Full Name: Josef Camilleri
Stage Name (if any): the ‘xaru’ in XARULÙ
Date and Place of Birth: 21/10/83
Website/Social Media Links:
http://www.facebook.com/xaruluFavourite Style of Music: Varies from classical stuff to modern. Usually guitar based but not only. I also like disco funk, 80’s synth sounds and beats.
Artists who inspire you: Everyone. You can be at any place and get inspiration, all you need is to walk in a place and listen to something on the wrong beat and you’ve got a beat or a start of something cool.
What would be a perfect day for you? Waking up late in the morning with a solid strong cup of coffee and English breakfast. The rest can be anything music related and productive, or an easy drive in my classic. Almost everything goes as long as I am not in a hurry or hassled in any way.
What would your friends say they appreciate the most about you? I guess I can’t really answer that, you’d have to ask them
What is your most valued material possession? I guess that would be a few old amps and a classic car.
What do you like most/least about the music industry? Sorry I can’t say I am into industry, I am more into music because it is who I am.
I don’t really know how it works and I guess it is not my job to know the tiny details. Industry is driven by money and gain, what I do is something different. It doesn’t really lose money but my music supports itself. I am happy that way. In general today it is all a bit fake and processed and nothing is what it seems. Some are really talented while others are more popular. It is life and it will always be like that I imagine.
What skills/personal attributes are most important to being successful in music? Ambition, drive and determination. These apply in any field and talent of course is important as well as a good personality and presentation. Personally I really appreciate artists who are down to earth no matter how big they have made it – Adele and Dave Grohl come to mind.
Who were you, or would you be nervous to meet? I met a few artists and being nervous comes as standard. I’d like to meet David Gilmour to be honest but I’m not working hard at it yet.
Is there something you would like to do more of in the future? Being able to do more my stuff - music, recording, guitar building, travelling and learning. Most of all I’d like to have a clear mind for it the most.
Where would you like to find yourself in ten years? I don’t have a place but rather a state. I’d say working happily and in a comfy way with all business taken care of. But to quote a famous song maybe ‘Any way the wind blows’.
What personal advice would you give to someone wanting to pursue a career in music? Be yourself and never stop, be real and keep going.
Full Name: Luke Agius
Stage Name (if any): Lulu’
Date and Place of Birth: 4 September 1991
Website/Social Media Links:
http://www.facebook.com/xaruluFavourite Style of Music: Classic and Rock
Artists who inspire you: Chopin, John Lennon, Beatles
What would be a perfect day for you?
Basically waking up go to the studio and work on some music. I would also include quality time with family and later on chill at the bar with a couple of friends.
What would your friends say they appreciate the most about you?
They know I like to help everyone and they appreciate I’m mature and can have fun with simple things.
What is your most valued material possession?
I own a VW Golf GTI and some high quality guitars of course
What do you like most/least about the music industry?
I wish we can have more opportunities, be more appreciated and have less hectic lifestyles in order to survive and succeed in what we love to do.
What skills/personal attributes are most important to being successful in music?
Investing time and passion is essential. You need to be productive, enjoy what you’re doing and also find time to practise.
Who were you, or would you be nervous to meet?
I am obsessed with Chopin and his masterpieces so I guess I would be very nervous to meet him. Then I remember this cannot happen unfortunately.
Is there something you would like to do more of in the future?
I wish to study music at a more advanced level, maybe abroad, and also develop other ambitions like having a family.
Where would you like to find yourself in ten years?
I want to be happy with what I do and hopefully be established in the music scene.
What personal advice would you give to someone wanting to pursue a career in music?
Music requires dedication, sweat and effort. You need to work hard in order to develop your career, otherwise you’re wasting your time.
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