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...
Din l-Art Ħelwa hosts 17thBir Miftuħ International Music Festival
Thursday, 25 April 2013, 10:50
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Din l-Art Ħelwa was amongst the first organisations to launch classic concerts performed in historical surroundings which form part of our rich heritage. For the last 16 years, during the cool...
‘Nabucco’ live from the Royal Opera House and at Eden Cinemas
Thursday, 25 April 2013, 10:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Starring Plácido Domingo, ‘Nabucco’, will be showing deferred live from the Royal Opera House on Monday 29 April at 8.15pm, for one night only. Showing at the Eden Cinemas, Giuseppe...
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...