The Solomonics
NiceUp talks to Auckland-based selector, producer and musician, Willi the Kid, about his latest project - The Solomonic Band. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your history in the NZ reggae…
Ghetto Red Hot South Island Tour – Wed 5 to Sat 8 Aug 2009
CHRISTCHURCH When: Wednesday 5 August Where: The Dux - 41 Hereford Street Featuring: Reality Chant Sound (Messenjah & Nazarite), Art Official and JP Money Price: Free DUNEDIN When: Thursday 6…
JP Money Top Ten – August 2009
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, JP Money is a versatile MC, promoter and producer. In 1999 he and his business partners decided to try and develop and change the party scene in Jamaica by forming the…
Soundclash Sound
NiceUp talks to MC Beau from Dunedin-based crew, Soundclash Sound. Can you tell us a bit about the crew - who is in Soundclash and what are your backgrounds? Soundclash Soundsystem consists of…
Katchafire
11 July @ San Fran Bath House, Wellington I don't think I need to give any background information on these guys, everyone knows them and what they are about, and if you don't then...where have you…
Dub Echoes Auckland Premier Screening – Fri 17 Jul 2009
When: Friday 17 July Where: Galatos - 17 Galatos Street, Auckland Dub Echoes Auckland Premier Screening and After-Party 7.30pm screening (75 minutes), Nibbles provided by Samba Cafe, 9pm party $10…
Salmonella Dub – Freak Local EP
After a small ripple of apprehension I was relatively relieved when I imported this bad boy into my i-Tunes library to the sound of familiar horn instruments and the groovy backing beat of the…
Dapht One Top Ten – July 2009
Dapht One is a forward thinking MC, DJ and promoter with a focus on growing and developing the Aotearoa bass culture scene. After starting out as a bedroom and 'drunk at that party' MC on Waiheke…
Reality Chant – Single Release Party – Fri 12 Jun 2009
When: Friday 12 June Where: Vintage Bar - Basement, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington 10pm till late, $5 on the door Featuring: Reality Chant Sound (Messenjah, Christchurch), Yardwise (Spin Zero,…
Ashtech & Polcari – Meditronica
Meditronica is a dub project by Ashtech and Polcari and features the talents of Dub Gabriel and Eraldo Bernocchi along with vocalists Raiz and Poppy Kinlogh. The album is due for release in June 2009…
Hikoikoi (self-titled)
Ah, Hikoikoi! Pure craft. If you enjoy a finely composed piece of art as much as the obligatory 'good tune', Hikoikoi deliver. Like to hear complex jazz arrangements and technique played as if it's…