Stalko are a Maltese three-piece indie folk band consisting of Chris Cini, Tim Ellis and Mike Stivala. The band's gigging line-up has frequently included Michael Galea (drums), Manuel Pulis (drums), James Baldacchino (bass) and Thomas Cuschieri (bass).
Stalko | |
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 Stalko's "Grandiloquence" Album Cover | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Malta |
| Genres | Indie folk |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Chris Cini Tim Ellis Mike Stivala |
| Website | stalkoband |
In addition to the typical guitar/bass/drums setup, the trio always employs instruments such as piano, violin, glockenspiel, accordion, harmonica, melodica, ukulele.
History
editStalko were formed in the summer of 2009.[1] After months of song writing, the band made their debut public performance supporting English artist Adem Ilhan at the MITP Theatre, Valletta, on 6 February 2010.[2]
2012: Grandiloquence
editThe band's debut album was released in November 2012, with an orchestrated performance at the Orpheum Theatre, Gzira, Malta.[3]
2016: A Long Wave Goodbye
editThe band released their second album, A Long Wave Goodbye, in March 2016. It was released at the Palace Theatre, Paola.[4]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Grandiloquence (2012)
- A Long Wave Goodbye (2016)
Music Videos
edit- In a Hurry [1]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Reljic, Teodor. "From deep hatred to undying love | Stalko". MaltaToday.com.mt.
- ^ Untangled Media-, www.untangledmedia.com. "Adem (UK) - Live In Malta at MITP Theatre Malta | What's On". www.whatson.com.mt. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Graphium et Aqua: Review: Stalko Grandiloquence album launch". Graphium et Aqua. 26 November 2012.
- ^ Reljic, Teodor. "Paring down to the essentials | Stalko". MaltaToday.com.mt.