Red Electric (band)

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Red Electric
Also known as
  • REK
  • Previously Drive and Red Electrick
OriginMalta
Years active1995-present
Members
  • Joe Roscoe (vocals)
  • Ivan Borg (bass)
  • Peter Borg (guitar)
  • Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur (piano)
  • Robert Spiteri (drums)
Past members
  • Matthew James Borg (vocals)
  • Jonas Delicata (guitar)
  • Raphael Tonna (drums)
Websitewww.facebook.com/weareredelectric

Red Electric (formerly Drive[1] and Red Electrick[2]) is the name of a Maltese rock band formed in 1995. The original line-up was made up of Matthew James Borg (voice and keyboards), Peter Borg (guitars), Jonas Delicata (guitars), Ivan Borg (bass and backing vocals), and Raphael Tonna (drums).[3][4][5][6] The current line-up consist of guitarist Peter Borg, pianist Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur, bassist Ivan Borg, singer Joe Roscoe, and drummer Robert Spiteri.[7][8]

History

The band released its first single titled Shake in 1995. In 2008, the band changed its name from Drive to Red Electrick.[1] The band has since released four albums and eight singles. Its most popular releases are Dangerous, Young Again, Everybody's Listening and Paul.

In 2015, drummer Robert Spiteri took over from founding member and drummer Raphael Tonna.[8] In 2018, main vocalist Matthew James Borg left the band, citing personal reasons. Singer Joe Roscoe subsequently joined the band as main vocalist.[2][9] The name of the band was changed to Red Electric in 2022 and announced on social media alongside their new logo.[10]

In summer 2022, Red Electric released a new single titled Fix of You. The song was written in 2021 and speaks about being addicted to a toxic relationship and the positive reinforcement resulting from that relationship despite the risk it poses.[11]

Discography

  • Vine Lady (2011)
  • The Unplugged Sessions (2012)
  • Inside You (2016)
  • Tragic Optimistic (2019)

Notable collaborations

Red Electric have collaborated with multiple Maltese artists and groups. The band has released songs in collaboration with singers Joseph Calleja,[12] Destiny,[4][13] Luke Chappell,[6] and Ira Losco,[12] as well as the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.[14]

Red Electric have also collaborated with Maltese band The Travellers. The two bands created a concert series where the members of both bands perform together as a single band, with the concert setlist including songs from the discographies of both bands. The first of these concerts occurred in 2019 and was called "1", and the second in 2022 and called "ONE". Part of the proceeds from the 2022 concert were donated to the McDonald House Charities Malta which is an organization that helps families in need.[1][15][16][17][18][19]

References

  1. ^ a b c Azzopardi, Jean Paul (17 October 2019). "LMA Performance Spotlight: Red Electrick, Arguably Malta's Biggest Pop-Rock Act Of The 21st Century". Lovin Malta. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "New main singer for Red Electrick". TVM News. 21 January 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Red Electrick". gethitched.com.mt. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  4. ^ a b "Red Electrick release song with Destiny". Times of Malta. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  5. ^ "Red Electrick face the music". Times of Malta. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  6. ^ a b "Luke Chappell in new song with Red Electrick". Times of Malta. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  7. ^ Red Electric. "About". Spotify. Retrieved 13 October 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ a b Red Electric (16 March 2015). "WHO THE HECK IS ROBERT?!". Facebook. Retrieved 13 October 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Chucky (21 January 2018). "Joe Roscoe Named New Red Electrick Frontman After Matthew Borg Calls It Quits". Lovin Malta. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  10. ^ Red Electric (10 August 2022). "Hello! Here's our brand new logo". Facebook. Retrieved 13 August 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Red Electric release new song". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  12. ^ a b "REK is back". Times of Malta. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Watch: Red Electrick and Destiny join forces for 'Mistake'". Newsbook.com.mt. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Red Electrick launches nostalgic music video 'Young Again'". The Malta Independent. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Borg, Coryse (5 March 2019). "Red Electrick and The Travellers join forces for unique event". Newsbook.com.mt. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Vassallo, Alvin (10 April 2019). "WATCH: The Travellers and Red Electrick to join forces for first concert of its type". Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Reasons why you shouldn't miss out on The Travellers & Red Electric's ONE concert". Malta Daily. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "RED ELECTRIC AND THE TRAVELLERS TO JOIN FORCES THIS FRIDAY". Oh My Malta. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "What to expect from the ONE concert by Red Electric & The Travellers". Malta Daily. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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