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Lukas Grech (left) and Jorje Bosios, performing as MonobrowMP. Photo by David Schembri.

The DIY band | MonobrowMP

Saturday 12 May 2012 - 17:24
It’s better to do it yourself, say Lukas Grech and Jorje Bosios of MonobrowMP, a Gozo-based indie-rock duo who will be releasing their debut album Carpet Clown on June 2, with a gig at Victoria’s Aurora Theatre.
Kristina Casolani.

International record deal for Kristina Casolani

Saturday 12 May 2012 - 11:45
The local singer-songwriter recently signed a record deal with one of Italy’s top dance record labels – Net’s Work Records.
Dolls for Idols are (left to right): Aaron Sammut (drums), Erick Saliba (bass) and Clint Spiteri (guitar, vocals).

Ready of Europe | Dolls for Idols

Saturday 12 May 2012 - 11:35
Local band Dolls for Idols will be representing Malta in this year’s edition of Europavox – a European Union-supported festival of alternative music held at Auvergne, France between May 25 and 27. We speak to the post-punk trio’s vocalist and guitarist Clint Spiteri ahead of the festival.
Kevin Abela.

Music from the movies | Kevin Abela

Saturday 12 May 2012 - 11:24
Ahead of Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s Movie Spectacular concert, which showcases some of our favourite classic film soundtracks, conductor Kevin Abela speaks about how the popular event helps shatter the perception that classical music is only for the elite.
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja

Calleja voted world’s best opera singer… for now

Saturday 5 May 2012 - 16:17
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja has overtaken Placido Domingo to the top spot in an online poll to determine the best male voice in lyrical opera today.

Depicting chance | Charles ‘ic-City’ Gatt

Saturday 28 April 2012 - 18:39
Jazz drummer and founder of The Malta Jazz Festival Charles ‘ic-City’ Gatt is also an avid painter, and he speaks to us about his current exhibition at Agog Contemporary Art Gallery, Mosta.

Dispatches from the grubby beast | Joe Gideon & The Shark

Saturday 28 April 2012 - 18:33
Joe Gideon – one half of the London-based brother-sister ‘space blues’ duo Joe Gideon & The Shark – speaks to us ahead of the band’s upcoming concert at V-Gen, Paceville on Friday, May 4.

Earth Garden organisers promise 2013 date

Thursday 26 April 2012 - 16:44
Work already underway on new arrangements to ensure that next year’s edition of Earth Garden will overcome current financial hurdles.

Malta celebrates International Jazz Day

Wednesday 25 April 2012 - 09:42
In commemoration of International Jazz Day, a concert will be held at St James Cavalier on April 30, while Jeni Caruana will conduct a live painting session on site.

Isle of MTV line up announced

Thursday 19 April 2012 - 08:13
Will.I.Am, Flo Rida and Nelly Furtado to headline the international summer festival.

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