Stalko Explained

Stalko
Origin:	Malta
Genre:	Indie folk
Years Active:	2009–present
Current Members:	Chris Cini Tim Ellis Mike Stivala

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

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

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

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

Discography

Albums

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

Music Videos

• In a Hurry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyKwBs7qki0

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Reljic . Teodor . From deep hatred to undying love Stalko . MaltaToday.com.mt . en.
2. Web site: Untangled Media- . www.untangledmedia.com . Adem (UK) - Live In Malta at MITP Theatre Malta What's On . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101412/http://www.whatson.com.mt/en/home/events/3252/whatson.htm . 2016-03-04 . 2024-02-16 . www.whatson.com.mt.
3. Web site: Graphium et Aqua: Review: Stalko Grandiloquence album launch . Graphium et Aqua . 26 November 2012.
4. Web site: Reljic . Teodor . Paring down to the essentials Stalko . MaltaToday.com.mt . en.