Stepping Forward – Sun 3 Feb
When: Sunday 3 February Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington Featuring: Danny Lemon, Skaman and Crazyeye 5pm till late 3 heavyweight selectors bring strictly the best in reggae, roots, ska,…
Gwaan Gal Mix for NiceUp
A heavyweight music collector, record dealer, promoter, tour manager and DJ, Gwaan Gal has been a part of the New Zealand, Australian and Canadian music industry for over a decade. In New Zealand,…
Ranking Ann Interview and Jealous Man / War in the City 12” Review
Ranking Ann, known for her mid-80s studio work with Mad Professor and Ariwa Sounds as well as live sound system sessions with the Black Rock Posse, has been deservedly resurgent of late. Her lyrics…
Miss Fee Crucial Selection
For those who know me, this Crucial Selection will come as no surprise. ‘Housewife’s Choice’ by Derrick Morgan and Patsy ‘Millicent’ Todd, a tune I have played countless times over the span of my DJ…
Stinky Jim Mix for NiceUp
England is a divided and deluded Babylonian mess right now but I choose to take the glass half full approach and celebrate a heap of UK reggaematical tackle from back in the days of the Miner’s…
Sista Cini Crucial Selection
Big up NiceUp whanau for the opportunity to pick my Crucial Selection. It’s a tough call to select just one but I’m finally committing to Zen Bow - Impressions. “An obscure singer, whose entire…
Serocee – You’ll Never Find 7″
(Jambrum Records, 2008) I had my tunes on shuffle the other day and this wee gem popped up. I'd forgotten how much I like this tune, which made me realise I'd never picked up the 7". This was…
The Auckland Ska Festival – Sat 1 Dec
When: Saturday 1 December Where: Galatos - 17 Galatos Street, Auckland Two stages of live ska and reggae! 3pm till late, tickets from Undertheradar, $35 on the door
Auckland Ska Festival Mix for NiceUp
Rossco, co-founder of The Auckland Ska Festival, in the mix with a Ska Fest special. Check all these bands at the Festival, Saturday 1 December at Galatos! More info: Auckland Ska Festival AceTones…
Auckland Ska Festival 2018
NiceUp talks to Rossco, co-founder of the Auckland Ska Festival and guitarist in The AceTones, ahead of this year's event, Saturday 1 December. Can you tell us a bit about the history behind the…
Hidden Riddim – Fri 23 Nov
When: Friday 23 November Where: R Bar - 49 Cuba Street, Wellington Check the next Hidden Riddim, Wellington's monthly heavy reggae session. With very special guest from Sydney, Señor Bambu. And…
Micah Shemaiah – Roots I Vision
A celebration of clarity, this opening track off the eponymous album (out early 2018) ought to have rightfully cemented Micah Shemaiah’s position high among contemporary reggae singers. If that’s yet…