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Tryst Arcane facebook.com < Back Tryst Arcane is a duo from Malta, formed by Alexia (vocals – Memento Nostri) and Julian (keys -Nomad Son). Taking Alexia’s ethereal vocals and layering them over haunting cinematic soundscapes, organ sounds or brooding piano riffs, the duo strikes a deviant balance between traditional song standards and music that you’d find accompanying a dramatic moment on screen. ‘Minimal Dark’ is a term that the duo coined for this genre of music that is particularly pronounced in their debut album, AUTUMN. Being it shorn of percussive instruments but rather composed of only two elements, that of keys and vox, this album is imbued with a solemn dreaminess and serenity. The Tryst Arcane project was reimagined with the introduction of the 3rd element which will be featuring in their upcoming album, Sun of Other Days. Their return sees an alliance with Emanuel Portelli ( Victims of Creation, Hemplifier) and his Mediterranean-inspired guitar tunes which led to conceptualise their compositions as an extended version of their minimalistic approach. While Julian’s synths hover over prog/post and space rock territories, the lyrics and chants transpire from a deep nostalgic place within a mystical atmosphere and metaphorical parallelism with science fiction’s time and space travel. Tryst Arcane have composed 35 minutes of conceptual and heterodox music that seamlessly entwines their various influences into an immersive experience that represents their artistic expression. “Music creation of our like will find a place in the hearts of a niche audience who feel the honesty that is within it and absorb what they need at that moment from it.” – Tryst Arcane Band Members Julian Grech Keyboards Julian Grech Alexia Baldacchino Vocals Alexia Baldacchino Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Autumn [CD] | Tryst Arcane More Details Autumn [Vinyl] (Graphite Limited Edition) | Tryst Arcane More Details Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Massacre House Party Ian Muscat < Back They don't do house, but they like to party - Massacre House Party are a surfy garage, post-punky, indie rock band who've been charming the tiny sunny island of Malta with their catchy, body moving tunes. Coolness has never been so proud to have as its ambassadors a trio, who joined forces even unknown to their good selves, to play a string of memorable live shows and unleash blistering, poppy singles to the people out there, as long as they enjoy themselves too. After a couple of years (2011 - 2014) with Sylvan Borg on guitars and Aaron Sammut on drums playing together as The Sylvan Aaron Massacre, alongside an inanimate click track and several layers of plastified synths, the band decided that they needed the helpful hand of Samwel Mallia (2014 - ), who through quick picking and slick fingering (on bass), the duo-now-trio became known to mankind as Massacre House Party. Band Members Aaron Sammut Drums Aaron Sammut Sylvan Borg Guitars Sylvan Borg Samwel Mallia Vocals, Guitar Samwel Mallia Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Eyes to Argus unknown < Back Eyes to Argus has a different sound that feels familiar. The band began from a long-term friendship and out of a shared love for post-rock, shoegaze, and ambient. Their sound today has a home in those genres but doesn’t reside there. Eyes to Argus’s songs are melancholic and uplifting, and distinctly catchy. ‘in habit’ is the second album by Eyes to Argus. It was released in July 2021 via Post. Recordings (Indianapolis, US). The album was pressed for vinyl by dunk!pressing (Belgium) and distributed in the US, EU, and Malta. Eyes to Argus signed with Post. Recordings in 2020. Kicking off their collaboration was a re-release of the band’s 2019 single ‘Microcosm’. The band released their debut album ‘VEER’ independently in 2017.A well-known name in the Maltese music scene, Eyes to Argus have played at many of the island’s top alternative festivals and have shared the stage with esteemed international acts such as Mokadelic, Staghorn, and Yndi Halda. Band Members Samuel Attard Drums, Percussion Samuel Attard Robert Farrugia Syntehesizers, Piano Robert Farrugia Ben Mifsud Joslin Vocals | Bass Ben Mifsud Joslin Samwel Mallia Vocals, Guitar Samwel Mallia Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Vinyl Paradise < Back Vinyl Paradise is a Maltese blues/blues-rock power-trio made up of Ben Bailey (guitar/vocals), Patrick Camilleri (drums) and Antoine Tonna (bass). Their collective love for the blues and knowledge of its conventions and techniques have resulted in the band delivering their own masterful take on the genre to audiences right across Malta and the UK. The three have had years of musical focus to develop their unique style, first meeting in the band The Creepers - another blues band focused on replicating the sound of ‘vintage American blues’ - and later forming the trio Vinyl Paradise in January 2017. The band spent the next few years honing their skillset and playing countless festivals, clubs, and concerts to an ever-growing audience. In February 2023, the band wrote and recorded a five-song live EP called “Live at Winehouse”, which they toured around London and Kent a few months later, with stops at venues including the Troubadour, the St Moritz Club Soho, and the Bourne Music Club. With the release of their debut album “Vinyl Paradise”, written entirely by the band and recorded at David Vella’s outstanding Temple Studios, the band is now geared and ready to take their bluesy sound and exhilarating live show to the global stage. Vinyl Paradise takes inspiration from the likes of the “3 Kings”, Cream, Gary Clark Jr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, amongst others. Their style blends blues, funk, rock n‘ roll, and soul, with deep grooves on the bass and drums laying the foundation for deft guitar-work and 60s-soul-inspired vocals. These elements are immediately recognisable in their original work, as well as any covers in their set, which are always reworked to satisfy these criteria. Band