Interview with Andrew Penman from Salmonella Dub
I caught up with Andrew Penman from Salmonella Dub and chatted with him about outdoor festivals, the Freak Local EP, their new Freak Controller album, and dub music in NZ. I had just got back from…
Salmonella Dub – Freak Controller
The ten- track album starts off with Restless Soul - a five and a half long drum n base track with minimal lyrics and nice use of a guitar strum over the top - classic Sal Dub dnb sound. Up &…
The Tek Ova – Sat 28 Nov 2009
When: Saturday 28 November Where: The Craftsman - 1 Courtney Place, Wellington 10pm to late, $5 before 12am, $10 after NiceUp Crew meets Savannah Entertainment. NiceUp Crew - Ras Twig, Lady Acroline,…
Interview with Cavi Borges – director of L.A.P.A.
NiceUp talks to Cavi Borges, director of L.A.P.A. - a film about the melting pot and focal point of Rio's vibrant music scene and the Brazilian artists that live and work there. Cavi, can you tell us…
Firehouse (Sydney) – Fri 13 and Sat 14 Nov 2009
Auckland - Friday 13 November at Khuja - 536 Queen Street, $10 on the door Wellington - Saturday 14 November at Havana - 32 Wigan Street, free Sydney's top ranking reggae crew - Firehouse - L.Static…
Interview with Cotti
NiceUp talks to UK producer and selector, Cotti, reaching our shores this November. First up can you introduce yourself and give the readers a bit of info about your musical background? Yo, my name's…
Sgt Benji Top Ten – November 2009
Sgt Benji originally hails from Wellington. His interest in music, particularly reggae, began in his early teenage years and he worked at a small inner-city record shop part-time while still at…
Deadly Hunta & Skitz (UK) – Ghetto Red Hot New Zealand Tour – Thu 15 to Sat 17 Oct 2009
NICEUP.ORG.NZ & NEWTOWN SOUND IN ASSOCIATION WITH BASE FM, RADIO ACTIVE & RDU PRESENT DEADLY HUNTA & DJ SKITZ (UK) 'GHETTO RED HOT' 2009 NZ TOUR THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER - DOUBLE HAPPY, CHCH…
Elephant Wise – The Reasoning
The Reasoning is a refreshing full length offering from Kenyan-born, Queensland-based Elephant Wise. The debut album has a good balance of contemporary roots and dancehall, with a conscious message…
Deadly Hunta Top Ten – October 2009
Deadly Hunta has been shaking up dancehalls across the UK and Europe with his unrivaled lyrical styling, machine-gun ragga flows and massive and conscious vibes! Hailed as one of the most dynamic and…
Interview with MC Silva
NiceUp talks to dancehall queen - MC Silva - a woman bringing the hip-hop reggae vibes to Aotearoa. You've been surrounded by music all of your life - can you tell us a bit about your background and…
Rod Taylor – Where Is Your Love Mankind
To judge this album outside of the era it was produced in is foolish. First released in 1980, it has all the elements of a legend in the making. Mixed by Scientist and produced by Henry Junjo Lawes…