents of some of Malta's finest musicians. It's safe to say that their latest single 'Il-Bir' got everyone excited about this...
Janelle Borg
A trip down memory lane with Beangrowers
It's safe to say that Maltese indie rock band Beangrowers are legends in Malta's music scene. From their very first album back in 1999 to their latest single Love, You...
Chiara Micallef
Maltese Releases of 2019 Which Deserve Your Full Attention
Malta’s music scene is at an all-time high this year. We’re just a few months into 2019 and this island is already booming with nonstop releases blessing our eardrums. We’ve...
Chiara Micallef
DrumFest: An eclectic festival taking over the Maltese islands
Malta has seen its fair share of festivals over the past few years. However, few have come close to what DrumFest is set out to be. The organisers behind this...
Janelle Borg
Festivals to look out for in 2019
It’s safe to say that Malta has become a hot spot for some super cool festivals. From alternative music to world music, pick out which festival suits your music taste...
Janelle Borg
Malta’s hottest music venues of 2019
Malta’s music venues are definitely upping their game. With cool decor and a constant stream of live music, here’s our list of 2019’s hottest music venues in Malta: Zion Reggae...
Janelle Borg
Bands to look out for in Malta in 2019
Malta’s music scene is continuously evolving, and 2019 seems to be a good year for Malta’s alternative scene, with a lot of new releases and newcomers that will surely satiate...
Johnathan Cilia
The Glitch House and Techno Fortress Returns
As Malta’s house and techno scene approaches its saturation point, with top level DJs being brought to Malta nearly every weekend for a slew of underground parties, there is one...
Johnathan Cilia
Malta’s Most Colourful Musical Contributions
Malta's national discography is varied and, sometimes, just sometimes, a thing of true beauty. In recent years especially, a lot of Malta's music - for better or for worse - has...
Johnathan Cilia
Sliema Arts Festival Cancelled Due To The System
Since 2013, the Sliema Arts Festival has been a major highlight of the summer, with multiples stages for live performances and DJ spots as well as art exhibitions and cool...
Johnathan Cilia
One World: An International Fusion of Reggae and Hip-Hop
Malta has historically been a meeting place for different cultures - whether it is President Bush and Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev ending the Cold War between the East and the...
Johnathan Cilia
TS interviews Annie Mac from Lost and Found Festival
Annie Mac Presents: Lost and Found returns for it’s third year on the Maltese islands. Lost and Found has quickly become a staple of the local electronic dance events, heralding...
David Grech Urpani
I Love You As Much As God Loves Me
A fortnight with Ġuf, the new album by Plato’s Dream Machine When I was twelve years old and still at a Secondary Church School, I was introduced to (and constantly...
Johnathan Cilia
Malta’s music community reacts to Dax J’s Tunisian prison sentence
It’s standard for DJs to try and dig around for a unique track to play when performing to a new crowd in a new country. Maybe a local hit, or...
Johnathan Cilia
An Ambient World
Creating a spellbinding soundscape isn’t very straightforward - the open format, overlapping bars, and emotional input needed are all combined to create a challenging predicament for the producer. Forget the...
Johnathan Cilia
VA Album Announced in Memory of Microlith aka Rhys Celeste
Last week brought some of the worst news the Maltese electronic music scene has ever had - 24-year-old producer Rhys Celeste, known as Microlith, was taken in a tragic road accident....
Johnathan Cilia
Statix Festival – Malta’s Own Homegrown Talent
Statix Festival burst onto the scene in 2011, bringing something rarely seen in Malta’s electronic circuit: multiple stages featuring different genres right next to each other, with a line up...
Johnathan Cilia
Dazed & Confused with Dean Demanuele
Any budding producer or DJ would tell you that they want to perform in Berlin. Many others would also tell you that they would like to open their own record...
Johnathan Cilia
The Search for the Oldest Record Store in the World Ends
Check out Part 2 of our Search for the Oldest Record Store in the World here. I wonder if Thomas Edison realised what he was unleashing when he created the...
Johnathan Cilia
The Search For The Oldest Record Store in the World Continues
Missed part 1? Check it out here. In the National Archives in Mdina an old metal structure stands that is a testament to the human desire to be heard. Bigger...
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – The Ranch Album
Here's the shoot from our 10th and final session of 'Sacred Noise' with Frankie Calleja, The Ranch & Chris Radium. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha. [foogallery...
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – Fuzzhoneys Album
Here's the shoot from our 9th session of 'Sacred Noise' with Fuzzhoneys & Steven Meli. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha. [foogallery id="3166"]
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – Bark Bark Disco Album
Here's the shoot from our 8th session of 'Sacred Noise' with Bark Bark Disco & G is for Gustav. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha. [foogallery id="3200"]
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Sacred Noise – Lucy’s Last Album
Here's the shoot from our 7th session of 'Sacred Noise' with Lucy's Last & I.YOU. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha.
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – Plato’s Dream Machine Album
Here's the shoot from our 6th session of 'Sacred Noise' with Plato's Dream Machine & Clint Spiteri (KNTRL & Dolls for Idols). Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha.
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – Massacre House Party Album
Here's the shoot from our 4th session of 'Sacred Noise' with Massacre House Party & LVX. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha.
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – The Velts Album
Here's the shoot from our 5th session of 'Sacred Noise' with The Velts & Michael Bugeja. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha.
Johnathan Cilia
Women in Popular Music: Part 2
Read Women in Popular Music: Part 1 here Maltese women in popular music have sometimes garnered more mainstream appeal than male musicians, with some female artists garnering enough support to tour internationally...
