About me: I am James Debono a journalist by profession with a past of green and leftist activism.
Presently am working as a journalist with Maltese newspaper Maltatoday.
I have a Masters degree in history from the University of Malta where I specialised in popular culture and studies on the Inquisition Tribunal.
I also had an experience working on popular TV shows-an experience which left me very sceptical on the way the populist media works.
I am influenced by the ground breaking works of Michel Foucault but I also owe a lot to social theorists like Laclau, Antonio Gramsci, Louis Althusser and Karl Marx.
Politically I consider myself as a radical democrat with green and civil-libertarian leanings. I have strong views on civil rights especially because I live in a country which lags behind other European countries in these matters. Land speculation is the greatest threat facing the Maltese environment.
Confronting rising racism and xenophobia is another important issue in Malta.
So is the defence of public services and public land from private interests.
Although I believe that another world is possible beyond capitalism, I am inclined to green politics which is based on offering concrete remedies in the "here and now."
My music tastes are varied but my favourites are punk bands like The Clash, The Jam and the more recent Chumbawamba. I also find Bob Dylan one of the most inspiring song writers of all time.
My favourite fiction authors are Gabriel Garzia Marquez, Zadi Smith, Aldous Huxley, and Umberto Eco.
Spiritually I am inspired by Zen philosphy, Christian liberation theology and science itself which keeps me in awe of how the universe works.
I am now married to my beloved companion and the love of my life, Sue and I have a son.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who wants to discuss politics, history and ideas.
Subculture shall be hitting the stage on Saturday, 20th September @ Remedy & launch their 4th CD "REVOLT". Besides, it will also be Ramona's debut as Subculture main female vocalist.
Entrance fee is for Euros 5 & includes 4 live bands featuring Subculture, Shattered Pride, Abstrass & R.A.S. plus FREE shooter & ... Yeah FREE REVOLT CD!! All of this for Euros 5 ONLY. Mark this date on your calendar & join us at Remedy for a great nite.
Visit our profile on www. myspace. com/subculturemt & listen to our new track from REVOLT "The Earth Dies Screaming". Your views and comments are highly appreciated. Spread out the word
Subculture shall be officially launching their 4th CD REVOLT on 20th September at Remedy, PV. Besides during the same night, we shall also be officilly and publicly introducing Ramona, our new vocalist, who shall be singing with us not more than a 22 track play list including cover versions.
Stay tuned to our profile and check out our flyer for more updates and news for the lauching nite in the coming days and weeks.... Feel free to forward this message and we'll thank you in advance for your kind co-operation.
Our new EP "Lights! Camera! Action!" is now on myspace, and will only be available (in the meantime) at any of the upcoming gigs we're playing, the first being Thursday 12th June at Remix in Hitchin. See flyer below for details, and other gig dates..
12 Jun REMIX, Hitchin, UK 14 Jun SECRET SHOW, Shefford, UK 21 Jun CAMDEN BARFLY, London, UK 21 Jun THE EDGE BAR, CROYDON, London, UK 28 Jun THE TOGFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, Milton Keynes, UK 2 Jul CORN EXCHANGE, Hertford, UK 12 Jul RIVER FESTIVAL, Bedford, UK 15 Jul CULT STATUS @ 333, Hoxton, UK 19 Jul THE HAT FACTORY, Luton, UK 8 Aug EARTHWISE 888 FESTIVAL, Berkshire Downs, UK 9 Aug EARTHWISE 888 FESTIVAL, Berkshire Downs, UK 10 Aug EARTHWISE 888 FESTIVAL, Berkshire Downs, UK 14 Aug THE HAT FACTORY, Luton, UK
hi there James, hope your'e doing gr8. tanxs loads for adding us to your friend list.last sunday we finished the recording of the 4th Subculture cd titled REVOLT. WE'll keep you updated about the band soon. tc wishing you the best in life SUBCULTURE
