Manray Top Ten – March 2010
Manray is a record collector, sound operator, owner and builder of the mighty Vital Sounds Hi Fi sound system. In his own words, "I've always had a problem making top tens lists - there are so many…
Levi Roots – Reggae Reggae Cookbook
For those who aren't aware, Levi Roots is a Jamaican-born don of the English Reggae scene who has risen to prominence in recent years after 'slaying the dragons' on British reality show The Dragon's…
Dancehall Vol. 2 – The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture
With the compilations to impress every time, Soul Jazz Records come correct once again with Dancehall Vol. 2, a follow up to the Dancehall Vol. 1 compilation released in 2008. Vol.1 also coincided…
Raggamuffin 2010
I arrived at Raggamugffin about halfway through Katchafire's set. Being a first-time attendee of the festival, I checked out the stalls and shops then ventured into the crowd for Sean Kingston's set.…
Mungo’s Hi Fi Top Ten – February 2010
Since forming in 2000, Mungo's Hi Fi have been one of the most progressive forces in international reggae, unleashing a myriad of highly sought-after releases on their Scotch Bonnet label while…
Mungo’s Hi Fi and Earl Gateshead (UK)
NICEUP.ORG.NZ & NEWTOWN SOUND IN ASSOCIATION WITH RADIO ACTIVE & BASE FM PRESENT MUNGO'S HI FI (SCOTLAND) & EARL GATESHEAD (TROJAN, UK) FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY - KHUJA LOUNGE, AUCKLAND…
Ghetto Blasters and Mixtapes
When: Friday 10pm 5th Feb 2010 Where: Havana - 32A Wigan Street, Wellington Art Official, Silva Emcee (AKLD), Don Luchito & Dam-G Price: Free! Feat: Art Official with Silva Emcee (AKLD) Don…
Interview with Mungo’s Hi Fi
Naram talks to Craig from Scottish reggae crew, Mungo's Hi Fi, who will be reaching our shores this February for the One Love Waitangi Day Festival and two North Island shows on 12 and 13 February.…
Interview with the Midnights
The Midnights are a ska reggae band originally from Wellington who are now based in Auckland. They have been around for many years consistently touring and gigging. I chatted to Leo from the crew…
Roots Reggae
When: Saturday 9pm 16th Jan 2010 Where: Rising Sun - 373 K-Road Ghetto Vibes International, Art Official, Willi the Kid & guests Price: $10 on the door Start 2010 with some roots reggae…
Earl Gateshead Top Ten – January 2010
Earl Gateshead is the selector and leader of Trojan Sound System, the official sound of Troja Records. Today he tours the globe playing records from the extensive Trojan catalogue, spreading the…