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
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
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
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 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
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
Kill the Action’s latest single ‘Anti-Gravity’
Kill The Action are a band made up of four local musicians who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd and experiment their heart out. Their music is...
Janelle Borg
Beesqueeze: Discussing the duo’s new track ‘Lost At Sea’
One of Malta's favourite alternative duos, Beesqueeze, have released their latest single 'Lost at Sea'. Trackage Scheme caught up with one of the Chrises - Kriz Haze - to discuss...
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 Tale of Two Cities: Dean Montanaro talks about his latest project ‘Blue Tangerine’
Dean Montanaro is a well-known face in Malta's music scene. After being involved as a bassist and a session-musician in many local bands, Dean decided to take his musical career...
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
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...
