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When Grief Becomes Generated: On AI, Artistry, and Responsibility
This week, I was confronted with something that left me deeply unsettled: an AI-generated “song” written about the tragic death of Polish girl Oliwia Wojnowska, prompted by Maltese man Kenneth Schembri, and reportedly played at her funeral. This is not a criticism of a grieving family, nor of the decision to include the song at her funeral. Music has always been a vessel for mourning. If the song brought comfort to those closest to Oliwia, that is something that deserves resp
Shannah Muscat
Feb 182 min read


sry4.wav’s Latest EP Proves Cloud Rap Has a Home in Malta
sry4.wav, still holding their title as Malta’s first and only cloud rap collective, recently shared a 4-song EP titled Ex Machina, born from a collaboration between producer ARCHIVE$ and vocalist Astris.
Shannah Muscat
Jan 271 min read


Miley - a musical rabbit hole
The Discovery I fell into a rabbit hole after seeing a tweet (an X? I refuse to pick a side) by a Camila Cabello fanpage. Not my usual content, but I digress. Expecting to hear a preview of a new pop song, I was met with a unique electronic sound, entirely different from anything I’d heard from her in the past. Immediately, I wanted more. A bit of digging led to disappointment: the clip came from a song originally meant for Cabello’s album C,XOXO , but one that never made the
Shannah Muscat
Dec 6, 20253 min read


September Monthly Picks
As the seasons begin to change, so does the music in my rotation. September saw several exciting releases from old favourites, and who...
Shannah Muscat
Oct 8, 20252 min read


August Monthly Picks
August went by in a blur, but good music always lingers. As summer closes and we slip into the heavy, humid days of autumn, these are my...
Shannah Muscat
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Fashion For Freedom - Charity Event Launched in Aid of Palestinian Refugees
A charity event titled Fashion For Freedom has been announced, with the aim of raising funds for Palestinian refugees who have come to...
Shannah Muscat
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Freddie Portelli’s Greatest Hits Return with D’Amato Records
On May 30 th 2025, I had the privilege of attending the record launch for the newest pressing by D’Amato Records; L-Aqwa Suċċessi – a...
Shannah Muscat
Aug 21, 20254 min read


L-Aqwa Suċċessi ta' Freddie Portelli jirritornaw ma' D'Amato Records
Fit-30 ta’ Mejju 2025, kelli x-xorti nattendi t-tnedija tal-album il-ġdid ta’ D’Amato Records: L-Aqwa Suċċessi – ġabra tal-aqwa...
Shannah Muscat
Aug 21, 20253 min read


July Monthly Picks
The first thought entering my head as I start off this article is how is it already August ; the second thought is I'm writing this 10...
Shannah Muscat
Aug 11, 20252 min read


June Monthly Picks
As the month of June comes to an end and we enter into the blistering heat of July, we get to look back onto another great month of...
Shannah Muscat
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Exisle: sry4.wav Redefines Malta’s Underground with Cloud Rap Debut
"If they ain't make it then I wanna be the first, deep deep down I just wish this dream works." - The opening line of Exisle ,...
Shannah Muscat
May 22, 20253 min read


May Monthly Picks
May has possibly been my most varied month when it comes to music so far. April saw an incredible collection of new releases which I...
Shannah Muscat
May 22, 20252 min read


Lost in the Clouds – A look into the world of Astris
This interview was written in January as part of a school project, but I finally get to publish it now. As a result, some information is...
Shannah Muscat
May 20, 20254 min read
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