Smashed to Shit is a local zine (think DIY magazine), designed and curated by David Cauchi, carrying the slogan “għall-punks, mill-punks” (for punks, by punks). For those familiar with Malta’s punk history, it echoes the spirit of the original MaltaPunks zine Pissed and Fucked Up, which featured contributions from notorious scene figures such as Kinnie (no, not the drink), Żgħiru, iċ-Ċiz, il-Baħri, and countless more. Though it features lengthy tales of the underground back i

Smashed to Shit launches GrintaFest, a new festival celebrating Malta’s punk community. The team behind Smashed to Shit: The MaltaPunks Zine is launching GrintaFest, a new DIY music festival dedicated to Malta’s punk scene. Taking place on the 21st of September at Tigullio, the festival is an extension of the ethos that has shaped Smashed to Shit: creating opportunities for local bands and bringing people together through DIY culture. GrintaFest will feature a lineup of Malt