Members
Vocals: Dorianne Cachia
Bass\vocals: Allen Gatt
Guitars\Vocals: Bernard Bonnici
Drums: Christian Cachia

Way back in 2004 a group of youths felt they could pass a message of hope to other youths through their music. Thus, the group Heartbeat was formed with the intention to convey the message that God is present in youths’ everyday life and that He is there with every beat of their heart. Hence the name of the group.

Their presence was immediately acclaimed at the Youth Mass celebrated at St. Gregory’s church Żejtun. Indeed, every Sunday evening at 19:15, the church; one of the oldest in Malta; is filled up with over 400 youths celebrating mass organized by youths for youths.

In 2007, the band Heartbeat debuted with the release of their first original song ‘Someway Someday’ on myspace.com. The song was very well received and was commended for the “impressive vocal combination of Dorianne, Bernard and Allen” by music critic Toni Sant.

In April 2010 HeartBeat were also invited to perform in front of Pope Benedict XVI and the crowd at the Valletta Waterfront during his visit in Malta.

Currently, HeartBeat are working on their debut album which should be launched by the end of 2010.

Visit their Facebook fan Page here and their myspace page here.

Read more about Bletchley Park by clicking here!

Music Video of Red Electrick’s fourth single -- ‘Who the Heck is Rek?!’.

Produced by No Sweat Productions.
Directed by Nick Morales.

www.myspace.com/redelectrick
www.jaggedhouse.com
www.poisontreerecords.com

Members:

Loathe has been around for 8 years and has released a spate of EPs and criss-crossed the UK repeatedly since then.

2009 sees Loathe record their debut full length album, Despondent By Design, due to be released later on in this year.

Loathe has shared stages with a few remarkable bands such as Sabbat, Detonation, Let ‘Em Bürn, SLAB, SevenYearsDead and K.O.Kaine, apart from local heavyweights SLIT, Beheaded, ItEM and Abysmal Torment.

The band plays a fiery brand of metal which fuses elements from the thrash and hardcore movements with the brutality of contemporary death metal.

Loathe has been praised extensively in the press. This is what has been said about their 2007 MCD Darkest Night Of The Soul:

“…….With this release Loathe should be brought to the attentions of labels rapidly, mostly owing to the material and the brutality of the mix that leaves no question as to the power of the songs…….”
[www.metal-observer.com]

“…….When they get it right, they get it spectacularly right…….”
[www.live4metal.com]

“…….the professionalism and talent displayed in the four tracks portrays a group taking their first steps towards an interesting career…….”
[www.ultimatemetal.com]

“…….Tight as ever and with murky melodic twists planted deep inside the blend of grating riffage…….”
[www.lib66.tk]

“…….A hard sledgehammer blow of thrashes and doom metal goodness…….”
[www.raised-horns.co.uk]

The Dark By Design Tour kicked off on Saturday the 24th of October and saw Loathe and SLAB go across the UK in 10 days.

Visit the band’s website by clicking here and their myspace page here!

This will not be a common two-band gig that you are used to. This will be one… One Indie Party! Lucinda Events bring together for us – Bletchley Park and Vinnie Vintage followed by DJ Bob at the lovely atmosphere of the Escape club ex-dukes.  Visit the club’s website at escapeclubmalta.com next to Corintia Marina Hotel in St Georges Bay.

More information about Bletchley Park may be found here.

Facebook Event page may be found here.

Members:

Malta based quartet – Alex, Daniel, Fede and Christopher aka Skimmed, have quickly established themselves among the local scene as a band who is undeniably in-your-face and full of energy.

They have just launched their debut EP – “Your Head Is Too Big For your Crown” recorded by David Vella at Temple Studios. Their first single “Can’t Stop”, from the debut EP which can be heard on the band’s myspace, topped the local charts. Skimmed were also nominated for and even performed during both the Malta Music Awards and the Bay Music Awards.

Skimmed have a familiar yet different sound, echoing the Pixies and a broad range of influences from 80s/90s indie, grunge and punk. The development of their songwriting shows how this band has succeeded in growing and maturing despite numerous setbacks. Their music is all about conveying their knowledge, history, rebellion, anger and poetry through energetic tunes.

Their songwriting and lyrics sometimes take a narrative perspective. From capturing the frustration of the underappreciated worker and the contempt they hold towards their impertinent superiors (Shitty Jobs) to the recollection of the boredom and recklessness of teens living in a small town area (Bored Games). Other times, they are just strangely surreal (Napoleon).

Send an email on skimmedtheband@hotmail.com to buy the band’s debut EP – “Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown”

Visit the band’s myspace page for more information!

The Following were the nominees

BEST SONG AWARD
AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS – BORDERLINE
CABLE 35 – MARY
CHRISTABELLE – EVERYTIME I BLEED
DRONED – LOVE TO LET
SCAR – MIND THE GAP

BEST BAND AWARD
AIRPORT IMPRESSIONS
EVE RANSOM
RED ELECTRICK
SALT
SCAR

BEST DANCE TUNE / REMIX
JOSEPH ARMANI – I WANT MAGIC
IRA LOSCO & DJ RUBY – WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH YOUR CABRIO
TOBY & NIKI GRAVINO – COVER YOUR EYES
U BAHN – BEAUTIFUL EYES
WINTER MOODS – MARIGOLD (TENISHIA REMIX)

BEST SOLO ARTIST
BROOKE
CHRISTABELLE
KRISTINA CASOLANI
MUXU
TALITHA

BEST NEWCOMER AWARD
BROOKE
DRONED
JEAN CLAUDE VANCELLE
RED ELECTRICK
SKIMMED

The BMAs also gave out a new award – the Bay Bands Trophy, which was created to help new talent gain the much-needed exposure in the Maltese music Industry and to get them noticed by the Maltese public.

