One Love One Heart Festival
2 - 3 September 2017, Woodland, California We checked the forecast and were slightly alarmed to find a high temperature of 43 degrees celsius for the weekend of One Love One Heart (OLOH). A bit high,…
Rudie Bam Bam Mix for NiceUp
Originally from Catalonia, Spain, and a working class hero back home, Rudie Bam Bam is a lover of rough Jamaican sounds and Northern Soul and has a compulsive addiction to collecting rare vinyl from…
Lutan Fyah – Things Are Not The Same
(Bent Backs Records, 2017) Digital! What an amazing time in reggae music the digital era was. And the first thing that got me on this riddim was the fire digital sound. A collaboration between…
Crazyeye Mix for NiceUp
Straight out of Titahi Bay, Porirua New Zealand, Josh aka Crazyeye brings some of his favourite selection. Growing up in Whakatane and moving to Wellington in the late-90s saw Josh surrounded by the…
Double Tiger – Sharp and Ready
(Easy Star Records, 2017) Sharp and Ready is the debut full-length from Tour De Force member, Dub-Stuy Records co-founder, and John Brown's Body affiliate Jay Spaker aka Double Tiger. Expect…
Roots Agenda feat. Tenor Steppa Mix for NiceUp
Part 1 Part 2 All vinyl selection by Roots Agenda featuring Tenor Steppa live and direct, taking inspiration from both new and old dubwise riddims. Based in Bristol, the two perform at sound system…
Dub Terminator – Dub Toys
Dub Terminator consistently lives up to his namesake, and Dub Toys successfully pairs the Kiwi producer’s reliable low-end theory with a veritable crew of guests. The distinctive bass tone, amped-up…
Love vs War feature & interview with Messenjah by The Groove Thief
New Zealand-based label Reality Chant – comprised of Messenjah and Midnight Dubs – resurfaces with a fine EP showcasing a true Jamaican legend: Cornell Campbell. He is joined on this two-riddim…
Lucky Cat Zoë Mix for NiceUp
Lucky Cat Zoë began DJing at parties in 2000, progressing to her own club nights in South London. A collector of vintage vinyl, Zoë has a specialist interest in East Asian culture. She collects a…
Reggae Train – Fri 12 May
When: Friday 12 May Where: Poquito - 11 Tory Street, Wellington Come ride the Reggae Train! Taking you on a smooth and sensational journey through the finest musical landscapes, Ska, Rocksteady,…
Presenting Kingston All-Stars
From the heady opening until the skanking close, the Kingston All Stars' self-titled release showcases the genre-spanning skills of a famed and still-impressive musical coalition.
Dubs, Remixes & Rarities – Reality Chant Mix for NiceUp
Reality Chant Productions present an original selection of Dubs Remixes & Rarities from the Dubwize/Reality Chant vaults. Complied and mixed by Messenjah, this showcase features original works…