Sting tries musical theater with 'Last Ship'
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 16:21
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
There's' an eerie truth to a song on Sting's new album, "The Last Ship." "Dead Man's Boots" tells the story of a father passing a job to his son that...
Def Leppard talks cancer, concert film, new music
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 16:20
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Rocking with Def Leppard between bouts of chemotherapy proved healing for guitarist Vivian Campbell. The 51-year-old musician relied on his bandmates and the thrill of performing to help...
At 80, Wayne Shorter performs 'without a net'
Monday, 14 October 2013, 16:15
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
At age 80, Wayne Shorter isn't ready to rest on his reputation as one of the greatest composers in jazz history. Instead, whenever he performs the saxophonist can't resist the urge to...
With new album, Timberlake not 2 for 2
Sunday, 13 October 2013, 16:46
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Justin Timberlake, "The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2" (RCA Records) The anticipation that surrounded Justin Timberlake's return to music was intense. It took seven years for him...
Nelly's new 'M.O.' gives mixed results
Saturday, 12 October 2013, 16:42
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Nelly, "M.O." (Republic Records) Nelly's seventh studio album isn't a total waste of time if you have the patience to get through the first...
MGMT remains unpredictable on 3rd album
Friday, 11 October 2013, 16:40
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
MGMT, "MGMT" (Columbia) Leave your preconceptions at the door — the new self-titled MGMT album is worlds apart from the group's debut "Oracular Spectacular"...
Kings of Leon return refreshed, recharged
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 16:37
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Kings of Leon are having a great time. Problem is, no one really believes them. A very public meltdown in Dallas in 2011 led to some acrimonious tweets, the cancellation of 26 concert...
Sophie makes her mark in the UK
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 13:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Sophie DeBattista, the Maltese singer who is based in London, has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with other impressive acts, the emerging 19 year old...
Kings of Leon get back in the saddle
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 16:36
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Three years after the Kings of Leon's last record, the edgy, gravely rock foursome return in top shape with "Mechanical Bull." The album takes the band's unique sound...