The nominees for the Bay Bands award were:

BEIGE – FEELS GOOD
CHRIS ENRIQUEZ – CLOSEST THING TO LOVE
EXPLICIT – SHAME
SAM – ALL ABOUT YOU

…. and the following were the results!

BMA results
Best Newcomer: Red Electrick
Best Dance Tune or Remix: Ira Losco and DJ Ruby
Best Band: Airport Impressions
Best Solo Artist: Christabelle
Best Song: Christabelle
Special Performances: Beige.

Best Songwriter
Carrie – WINNER
Johann Schembri – Airport Impressions
No Bling show
Forsaken

Best New Artist
Bletchley Park
No Bling Show
Red Electrick – WINNER
Skimmed

Best Website
www.iralosco.com – WINNER
www.tribalimusic.com
www.pureruby.com
www.saltband.net

Best Album
Letter to Bernie – Paul Giordmaina
Thrill Me – Fire
The Elephants of Lanka – Tribali – WINNER
First Light – Nomad Son

Best Band
Forsaken
The Rifffs
Airport Impressions
Tribali - WINNER

Best Song
Me Oh My – Carrie
Borderline – Airport impressions – WINNER
Thrill Me – Fire
Mind the Gap – Scar
Everytime I Bleed – Christabelle

Best Video
Joseph Armani – Sunshine of Your Love
Miriam Christine – Alone Today
Carrie – Me Oh My
No Bling Show – Lucija u Samwel – WINNER

Best Dance Production
Joseph Armani – I want magic
Ruby & Ira Losco – What’s the matter with your Cabrio?
Tenishia vs Winter Moods – Marigold – WINNER
U-Bahn – Beautiful eyes

Best Image
Klinsman
No Bling Show
Tribali – WINNER
Sophie

Best Hip Hop / R’n’B Artist
Brooke
Christabelle
Muxu
No Bling Show – WINNER

Best Heavy Metal Band
Kartridge
Forsaken – WINNER
Fire
Nomad Son

Best CD Cover
Fire
Nomad Son
Tribali – WINNER
Forsaken

Best Female Artist
Ally
Christabelle
Carrie – WINNER
Indigo

Best Male Artist
Thomas Hedley
Jean Claude Vancell
Kevin Borg – WINNER
Glen Vella

The Malta Music Awards were first held in 1995 with the aim of giving a boost to the Maltese music scene. The organisers seek to reward the best of Maltese musical talent and encourage improvement in all aspects of music production during a spectacular performance showcase. Ever since its launch, this event has grown into the most awaited and followed national music event on the island, becoming the biggest local music event with more than 5000 people attending annually. The high standards achieved over the years bode well for the next edition, where another great show by Malta’s top artists is expected.

The organisers would like to thank the following companies for supporting the event: Coca-Cola, Vodafone, Springfield, Charles Grech and Co., Scratchers, Fexco, Women’ Secret, Square Concept, Jacap, Merisi Caffe, Orienta, 202 Jewellers, Toni & Guy, The Ministry for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, and the MFCC.

Thanks to Nick Morales, Robert Carbonaro and Edric Micallef Figallo  for the updates!

The winner to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest will be selected on February 20.

The top 36 songs are:

Words are Not Enough – Tiziana Calleja
Fired Up – Foxy Federation
Beautiful Contradiction – Miriam Christine
Her Name Was Anne – Klinsmann
Samsara – Claudia Faniello
Fake – Jessica Muscat
Twenty Thousand Leagues – Mike Spiteri
If I knew – Cynthia Attard
Stories – Lawrence Gray
Three Little Words – Ruth Portelli
Here I Am – Raquela
Mirage – J.Anvil
Pizzicato – Aldo Busuttil
The Best Years – Godwin Lucas & Eve Daly
Once in a lifetime – Nadine Axisa & Clifford Galea
Who cares? – Josef Tabone
Broken – Silver Clash
I surrender – Francesca Borg
Save a life – Wayne Micallef
Ole Satschmo Blues – Claire Galea
Waterfall – Pricilla & Kurt
Euphoria – Baklava
Moments – Dorothy Bezzina
Change – Richard Edwards
All I need – Petra Zammit
Hypnotized – Rosman Pace
Velvet Ocean – Eleanor Spiteri
My dream – Thea Garrett
Curiosity – Ally
Hold On – Pamela Bezzina
Good Intentions – Audrey Marie Bartolo
Silver Rain – Roger Tirazona
Choices – Eleanor Cassar
Just a little more love – Glen Vella
One For You – Ryan Dale & Duminka
Grave Dancers – Dario Bezzina

At the moment “Jeremy T” ranks a good 20th out of over 300 worldwide contestants and to win the competition he needs to get into the top 10! The prize is a massive opening set at the BPM festival in MEXICO!! alongside some massive international names.

So lets help this guy out! IT IS VERY SIMPLE AND FREE!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS THIS

STEP 1: click on this link: http://www.audioacademy.fm/compete/vote/10350

STEP 2: scroll down to the bottom and look for 2 buttons “Share on facebook” & “Email your friends” and by clicking on them both you will adding more points to this Maltese talent!

This may be done once a day and all it takes is a few clicks. The closing date of this competition is the 14th of December, 2009 so hurry up!