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Review: The Sunday Times of Malta
Interview: Manic Magazine 2005
P R E S S - R E L E A S E
Dripht Release their Second EP entitled "Global Warning"
Bay
Radio Music Award winner Dripht released their second EP, ‘Global
Warning’ in a live concert at Signals on Saturday 2nd July. Dripht
were supported by punk giants Batteries Not Included for this concert.
“Global Warning” was released by Reciprocal Records. The EP
was recorded at Temple Studios and is produced by award winning David
Vella (Rammstein, Philip Boa, Beangrowers, etc..). ‘Global Warning’
captures Dripht’s fusion of genres such as punk, rock, ska, dub
in a loud yet groovy crossover style characterized by lyrics of rebellion.
The EP comprises 5 tracks, namely "Guy on TV", "Old
Times Gone Astray", "Ecoloclast", a cover
version of the Rifff’s classic song "Dance Music for 80s
Depression", and "Rockin’ to Resist",
Dripht’s latest single which has hit the waves on Malta’s
top radio stations.
Artwork for the sleeve of Global Warning was carried out by Lisa Falzon, one of Malta’s top young artists. The EP is dedicated to late environmental activists and friends Julian Manduca and Maggie Borg.
PRESS QUOTES:
"The
sound on the new EP is brimful - more abundant, in your face and far-reaching
through the various styles of music they manage to incorporate –
not to forget a number of recent engaging and powerful live performances
in which they burned down the house with their rock n’ roll attitude.The
way I see it? - They’re here to stay!"
"Dripht
know how to make people move.. ‘Ecoloclast’ and ‘Guy
on TV’ have punchy choruses and this is what they excel at"
"Dripht's
debut was promising - Global Warning is a great leap forward!"
Welcome to Dripht..... rock'n'roll meets rebellion, art meets agitation. The militant funk is the fuel that feeds the Dub-Reggae-In-Punky-Hiphop-Tempo.
In 2004 Dripht released its self-titled debut EP, which was recorded at Temple Studios and Produced and engineered by award-winning David Vella (of Rammstein, Philip Boa and the Voodoo Club and Beangrowers fame). Consisting of three numbers and a video, the Dripht EP sold out within days upon its release.
Dripht hit the airwaves in Malta and won the hearts of leading music critics. The debut single ‘Mark Barnsley’ had massive airplay in top Maltese radio stations and quickly climbed the charts. The song won the 'Best Single' award by popular vote in the Bay Radio Music Awards 2004 organised by Malta's most popular radio station ( www.bay.com.mt ). Dripht was also nominated in the 'Best Newcomer' category during the Bay Radio Music Awards.
In 2005 Dripht released it’s second EP, ‘Global Warning’, consisting of five numbers, recorded at Temple Studios and produced by David Vella. Like 2004’s single ‘Mark Barnsley’, the first single of Global Warning ‘Rocking to Resist’ has hit the Malta radio waves and climbed the charts.
Both Dripht’s EPs were released in partnership with Independent Maltese label Reciprocal Records ( www.reciprocalrecords.com ). Dripht is currently seeking a record deal.
Dripht is one of Malta’s most exciting live rock bands, attracting large and diverse audiences for its live concerts, and creating a massive wall of sound and energy during its performances. The band has played live in a myriad of concerts, including shows headlined by itself as well as participation in top punk, metal and rock festivals in Malta. Dripht is preparing itself for international live performances in the coming future.
Dripht is made up of Nick Morales (Vocals, Guitar), Mike Briguglio (Drums), Fre (Bass) and Daniel il-Flambu (Guitar). < back to top >
Dripht Management
Tel.: +356 99828922; +356 99894634
Website: www.dripht.com
Email: dripht@gmail.com < back to top >