SK Simeon and Naram – Dem Wanna Be My Friend – Track of the Week
(Red Robin Records) Arriving on a bouncy minor-tinged riddim, the latest from New Zealand’s own Red Robin Records is another scorcher. “Dem Wanna Be My Friend” pairs digital rub-a-dub enthusiast…
Honey Boy – Homeward Bound – Track of the Week
If there’s a topic near to the heart of Jamaican popular music it is perhaps 'home'. Of course, 'home' may have different meanings. It could just be the room you're trying to convince that special…
Mark Professor – Rent Crisis
(Selection Train Records) Selection Train is a record label launched by long time selector and roots stalwart Jerry 'Perilous' Davies. Perilous began his selecting career as a founder member of…
Chris Lane Vintage Vinyl Selection – ‘72 Special Mix for NiceUp
"In 1972 I was 16 years old, and although I was still at school I had two paper rounds and a Saturday job which provided money for going out, clothes, and most importantly, records. While all but a…
Jah Red Lion and Qualliti – We Bless – Track of the Week
‘Righteousness we after.’ Whether or not dancehall is inherently tropical in sound, the vibe on 'We Bless' ensures that the outernational island connection between New Zealand and Jamaica is firmly…
Livity Mix for NiceUp
Livity’s obsession with reggae music began when he moved to Dunedin to begin a Fine Arts degree. He started attending reggae dancehall nights at Bath Street, saying ‘I was that annoying kid asking…
Prince Fatty feat. Earl 16 – Be Thankful For What You Got – Track of the Week
Love it or loathe it, Record Store Day does bring out some interesting tunes. This year was no exception! I headed down to Reggae Masters in Croydon where Dub Vendor is now based, to join in with the…
Wakamana Sound System Mix for NiceUp
Ali T began running sound systems in Scotland over 10 years ago. Always focused on reggae and bass music, he was a regular at the Mungo's Hi Fi 'Walk and Skank’ night in Glasgow and on the festival…
Jstar meets Max RubaDub – Dem Nah Ready feat Crosby – Track of the Week
Following on from his wicked Warrior EP, DJ, producer and remixer Jstar now teams up with Max Rubadub on his latest release. Max Rubadub out of Switzerland started his career as a member of the…
DJ Vadim – Fri 15 Mar 2019
When: Friday 15 March Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington DJ Vadim returns to Wellington on his Dubcatcher 3 Album Release Australasian Tour – Flames Up! Alongside local heavyweights The…
DJ Vadim Dubcatcher 3 Australasian Tour – 15 – 25 Mar 2019
DJ Vadim returns to New Zealand and Australia for the Dubcatcher 3 Album Release Tour – Flames Up! A prolific artist for over 20 years, Vadim is an evolutionist in sound, constantly pushing…
DJ Vadim interview by The Groove Thief
Shortly ahead of his Australasian Tour, which includes seven stops throughout New Zealand and Australia, The Groove Thief spoke with the infamous (or by now is it legendary?) DJ Vadim. TGT: What can…