Freddie McKay – Going – Track of the Week
Freddie McKay was born on 1 January 1947 in St. Catherine, Jamaica. The details of his early life are scarce. McKay was a much loved and respected deejay, singer and songwriter whose career spanned…
Iration Steppas meets Roots Fire Sound – Fri 6 Nov
When: Friday 6 November Where: Evil Genius - 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 7pm to 1am, tickets from Roots Fire Sound Roots Fire Sound proudly presents, for the first time in Aotearoa,…
Iration Steppas meets Proto-Megazoid Sound System – Sat 7 Nov
When: Saturday 7 November Where: Hotel Bristol - Wellington 8pm start, tickets from Humanitix Third Eye Hi-Fi and Bigbada Boom Sound System combine to form Proto-Megazoid Sound System once again, for…
Reggae Republic – Fri 13 Nov
When: Friday 13 November Where: The Button Factory - Auckland 7pm start, $15 tickets Featuring Deep Dive in session. More info: The Button Factory Facebook
Stepping Forward – Sat 17 Jan 2026
When: Saturday 17 January Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington NiceUp is back in session with very special guest selector, direct from London Town, Conviction Roots. And Wellington…
The Mighty Asterix and Iharaira Starr – Sat 14 Nov
When: Saturday 14 November Where: Harleys Bar - 1130 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 9pm, tickets from Ticket Fairy Sub-Depot Sound Sessions return, this time featuring these two…
Adrians Wall, Miss Fee and Fish and Bread – Sat 28 Nov
When: Saturday 28 November Where: Harley's Bar - 1130 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 8pm to late, tickets from Ticket Fairy Fish and Bread are happy to present Adrians Wall and Miss Fee…
Sounds Almighty Sound System – Sat 28 Nov
When: Saturday 28 November Where: Moon Bar - 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 8pm to late, $15 on the door A night of roots and culture with selectors Topknot and Major Minor plus special…
Heretaunga Dub Club – Fri 18 Dec
When: Friday 18 December Where: The Cabana - 11 Shakespeare Road, Napier Tickets $20 from Eventbrite, limited $30 on the door Featuring Dubs Botanical (Piha), Jah Red Lion (Chile) and Little Bastard…
Horace Andy’s Dub Box: Rare Dubs 1973-1976
Horace 'Sleepy' Andy was born Horace Keith Hinds on 19 February 1951 in Kingston. His first recording was "Black Man's Country" in 1966 for George 'Phil' Pratt but it was not considered a success. It…
Triston Palma – Bad Boys – Track of the Week
Triston Palmer aka Triston Palma was born in 1961 and grew up in the Waltham Park area in Kingston, Jamaica. He decided early in his life he would be a great and influential singer (deejay). At eight…
Yeza and Rory Stonelove – Road Runner – Track of the Week
"Road Runner" features on reggae dancehall artist Yeza’s debut album Star of the East, a 12-track collaboration with Rory Stonelove, selector and producer of Stone Love Sound (JA). Released on Black…