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Stalko

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Stalko
Stalko's "Grandiloquence" Album Cover
Stalko's "Grandiloquence" Album Cover
Background information
OriginMalta
GenresIndie folk
Years active2009–present
MembersChris Cini
Tim Ellis
Mike Stivala
Websitestalkoband.com

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).

In addition to the typical guitar/bass/drums setup, the trio always employs instruments such as piano, violin, glockenspiel, accordion, harmonica, melodica, ukulele.

History

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Stalko 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

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The 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

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The band released their second album, A Long Wave Goodbye, in March 2016. It was released at the Palace Theatre, Paola.[4]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Grandiloquence (2012)
  • A Long Wave Goodbye (2016)

Music Videos

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References

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  1. ^ Reljic, Teodor. "From deep hatred to undying love | Stalko". MaltaToday.com.mt.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Graphium et Aqua: Review: Stalko Grandiloquence album launch". Graphium et Aqua. 26 November 2012.
  4. ^ Reljic, Teodor. "Paring down to the essentials | Stalko". MaltaToday.com.mt.