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Shelton pushes sound in new directions

Saturday, 27 April 2013, 16:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Blake Shelton, "Based On A True Story" (Warner Bros.)   The more Blake Shelton rises in stature, the more he parades his swaggering, mischievous personality. His high-profile role...

New NY band gives lift to Tomasz Stanko

Friday, 26 April 2013, 16:12 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Tomasz Stanko New York Quartet, "Wislawa" (ECM)   Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko has long been one of Europe's leading jazz improvisers, known for his original ballads...

Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debut

Thursday, 25 April 2013, 16:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Molly Ringwald, "Except Sometimes" (Concord Music Group)   In her signature roles, she was the ingenue. And while it may not be fair to compare Molly Ringwald the actress with...

Kurt Vile drops best album with 'Daze'

Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 16:04 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Kurt Vile, "Wakin on a Pretty Daze" (Matador)   The latest release from Philadelphia guitarist- songwriter Kurt Vile is a 69-minute double LP of lengthy, languid meditations on the...

Ghostface Killah is classic latest effort

Tuesday, 23 April 2013, 16:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge, "Twelve Reasons to Die" (Soul Temple/RED Distribution)   "Twelve Reasons to Die" unites Wu-Tang Clan vet Ghostface Killah with Adrian...

Clutch get heavy again on 'Earth Rocker'

Monday, 22 April 2013, 16:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Clutch, "Earth Rocker" (Weathermaker Music)   Hallelujah.   Clutch, the hard-touring Maryland band with an endless supply of guitar riffs, is back on the righteous path...

Mana Tapu take on the World

Monday, 22 April 2013, 11:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The band Mana Tapu has been chosen to represent Malta in the Hard Rock Rising global competition. Public voting will open on the Hard Rock Malta Facebook page from Monday 22 April at 5pm. Make sure to...

Martin's banjo melds well with Brickell

Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 16:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, "Love Has Come For You" (Rounder Records)   It's clear from the opening line on the first song "When You Get To Asheville" that...

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