Court Yard Hounds return with 'Amelita'
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 16:23
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Court Yard Hounds, "Amelita" (Columbia) The Court Yard Hounds open their second album, "Amelita," with a portrait of a friend who wallows in negativity. But the...
Ciara still searching for Ciara on 'Ciara'
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 16:22
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Ciara, "Ciara" (Epic Records) The lead single from Ciara's self-titled fifth album, "Body Party," is an oozing, seductive R&B track that deserves rousing...
Rock the rock!
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 14:29
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
It started as a birthday party. A Maltese guitarist brought up as a Brit, coming home and having fun. The plan was, to have a concert where diversity was key, hence many musicians. The...
Earl Sweatshirt ready to release new album
Monday, 15 July 2013, 14:44
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Earl Sweatshirt, one of rap's most enigmatic stars has begun to reveal more details about his major label debut, "Doris," and he couldn't be more excited to let people in on the...
Verdi's 'Les vepres' gaining new attention
Saturday, 13 July 2013, 12:46
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
It's been called the "missing link" among Giuseppe Verdi's operas, composed right after his three mid-career mega-hits — "Rigoletto," ''Il Trovatore" and...
Rolling Stones return to Hyde Park after 44 years
Friday, 12 July 2013, 12:44
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The Rolling Stones returned to London's Hyde Park after 44 years with a concert that saluted both the band's past and the fleetingly idyllic English summer. Mick Jagger even donned a frock for...
Jay-Z treads familiar ground on 12th album
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 12:42
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Jay-Z, "Magna Carta Holy Grail" (Roc Nation/Universal) Kanye didn't care about satisfying radio with his latest album. Neither does Jay-Z. "Magna...