Skimmed
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
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.
2009:
Released their debut single Can't Stop on local radio station and reached no. 1 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
2010:
Single Napoleon played on local radio stations
Music video for Napoleon aired on Fresh and Funky (a local music tv program) and Calypso TV
Reviews and Press Releases
2010: Bugeja, Michael. 'Skimmed gig and video launch' in The Sunday Times - 4 July 2010 Borg, Pawlu. 'Shooting Napoleon' on RedWhiteMT blogspot Pisani, Robert. 'EP Review' - 21 January 2010
2009: Bugeja, Michael. 'Skimmed's crowning Glories' in The Sunday Times - 20 September 2009 Rejlic, Teodor. 'Skimmed Sounds' in Malta Today - 13 September 2009 Muzika Mod Iehor Podcast 175 Platinum Love, 'Skimmed' EP Review EP Review by Neus Subjex 2008: J.J. Formosa. 'Got Milk?' in Tune In Magazine - 24 February 2008 2007: Said, Alison. 'Skimmed Q&A' in Psyched, Betapsi Newsletter - December 2007
Discography
Studio Albums: Your head is too big for your crown (2009)
Compilation Bay Music Awards 2010 with single Can't Stop
Music Videos
Napoleon (2010). Directed by Moira Zahra and Eleonora Rose Abela.