Dennis Brown – Why Fools
Yvonne’s Special 7" / Thompson Sound 12" / Observer 7" (1981) As we approach what would have been Dennis Brown's 60th birthday, for this Track of the Week I've chosen a corker from 'The Crown…
Voices from Goa Sunsplash 2016
With the second annual Goa Sunsplash nearly upon us, The Groove Thief digs back into his archives to share these previously unpublished interviews from the inaugural event.
Foundation to Future Dancehall & Reggae with Grafta – Sun 8 Jan 2017
When: Sunday 8 January Where: Laundry - 242 Cuba Street, Wellington Grafta reaches Welly, reppin Pressure Dem Records. The best in dancehall and reggae, new school and old school! More info: Grafta…
Lighters Up – Sat 7 Jan 2017
When: Saturday 7 January Where: Afrika - 18 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington With DJ Grafta and Jnr Ranks.
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 2016
When: Friday 16 December Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington 10pm till late The Audio Mechanics - Ras Stone, Antsman and 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 2016
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…