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Skimmed is an indie garage-rock band from Malta. The band's current line-up features Alexandra Aquilina (vocals/synth), Daniel Borg (backing vocals/guitar), Federico Cilia (bass) and Christopher "Toffer" Mercieca (drums). | Skimmed is an indie garage-rock band from Malta. The band's current line-up features Alexandra Aquilina (vocals/synth), Daniel Borg (backing vocals/guitar), Federico Cilia (bass) and Christopher "Toffer" Mercieca (drums). | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In 2009 the band recorded their debut EP [[Your head is too big for your crown]] at [[Temple Studios]] with renowned producer [[David Vella]]. | In 2009 the band recorded their debut EP [[Your head is too big for your crown]] at [[Temple Studios]] with renowned producer [[David Vella]]. | ||
==Television and Radio Play== | ==Television and Radio Play== | ||
2010 | '''2010''' | ||
*Single Napoleon played on local radio stations | |||
*Music video for Napoleon aired on Fresh and Funky (local music TV programme) and Calypso TV | |||
'''2009''' | |||
*Released debut single [[Can't Stop]] on local radio stations. The song occupied the No.1 spot in local charts for 2 consecutive weeks. | |||
*Nominated as Best Newcomers 2010 during the Bay Music Awards and Malta Music Awards. | |||
*Performed during Bay Music Awards and Malta Music Awards 2010 which were also aired on local television stations | |||
*As Fade the band appeared on teen oriented program [[A-70]] presented by Zoo comedians Owen and Daniel where they played and original and a cover version on national television. | |||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
Studio Albums | '''Studio Albums''' | ||
*Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown 2009[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037BALG2/ref=dm_dp_adp?ie=UTF8&qid=1265751061&sr=301-1&tag=vglnk-c9-20 Your head is too big for your crown] (2009) | |||
Compilations | '''Compilations''' | ||
Bay Music Awards 2009 | *[[Bay Music Awards 2009 Compilation]] - [[Can't Stop]] | ||
==Music Videos== | ==Music Videos== | ||
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXhL3rIDBI0 Napoleon] (2010). Directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela. | [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXhL3rIDBI0 Napoleon] (2010). Directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela. | ||
==See also== | |||
*[http://www.m3p.com.mt/wiki/index.php?title=Skimmed%27s_Crowning_Glories Skimmed's Crowning Glories (Michael Bugeja - The Sunday Times of Malta 20 Sep 2009)] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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[http://twitter.com/skimmedtheband Skimmed on Twitter] | [http://twitter.com/skimmedtheband Skimmed on Twitter] | ||
[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]] | [[Category:Musical groups from Malta]] | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 27 September 2010
Skimmed is an indie garage-rock band from Malta. The band's current line-up features Alexandra Aquilina (vocals/synth), Daniel Borg (backing vocals/guitar), Federico Cilia (bass) and Christopher "Toffer" Mercieca (drums).
History
The band was originally founded by Borg, Cilia and Manuel Mizzi during their Secondary school years at the Liceo in Hamrun. At this time the band was called Fade. In 2005 the band recruited female vocals Joanna Ellul who was soon replaced by current vocalist Aquilina while Ellul moved to the keyboards. This formation did not last long and Ellul soon left the band due to diverging musical taste.
The band soon began writing new material and changed their name to Skimmed and performed for the first time at Naasha in 2007 with The Areola Treat.
In 2009 the band recorded their debut EP Your head is too big for your crown at Temple Studios with renowned producer David Vella.
Television and Radio Play
2010
- Single Napoleon played on local radio stations
- Music video for Napoleon aired on Fresh and Funky (local music TV programme) and Calypso TV
2009
- Released debut single Can't Stop on local radio stations. The song occupied the No.1 spot in local charts for 2 consecutive weeks.
- Nominated as Best Newcomers 2010 during the Bay Music Awards and Malta Music Awards.
- Performed during Bay Music Awards and Malta Music Awards 2010 which were also aired on local television stations
- As Fade the band appeared on teen oriented program A-70 presented by Zoo comedians Owen and Daniel where they played and original and a cover version on national television.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown 2009Your head is too big for your crown (2009)
Compilations
Music Videos
Napoleon (2010). Directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela.