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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== | ||
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 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]]. | 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 | In 2009 the band recorded their debut EP [[Your Head Is Too Big For Your Crown]] at [[Temple Studios]] with renowned producer [[David Vella]]. | ||
== | ==Discography== | ||
'''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 Buy it here] | |||
'''Compilations''' | |||
*[[Bay Music Awards 2009 Compilation]] - [[Can't Stop]] | |||
==Music Videos== | |||
* | * Skimmed released a music video for Napoleon in 2010. The video was directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXhL3rIDBI0 Watch it here] | ||
==Television and Radio== | |||
'''2009''' | '''2009''' | ||
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*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. | *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. | ||
'''2010''' | |||
*Single Napoleon played on local radio stations | |||
* | *Music video for Napoleon aired on Fresh and Funky (local music TV programme) and Calypso TV | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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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 13:42, 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.
Discography
Studio Albums
Compilations
Music Videos
- Skimmed released a music video for Napoleon in 2010. The video was directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela.Watch it here
Television and Radio
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.
2010
- Single Napoleon played on local radio stations
- Music video for Napoleon aired on Fresh and Funky (local music TV programme) and Calypso TV