Majestic Roots Mix for NiceUp
Majestic Roots Sound System is the creation of Mikey Downbeat, a stalwart of the reggae scene in Aotearoa. A deep roots selector, Mikey has a long history of playing roots, dub and reggae to…
Afro Delight Xmas Party – Fri 16 Dec
When: Friday 16 December Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington 10pm till late The Audio Mechanics - Ras Stone, Antsman & Range - celebrate Xmas in advance with their end of year session.…
Jstar Mix for NiceUp
London producer Jstar blazes trails with his high quality productions and deep digging selections. With a multitude of productions on major record labels through to independent releases, Jstar is…
Scotch Bonnet presents Puffer’s Choice
For the label’s seventh full-length LP release, well-regarded Scottish sound system specialists Scotch Bonnet (run by the mighty Mungo’s Hi Fi) have compiled a collection of favorites past and…
The Groove Thief talks to Jstar + Liar, Liar single review
Famed [and personal fav] underground mashup/remix extraordinaire Jstar, is on the cusp of a more 'traditional' album release with Stand To Order. Featuring respected vocalists Ranking Joe, Soom T,…
Reggae Train – Sat 29 Oct
When: Saturday 29 October Where: Poquito - 11 Tory Street, Wellington Come ride the Reggae Train! NiceUp and Poquito present the first session in a brand new series taking you on a smooth and…
Taiwan MC – Cool & Deadly
Listening to the whole of Taiwan MC's debut full-length Cool & Deadly is a musical explosion. Throughout, the skilled French singer, frequent Chinese Man collaborator, and sure confuser of…
Gooba Mix for NiceUp
Representing his hometown, Christchurch, New Zealand, Gooba has an ongoing passion for old school jungle and reggae music. He runs 100% vinyl, promotes strictly positive vibes and is instrumental in…
Rototom Sunsplash 2016
13 – 20 August 2016 @ Benicàssim, Spain I’m a little late with this review of Rototom Sunsplash 2016, but it is in good time to get you in the mood for New Zealand summer festivals. Rototom Sunsplash…
Roots Factory Mix for NiceUp
Frankie is a selector and co-operator for Roots Factory and Downbeat Melody Sound System. A traditionalist through and through, his selection and production is all grounded in a foundation style,…
Basskateers meets Sticky Joe, Sista Bethsabee & J.Pattersson – Culture Dub Records 10″
The latest 10" release for Culture Dub Records comes from the Basskateers and Sticky Joe, with Sista Bethsabée and (the doubly-skilled) J. Pattersson providing vocals while the instrumentals/dubs…
Reggae Jam
29 - 31 July, Bersenbrück, Germany Reggae Jam has been rated the number 1 reggae festival in Europe by Riddim magazine readers, and hearing this I had high expectations. I guess I experienced many…