Jump into summer with these local bangers for MALTESE MUSIC MONDAY

Jun 21 2021

It has been a crazy few weeks in the local music scene and as per usual, our local artists are bringing their A-game with every single release. From banging pop bops to sombre ballads with strong message, we’ve compiled a list of some of the latest and greatest tunes in local music, take a look and let us know what you think!

BROOKE – Over

Just in time for summer, local pop starlet Brooke made a bombastic return with ‘Over’, a bubbly radio-friendly pop track with a massive music video to complement it.

We are loving Brooke’s new sound and the music video directed by Steven Levi Vella is bringing a boatload of vibes, we just CAN’T WAIT to hear this live.

Kersten Graham – Between The Lines (feat. Toby)

A staple figure of the local rock scene, Kersten Graham has returned with a major change of sound. Between the Lines, together with local producer Toby, infuses Graham’s classic sound with pumping electronic beats and we just can’t get enough.

Hopefully, we’ll be hearing this at a concert or in a club sometime soon, but until then, we’ve got it on repeat.

Stefan Varga – Paradise

With crisp production by local producer Cyprian Cassar and stellar songwriting by Muxu, Stefan Varga is here with a sombre yet upbeat track with the name of ‘Paradise’.

Varga says that this upbeat, empowering tune is there for people who have got hurt in the past and encourages them to rid toxic people in their life and start afresh. The music video will be out soon and, based on the track itself, we expect big things to come.

Matthew James – Round and Round

Local songwriting sensation Matthew James’ latest track is a undisputed earworm and a testament to the artist’s pen game.

The catchy chorus riff and entrancing verses are worthy edition to Matthew James’ catalog of classics, this one has surely deserve a spot on our playlist.

Nick Morales – People of the Sea

Appropriately released on World Refugee Day, Malta’s multi-talented artist Nick Morales is back with a strong message about the world’s refugees with ‘People Of The Sea’.

The heartfelt track uses a hypnotic guitar riff and strong lyrics to highlight the artist’s chilling message and it’s giving us goosebumps with every single listen.

AP – Somewhere New EP

Notorious for delivering some of the grooviest sounds on the island, local disco don AP’s latest EP ‘Somewhere New’ brings the summer we vibes we desperately needed.

What makes the EP even better is that also welcomes local producers Husko and NYRK into the fold with a remix from Stekl and trust us when we tell you, listen with your dancing shoes on.

For these tracks and many many more, make sure you follow our Spotify playlist MALTESE MUSIC MONDAY👇

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Is the Malta Eurovision Song Contest back?

Jun 21 2021

Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency Jason Micallef announced on Facebook that Malta’s Eurovision Song ambassador will be chosen through a specific festival and not through X-Factor Malta season 3.

Micallef stated that the decision, which is put in place effective immediately, was taken by the new team behind PBS. He stated that this news will be met with much satisfaction from Maltese singers, authors and composers.

The news follows the announcement that X-Factor Malta season 3 will be rewarding its winner €50,000 in cash. Whether the festival that deems Malta’s ambassador will be chosen from a revived Malta Eurovision Song Contest or a different contest altogether remains to be seen.

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€50,000 prize up for grabs for X-Factor Malta 2021 winner

€50,000 cash prize for X-Factor Malta 2021 winner

Jun 21 2021

X-Factor Malta have just announced that the winner of this year’s edition of the singing competition will win €50,000. This will also be the biggest prize ever offered to be won on Maltese TV. With applications open for all those over 15-years of age, the search for the next talent is finally on to participate in X-Factor Malta Season 3.

The prize will be used for the singer who wins to elevate their artistic career to the next level through several artistic projects the artist may decide to undertake through the €50,000 prize. Questions have also been sent to the ministry concerned to clarify whether or not the next X-Factor winner will be representing Malta in the next Eurovision Song Contest.

The €50,000 prize up for grabs and the renowned competition is sure to capture the attention of many talented singers on the island as they attempt to emerge victorious in on of Malta’s favourite singing TV shows.

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Over 20,000 attend full capacity Foo Fighters concert in New York

Jun 21 2021

Following the lifting of COVID-19 health measures last week, more than 20,000 people gathered in New York to watch the Foo Fighters at a full capacity event. The event in Madison Square Garden allowed the whopping guest amount for the first time since the pandemic started. With over 70% of adults in New York vaccinated with at least one dose, the measures were lifted off commercial businesses, social settings, sports and recreation events, construction, manufacturing and retail.

There were no social distancing or mask requirements regulations at the 8:00 pm concert. The concertgoers however had to be fully vaccinated in order to attend, with everyone showing proof of this at the door. These rules did prompt some protest from anti-vaxxers, but the concert went on as part of the Foo Fighters’ delayed 25th anniversary tours.

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