Dolls for Idols were formed in mid september, our friend Alicia had introduced me and clint to aaron one night after stating that we were looking for a drummer and basist, Aaron was very keen and we met for a jam at our garage the next day.me and clint were invited to Aaron's house for a meal and to be introduced to our basist Erick, we got along like a house on fire and the following day all of us met at the garage for our first jam as Dos for idos. Missing a few days we met nearly everyday after that, 10 tracks and 2 gigs down the line we are more enthusiastic than that first day..
New songs and ideas are always in process due to outcome of the gigs, i think im safe to say that the crowd enjoy them as much as we do, which is great and will make us push harder for more tunes and a better show..
Malta based quartet skimmed, have quickly established themselves among the local scene as a band who is undeniably in-your-face and full of energy.
The origin of skimmed can be traced back to dark bars with weak drinks and odd smells when the band, as teenagers were entranced by local bands such as Totema, Lumiere, BNI, Beangrowers and Dripht. These sparked a yearning to one day be on that stage until at last, in 2007 skimmed, with its original line-up did just this, beginning a series of gigs around the island with several top local bands.
After a short break and the recent departure of their original drummer, skimmed are glad to announce that the band are back on track and are currently in the process of producing their debut mini album at Temple Studios with David Vella. So keep an eye out for any updates in the coming months.
Skimmed have a familiar yet different sound, echoing the Pixies and a broad range of influences from 80s/90s indie, grunge and punk.
The development of their songwriting (for those who have followed the band from the beginning) shows how this band has succeeded in growing and maturing despite numerous setbacks. Their music is all about conveying their knowledge, moments, history, rebellion, anger and poetry through energetic beats, influenced by their lives and the lives of others.
Their songwriting and lyrics often take a narrative perspective, recounting stories, present and past, personal and not, causing the listener to reflect about otherwise overlooked and disregarded aspects of life. From capturing the derision that comes along with the sudden excess and fame (Ballad for a Teenage Queen II) to the boredom and recklessness of teens living in a small town area (Bored Games).
International Guests: MIKE DRED aka UNIVERSAL INDICATOR, KOSMIK KOMMANDO (Uk) MARCO PASSARANI (Italy) 030303 Rave Crew (Netharlands) EBOLA (Uk) DEBASSER (Uk) LUKE HANDSFREE (Uk)
Local Bands: NO BLING SHOW DOLLS FOR IDOLS SKIMMED + 1 Final Band to be announced!
Local Guests BRIAN JAMES MANTHRAX KATYA DANJELI JAMEZ vs MIKE JAY ZINGA SQUEAK ROK ON BJAN JENSEN KILATIV JON ROY HYSTERICBROS 1+1 RDR RESIDENTS CSS RESIDENTS
Live Graffiti and Visual showcases by: STREAM BEAM TEAM (030303, Netherlands) TUNNEL OF GOATS (Mlt)
From one open air festival to another, Complex Sound Sagacity are giving 200 of you ravers the chance to experience an exclusive trip to England from the 16th to the 19th July to continue to pursue their hunger for the best electronic music around, in one simple word - Glade Festival 2009!
Yes that's right, we have 2 tickets absolutely free for one of the hottest dance festivals around! (flight and personal expenses excluded) Here's how it works, the first 200 Microfest 09 tickets that will be issued will be eligible for this wicked prize, all you have to do is fill out your details (name, e-mail & contact number) on the back of your Microfest 2009 ticket and then come join us on the 26th of June for the Microfest 2009 free pre-party and you very well might be one of the lucky two to witness the unbelievable magic that is Glade Festival!
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Info About Glade Festival 2009
This years festival will take place on 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th July 2009. The location for 2009's festival has also been confirmed as the Matterley Bowl in Winchester.
By moving to this new location, Glade festival has been able to add new features to the proceedings. These include new stages and mini villages within the festival hosting a huge variation of acts [15]. Features included in 2009 are a mix of the new and the old.
Stages/Features announced: Glade Stage, Vapor (Bloc) , Club Tent, Avalon, Carmageddon, Rabbit Hole, Interstella,Come and Play, Pussy Parlure and the Solent Tent.
Headlining this year are the Electronic duo Underworld, with a UK exclusive live set for Glade festival. Some of the other artists appearing include; Booka Shade, Squarepusher, Juan Atkins, Carl Craig, Femi Kuti, Nitin Sawhney,Mutant Clan AKA Timo Maas and Santos, Dave Clarke, Finley Quaye, Adam Beyer, Freestylers (Live), Filthy Dukes, Annie Nightingale, The Bays feat. Beardyman, The Egg, Venetian Snares, Benga, Rusko (live), Toddla T, Digital Mystikz, The Qemists, Limewax, Drop The Lime, Sub Focus, Shitmat, Tim Exile, Starkey, Leeroy Thornhill (Ex Prodigy), Koma & Bones, Japanese Popstars, DJ Zinc, Duran Duran Duran, Kasey Taylor, Antix, Kid 606 and many more!!
New songs and ideas are always in process due to outcome of the gigs, i think im safe to say that the crowd enjoy them as much as we do, which is great and will make us push harder for more tunes and a better show..