Javier Albelo
Women In Popular Music Part 1
Question: Who is the best female guitar player ever? Nobody knows. Who is the best male guitar player? Mainstream magazine Rolling Stone has the answer: the best male guitar player...
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – The Busker Album
Here's the shoot from our 3rd session of 'Sacred Noise' with The Busker & DJ Bob. Check out the photos below. Photos Courtesy of Igor Warzocha.
Trackage Scheme
Blackstar: A tribute to David Bowie – Album
Thank you all for attending "Blackstar: A tribute to David Bowie" and for bringing such an amazing vibe. Check out the full album below. Photos courtesy of Christina Goggi Photography
Johnathan Cilia
Twitchy Fingers
In a time when any 'self-respecting' DJ uses vinyl for breakfast, lunch, dinner - and afterhours - it is easy to forget that to many purists, using vinyl is still not...
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise – The Violent Violets Album
Thank you all for attending the second night of Sacred Noise! Top stuff by The Violent Violets & Joseph Felice - hats off guys! We continue next Sunday with The...
Trackage Scheme
Sacred Noise Launch Photoshoot
The Areola Treat & DJ Geddumu launched the Sacred Noise sessions with a total blast! We continue next Sunday with The Violent Violets and Joseph Felice (The Chemist). Check out the photos...
Trackage Scheme
Official Launch: The Sacred Noise sessions /w Areola Treat
Sunday 17th January, we kick off our Sacred Noise sessions with Areola Treat and DJ Geddumu (Hedon Crew). ‘Sacred Noise’ is a series of alternative, indie and rock live music...
Trackage Scheme
A look back at 2015
With life seeming to be on overdrive, we sometimes forget to take a moment to look back and appreciate the experiences, achievements and life lessons we've been lucky enough to gain...
Johnathan Cilia
Sick Alternative Music
2015 was a good year for alternative Maltese music. With great new releases from the likes of Dolls for Idols, Lucy’s Last, Acidulant, Digby, and weird new groups like Crux...
Johnathan Cilia
Say, How Big Is Your Living Room?
In a time when live gigs are a dime a dozen, it is possible to see world class musicians performing practically every week, and the shows of all your favourite...
Ramona Depares
On Pique, or Why I only Support My Friends
The culture of extreme factioning and polar opposites is deeply ingrained in our way of life. We have two main political parties, each faction constantly contradicting the other. When it...
Johnathan Cilia
Following the Alternative: An interview with Michael Bugeja
It’s all well and good to talk about Malta’s music scene growing, improving and diversifying, but the barriers we have are still clear to see. Some popular radio stations won’t...
Johnathan Cilia
Spotlight On: Oddball and vaxxine
For some in Malta, as indeed with many parts of Europe, techno is the answer. The perennially repetitive instrumental music is both a form of release and catharsis, as it...
Trackage Scheme
A night with Indie – Album
Here's the photo album of our last event, 'A night with Indie' held at Haywharf Clubhouse on 17th October 2015. Now that we have come back to our senses, we...
Trackage Scheme
TS presents: ‘A night with Indie’
'A night with Indie', Trackage Scheme's next event will be held on Saturday 17th October, so mark your calendars! From classy cultural magazine launches to beautiful day festivals and from...
Johnathan Cilia
Electronic Music Malta
It’s a sign of the times when a genre of music gets its own Voluntary Organisation to promote and kindle its spread in a country. Music has the power to...
Trackage Scheme
A look at Statix Festival 2015
Trackage Scheme sponsoring Statix Festival 2015 Statix Festival is back with a bang, this time spanning over two days with two rooms per day. Music kicks off at 4pm till...
Johnathan Cilia
On The Issue of Performing
You spend weeks looping a track through your headphones. You can’t get enough of it, the bassline and the melodies are so complementary and superbly delivered that you are not...
Trackage Scheme
TS’ Electronic Voyage Album
Trackage Scheme's Electronic Voyage closed off summer 2015 with a bang with non-stop dancing till early hours This was a truly special event, surely one of our best to date!...
Trackage Scheme
TS’ Rooftop Live Sessions
It's a wrap! Last Wednesday 26th August was extra special, bringing the 3 months of awesome Rooftop Live Sessions to beautiful close! These sessions showcased an eclectic selection of artists,...
Trackage Scheme
TS’ Electronic Voyage Promo
Here's the promo video for our upcoming event, 'Trackage Scheme's Electronic Voyage'! Having coordinated a summer-long, weekly programme for Maltese bands, our next event will focus on showcasing electronic music....
Trackage Scheme
Rooftop Live Sessions – Closing
Our summer long programme showcasing some of Malta's alternative bands is sadly coming to an end with a final performance by CRUX next Wednesday, 26th August. These innovative nights have...
Trackage Scheme
Fuzzhoneys Live at Rooftop
After last week's break due to bad weather, we're back again this Wednesday with more fuzz than ever! Fuzzhoneys consist of Francesca on guitar/vocals and Caroline on drums/tambourine, both born...
Trackage Scheme
TS’ Electronic Voyage
This was our most hectic summer yet! We've done it all; from hosting awesome weekly live sessions to a blast of a pool party on 4th July, from collaborating with...
Trackage Scheme
Website launch press release
Malta's alternative music hub: we’ve come a long way but we finally made it! Friday 31st July 2015 marks the day we launched this web platform. For the past few...
Ramona Depares
Music for the robot generation
The past few years have seen the non-mainstream music scene in Malta grow exponentially. Gigs are more regular and better attended; more and more festivals – including national ones –have...
Ben Vincenti
The journey so far
It’s a bit of a funny story really. Some friends of mine and I were just chilling out and listening to some music after an event. At one point, I...