Members Patrick Camilleri Drums Patrick Camilleri Antoine Tonna Bass Antoine Tonna Ben Bailey Vocals | Guitars Ben Bailey Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Saint Vermin facebook.com/saintverminblackmetal < Back Band Members Zain Gauci Drums, Vocals, Guitars Zain Gauci Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Atomic Flame < Back Atomic Flame is a heavy metal band that was formed in 2022, rising from the ashes of other bands and the chaos of CoVid 19. The band comprises of four members, Lawrence Baldacchino, Nigel Buttigieg, Charles Buttigieg, and Marco Mule. In 2021, Lawrence Baldacchino, an experienced drummer, and Campos Gellel, a talented guitarist, met up to jam with the intention of forming a heavy metal band after their previous stints in bands like Fire and 12th Ode for Lawrence and Angelcrypt and Blind Saviour for Campos. The demise of Noogie's Crew in October 2021 provided an opportunity for Lawrence to approach Nigel "Noogie" Buttigieg, who accepted the invitation. With the band still incomplete, the search was on for a bassist, and in December 2021, Charles Buttigieg joined the band. Charles brought with him the lyrical talent that completed the band's musical ideas and formed them into songs. In July 2022, Campos Gellel left the band, leading to the band being renamed as Atomic Flame. The band quickly found a replacement in the form of Marco Mule, who hails from Sicily and has experience playing with bands such as Ricercados. On January 21st, 2023, Atomic Flame made their debut at The Garage in Zebbug, playing to a sell-out crowd of enthusiastic fans who came to witness these talented musicians back on stage. In 2024, Mule had to leave the band for personal reasons the Atomic Flame quickly found a new guitaris in James Galea, who was absent from the scene for around 10 years. On 20th September 2025 the band released their debut album 'Heavenly Punishment' Band Members James Galea Guitarist James Galea Nigel 'Noogie' Buttigieg Vocals, Guitars Nigel 'Noogie' Buttigieg Marco Mulè Guitars Marco Mulè Lawrence Baldacchino Drums Lawrence Baldacchino Charles Buttigieg Bass Charles Buttigieg Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Maleth Crucis Maria Catania < Back Maleth Crucis is a death metal band from Malta, formed in June 2020 by Carlo Calamatta (song writer & guitarist) and Michael Grech Sammut (vocals). The band soon enrolled Joseph Camilleri (Bass) after the name Maleth Crucis was baptised. The name Maleth Crucis comes from both Phoenician and Latin language. Maleth is the name given to our country, Malta, during the Carthaginians rule around the year 480 B.C. The name Crucis is the Latin word for Cross which is directly linked to the knights of Saint John. The band will take you into a journey of different stages of the Maltese history throughout the Punic period, Byzantine rule, Arab period, Norman Kingdom of Sicily rule, the Knights of St. John, the French and British occupation and enticing legends related to Malta. Band Members Michael Grech Sammut Vocals Michael Grech Sammut Joseph Camilleri Vocals, Guitars Joseph Camilleri Carlo Calamatta Vocals, Guitars Carlo Calamatta Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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The Melodija Golden Disc Award We’re excited to unveil The Melodija Golden Disc Award 2024 returning for its second edition to celebrate the incredible talent and diversity within our local music scene! After a stellar debut last year, we’re back to honor outstanding artists across six vibrant categories: Alternative Electronic Metal Blues / Folk / Jazz Rock Dub / HipHop / Pop *All participating albums are those released in 2024, making this a true celebration of the year’s best music This is your chance to support the music you love and have your say in who takes home this year’s Golden Disc awards. Join us in recognizing the creativity and passion that make our local music scene shine. Winners will be announced on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. Mark your calendars!

< Back Steve Buttigieg Piano Steve is a Gozitan pianist who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Malta. He began his musical journey at the age of 6 when he first started studying piano. As a pianist, Steve collaborates with a number of local artist and bands, playing at weddings, concerts, and various events all over the Maltese islands. Aside from this love for instrumental music. Steve has a keen interest in musical theatre and operatic music. He has participated in numerous opera and theatrical performances, showcasing his versatility as a musician. Currently, Steve is also a piano teacher at Clef House, where he imparts his knowledge and passion for music to aspiring young pianists. Discography Date Title Type Listen Member of : Follow the artist

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Rankin < Back Rankin’s sound combines the bluesy influence of thumping rock/metal legends like Motörhead and Down with a heavy dose of groove metal and a touch of sludge, thrash and alternative rock. The Malta-based band is comprised of Shaun Farrugia (Guitar), Gimli Ukkonen (Drums), James Byrne (Vocals) and Callum Hayden (Bass). The band was formed in 2018 after Shaun and James, who worked together as a graphic designer and content writer respectively, began jamming together with bassist Alex Lapinniemi (who stepped down and was replaced by Callum in 2022). After joining with drummer and former black metal vocalist Gimli in 2019, the band quickly took on a more solid shape as a serious metal outfit and their mixture of influences melded together to create a distinct dark and sludgy, but melodic, sound. The band used the Covid years to record their first album ‘Chrysalis’ with Clayton Cini of XIR Mobile Recording Studio and released it in April 2022. Band Members Callum Hayden Bass Callum Hayden Shaun Farrugia Guitars Shaun Farrugia Gimli Ukkonen Drums Gimli Ukkonen James Byrne Vocals James Byrne Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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