UK Band The Violets To perform in Malta

Malta Independent Saturday, 29 March 2008, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago

Alternative Malta Promotions are back for the first time this year bringing to our shores another up and coming overseas alternative band. AMP will this weekend be hosting London outfit The Violets. The gig is being held tomorrow at Poxx Bar in Paceville.

The Violets are a four-piece female-fronted London band. Emerging some three years ago from a scene which spawned such bands as Bloc Party and The Rakes. They have built a reputation for an overwhelmingly energetic live show spearheaded by the imposing presence of blonde frontwoman Alexis Mary.

Musically and visually, The Violets are heavily influenced by the 80s bands such as Siouxsie and The Banshees. They have been described as “Nina Hagen fronting a punkier Sonic Youth” and “powerpop Siouxsie”. The music always draws disparate influences such as Neue Deutsche Welle, David Lynch and French Coldwave.

Their debut album “Lost Pages” was released last October. With airplay on Radio One, MTV2 and 6Music, they have become a staple on the indie dancefloors all over Europe.

AM Promotions have for the past two years been bringing over to our shores leading emerging artists from the alternative and indie world. From French outfit John et Jehn to the acoustic sounds of Willard Grant Conspiracy and The Burning Leaves, alternative music lovers can now look forward to quality events in Malta.

The supporting band on Sunday is Malta’s very own The Areola Treat.

Fronted by the talented Lisa Micallef Grimaud, the band has just finished recording their debut EP as well as releasing debut single “Sibbi Dibbi”. Only on the scene for the past year and a half, The Areola Treat have already matured into one of Malta’s most exciting live acts.

DJs Zickler and Bob will be spinning the best indie tunes before and after the gig.

The night is sponsored by Cisk Export, Brand Malta and Radio 101. Tickets at 8e are available from D’Amato (Valletta) and Buon Caffe’ (Paceville) or else direct from the organisers. Tickets at the door are subject to availability and cost 10e.

For more information call on 9945-9555 or email: [email protected]