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

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

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

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.