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…
Foreigndub Mix for NiceUp
Foreigndub take you higher with reggae to dancehall vibes, deep within the concrete jungle of Sydney, Australia. More info: Foreigndub Facebook Foreigndub SoundCloud NiceUp SoundCloud NiceUp…
Dub Camp 2016
7 - 10 July 2016 @ Carquefou, France Dub Camp 2016 was an incredible experience with 19 sound systems (actual sound systems!), many other DJs, singers, players of instruments, sound conference and…
Culture In The Dance Special – Fri 22 Jul
When: Friday 22 July Where: Souledge Music Club - Stresemannstr. 112, 22769, Hamburg Featuring: Crucial B Hawk I Roots | Reggae | Digital
Foundation Sound & I-Kong – Don’t Sell Your Soul
Foundation Sound (2016) Out now on 7", a heavy new piece of modern roots music with a vintage touch, as an almost 70-year old I-Kong delivers the message "Don't Sell your Soul" over a riddim produced…