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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 7 AUGUST 2016 This Week 33 WHAT'S ON 'The location doesn't matter' TEODOR RELJIC speaks to electronic musician Clint Spiteri who, apart from his ongoing involvement with the trio Dolls for Idols, will be performing at SickFest on August 14 as his solo alter-ego, KNTRL What is the main thing that keeps you writing and performing on this island? Writing music is something that gives me satisfac- tion and freedom to express myself. The location doesn't really matter for me. How has the alternative music scene in Malta changed since you first started? Are there more or fewer opportunities for musicians within this genre on the island right now, as compared to five or six years ago? Back in the 2007-10 I felt the scene was a little bit more vibrant with regards to bands and gigs. In my opinion there was more potential in the scene. Nowa- days the worldwide alternative scene feels a little bit lost, with not much to look up to, which I think is also reflected in local bands. There's only a few local artists which are currently releasing interesting tracks in my opinion. My thoughts are also the same for the alterna- tive scene globally. Opportunities are limited, various places that used to be available for frequent gigs are now closed and we now have only a few places left – which leaves the bands with less choices and therefore less opportuni- ties. Bands have to work hard to get a stable, regular crowd and following. Realistically speaking, we have no industry in this sector but we do make efforts to keep this scene alive. I can say that since the 2007 the alter- native scene has remained more or less similar to how it was before it just now we have less places to play. However apart from all the limitations, bands still get local gigs, few following and maybe some radio play. What are some of the key characteristics of your sound, and how has it evolved over time? Dolls for Idols were the act that got me into electron- ica. Back then the sound was much more raw – which was totally okay for an electronic/punk band. Now, I'm more comfortable to translate my thoughts into actual music via synths. KNTRL is more about digging into sound synthesis: sounds with less rawness and more feeling. Who are some of your favourite contemporary Maltese musicians, and what do you like about them in particular? Fuzzhoneys: I like that raw sound they have and also Francesca's voice. I also like stuff form The Velts and Brodu. Are you looking forward to performing at Sick- Fest? What can your fans expect from you during this event? I've already played at sick fest in 2012 with Dolls for Idols, and it was an awesome experience. The organisers are really cool lads and also profes- sional. So yes, I'm very much looking forward to this edition. I will be playing some originals from my up- coming release on OFF recordings and also some am- bient stuff, moving to melodic techno at later stages of my set. SickFest will be taking place at Beachaven, Xemxija on August 14 from 16:00 Clint Spiteri – aka KNTRL AUGUST 14 Metal Waves II Heavy metal boat party aboard the Hornblower, Bugibba at 18:00. Featuring live bands Loathe and Ascendor, with DJ sets from DJ Twiggy and DJ Toty. Hosted by Malcolm Alden. AUGUST 23-25 Kelma Kelma Nota Nota Three concerts combining Maltese music and literature at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta at 21:00. The first concert – Tlaqna Nghabbu – will be taking place between June 21 and 23; the second – Kuncert Bla Vat – between June 26 and 28 and Ghal Kbar Biss between August 23 and 25. Featuring Daniel Cauchi and the Big Band Brothers, Ray Calleja and Michael Spagnol. BOOK LAUNCH AUGUST 10 BOOK LAUNCH: A MATERIALIST REVISION OF MALTESE HISTORY BY MARK CAMILLERI Book launch of historian Mark Camilleri's book A Materialist Revision of Maltese History: 870-1919 at The Fortress Builders Interpretation Centre, Valletta at 19:30. Influenced by Hegelian philosophy and Marxist materialism, the book poses new critical perspectives based on previously known and accepted historical data. Some interesting primary sources of note, which will be revealed for the first time, include the police logbooks of the early 20th century. MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS AUGUST 10 Zejtun Heritage Treasure Hunt Żejtun Organisation to Empower You (ŻOEY), will be a organising a fun treasure hunt for children and youths, around the historic streets of Żejtun from 18:00 onwards. Meeting place: Ġnien l-Għannejja Żwieten (known as St Gregory's Garden). Required: Camera (mobile camera also can be used) Application: FREE. Form a group of 4 people and then apply from the Żejtun Local Council, St Angelo Street, Żejtun. For more information visit www. zejtunlocalcouncil.com or call on 9920 3815. Tommy Emmanuel will be performing at Pjazza Teatru Rjal on August 10 The Delicata Wine Festival ends today Discussing the 'Science of Love' at the University campus tonight

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