WHAT's UP - a Sun-Sounds Blog

Choosing your first amp doesn't need to be complicated - a Sliema music shop's honest guide to what beginners actually need, and which NUX and Orange models we reach for first.

What actually matters when you're buying your first guitar in Malta — body size, budget, acoustic vs electro-acoustic — plus three real options to try in Sliema.

Need backline for a gig, wedding or session in Malta? Here's everything in Sun-Sounds' rental fleet — from Tama drum kits to our LD Systems Maui 28 G2 PA system — with day rates and how booking works.

A Sun-Sounds gift guide for musicians and percussionists, organised by budget — from €12 shakers to a full steel tongue drum.

Cost, difficulty, sound and portability compared — an honest answer to whether a beginner should start on ukulele or guitar.

Djembes, kalimbas, steel tongue drums, güiros and shakers — everything Sun-Sounds carries from Afroton, and how to choose where to start.

The djembes were only half the restock. Here's the rest of the Afroton line now in stock at Sun-Sounds: kalimbas, steel tongue drums, güiros and shakers.

Sun-Sounds has been quiet on the djembe front for a while — but not anymore. We’ve just taken delivery of a fresh shipment of handmade Afroton djembes, and our shop on Blanche Street in Sliema is once again alive with deep bass and cracking slap tone. Whether you’re picking up your very first hand drum or you’re a seasoned drum-circle regular, there’s a djembe in this batch with your name on it.

Sun-Sounds Sliema just added 44 vinyl records to the shop — classic rock, grunge, and alternative LPs, one copy of each. Here's the full list of what's in stock in Malta right now.

Are you ready to take your music skills to the next level? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, finding the right tutor can make all the difference. Luckily, if you’re in Sliema, you’re in a fantastic spot to connect with some of the best private music tutors around. Let’s dive into how you can find expert guidance and make your musical journey exciting and rewarding!

A rundown of the bands actively playing, releasing and gigging around Malta right now, grouped by genre with direct links to their Facebook, Instagram and websites.