Dominick – Computer Trim
(Powerhouse, 1987) Way back when the likes of Collie Buddz, Alborosie, Gentleman and even Snow were still getting tucked into to bed by their respective mamas, there was a white boy deejay who truly…
Computerised Dub – Sat 9 Feb 2013
When: Saturday 9 February Where: Medusa - 154 Vivian Street, Wellington 10pm till late Ghetto Red Hot presents a night of heavyweight digital, dub, raggamuffin, dancehall and 8-bit reggae.……
Interview with Disrupt (Jahtari)
Naram talks to Disrupt, founder of Leipzig-based label, Jahtari, who is set to reach Australasian shores this March. First off, for those Kiwis unfamiliar with your music, can you please explain what…
Diegojah – Step Inna Di Dance b/w Gosple Fish – Lord of the Ring
(Big Toes Hi Fi 7") Originating in Edingburgh, Scotland, Big Toe's Hi Fi (like their fellow Scots Mungo's Hi Fi) have expanded from a sound system reveling in massive bass bins to a full on record…
Naram Mix for NiceUp
Naram digs out some of his favourite records from the golden era of Jamaican digi, with a sprinkling of tunes from the modern digikal revival. Mixed down to cassette. More info: NiceUp SoundCloud
Naram Top Ten – February 2013
Naram is a reggae selector, producer and promoter from Mt Crook, Wellington. Though he has nuff love for loads of music from across the spectrum of Jamaican (and outernational) sound system culture,…
Snoop Lion ft Mavado and Popcaan – Lighters Up
A lot has been said about the 'reincarnation' of Snoop Dogg into Snoop Lion and his teaming up with Major Lazer. Some has been positive but a lot has been negative. Firstly lets address this from a…
Jah Red Lion – Sat 26 Jan 2013
When: Saturday 26 January Where: Fast Eddies - Level 1, 125 Manners Street, Wellington Based in Auckland city and influenced by Jamaican recording artists, Jah Red Lion is a reggae singer with a…
Gappy Ranks – So Lost / Max Edwards – Inner City Blues
So Lost - Gappy Ranks Fari Riddim (Peckings 10") This is more goodness coming out of the Peckings camp. The Pecking's brothers, Chris and Duke, have built a solid reputation for their relicks of…
Newtown Top Ranking – Jan and Feb 2013
When: Saturday 19 and 26 January and 2, 9, 16 and 23 February, 1-6pm Where: Baobab – 152 Riddiford Street, Wellington Come to Baobab Cafe, Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 6pm for Newtown Top Ranking –…
Wake the Town – Sat 19 Jan 2013
When: Saturday 19 January Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 10pm till late, free! Musical Discs Coming Your Way! Wake the Town is back in session for 2013. This time with special guests…
Disrupt Jahtari Mix for NiceUp
Jahtari head honcho Disrupt, prepares a selection of his favourite tunes from the classic early-1980s rub-a-dub period. More info: NiceUp SoundCloud