United Nations of Dub Weekender
28 - 30 March @ Prestatyn, Wales The much anticipated and well-attended United Nations of Dub took place from 28 – 30 March. This 3-day indoor sound system festival that is only in its second edition…
Chronixx – Capture Land
This is the second time I have reviewed a Chronixx tune here, but to be honest, if he keeps up this high calibre, you can expect a few more! 'Capture Land' is off his latest 'Dread & Terrible’…
Hamburg Connection: Crucial Vibes and I-Livity I-Fi in Aotearoa
This summer, local reggae fans were treated to a unique reggae experience. Crucial B of Crucial Vibes Sound System and Julian Livity of I-Livity I-Fi-Roots and Culture Sound System, two veteran…
The Shantells (Chantells) – Children of Jah Jah
Hammer 7" As people who know me will testify, I struggle with new-fangled advances in online communication. I have just got my head around eBay and Facebook when more things present themselves!…
RSD (Smith & Mighty, Bristol, UK)
When: Saturday 17 May Where: Meow - 9 Edward Street, Wellington 10pm till late, $10 before 12am, $15 after Profits go towards the rebuild of the Rongotai Hi Fi Sound System lost in the Wellington…
Fire Facts – Earth in Turmoil
Sky High Imprint - JA (1984) This killer reasonably rare 7" came to my attention on a recent visit to the Kindred Sound System yard in Christchurch. I had a copy of a 2011 relick produced by Chazbo…
Busy Signal – Well Prepared
Yes, Busy Signal again. Since getting released from jail in 2012, the aptly named Busy Signal has been making all kinds of moves. He has dropped collaborations with mainstream pop group No Doubt and…
The Uplifter (UK)
When: Thursday 20 March Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington Direct from Southampton, UK, the Uplifter reaches Wellington as part of his NZ tour. Reggae, heavyweight Dub, traditional Jamaican…
Wreck It Up Crew Mix for NiceUp
London’s best kept reggae secret, the Wreck It Up Crew, have been blowing the roof off clubs since way back when with their unique, positive, and uplifting style, harking back to sound system days…
Dancehall Nice Again
When: Saturday 15 March Where: Afrika - 18 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington 10pm start, $5 on the door Featuring special guest, New Zealand's hottest dancehall queen, Silva MC. Plus DJ Art, Badjah and…
YT – Straight Outta Britain – Wellington
When: Saturday 8 March Where: Laundry - 240 Cuba Street, Wellington With: Art Official, Winston Spliff, The Shady Lady & Alec.Tron 10pm till late, no cover charge Straight Outta Britain, YT, a…
The Royals – If You Want Good
12" Warrior Records (1978) The Royals are one of those groups who I believe don't get the recognition they deserve. The group's line up has varied over the years but at its heart was Roy Cousins.…