Dancehall – The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture
UK label Soul Jazz Records, perhaps best known for their extensive Studio 1 compilations, has teamed up with renowned reggae writer Beth Lesser for their latest compilation outing - Dancehall - The…
Interview with RSD
RSD, perhaps better known as Bristol bass and drum music stalwart Rob Smith (one half of respected production duo Smith and Mighty), has been pushing bass heavy rhythms for more than two decades.…
Newtown Festival DJ Stage – Sun 8 Mar 2009
When: Sunday 8 March Where: Opposite Newtown Ave, Riddiford Street, Wellington 12pm to 6pm With IRootz, Substance and Homebrew (AKLD), Jinetero MC and more! NEWTOWN SOUND, NICEUP.ORG.NZ, and the…
RSD Top Ten – March 2009
RSD, perhaps better known as Bristol bass and drum music stalwart Rob Smith (one half of respected production duo Smith and Mighty), has been pushing bass heavy rhythms for more than two decades.…
Ever Living Spirit (Swiss), Paradox and Art Official – Fri 27 Feb 2009
When: Friday 27 February Where: Havana Room, Khuja Lounge - 536 Queen Street, Auckland 10pm start, $5 on the door All roads lead to Khuja Lounge for a night of heavyweight roots, reggae, dancehall…
Rhombus (self-titled album)
The latest self-titled release from the local dub/electronica collective Rhombus contains pretty much all the essential elements that have come to define the group over the past eight years. It's…
One Love After Party – Fri 6 Feb 2009
When: Friday 6 February 2009 Where: San Francisco Bathhouse - Cuba Street, Wellington Featuring: Rainbow Country, Art Official, Topknot and MC Ras Stone Come to the San Francisco Bathhouse, Waitangi…
Jah Love Sounz
Who is in Jah Love Sounz? When and how did the crew link up? First of all, I would like to greet you all in the Name of the Most High...Creator and no is Greater, JAH! Well, Jah Love Sounz has had a…
Paradox Top Ten – February 2009
Based in Auckland, Parado has been making his mark on the Aotearoa reggae scene, fast earning a reputation for his deep knowledge of all things reggae and his heavy selections in the dance. After…
Tikiman Top Ten – January 2009
Born in the Caribbean island of Dominica, Tikiman began making music as a child, also developing into a talented vocalist. After performing in bands throughout the Caribbean, in 2000 while touring…
Putumayo presents Caribbean Playground & Reggae Playground
Barney the purple dinosaur not quite irie enough for your offspring? Has little miss dancehall queen or rootsboy junior rejected the Wiggles and demanded something with more culture? Well don't…
Chezidek – Inna Di Road
Hailing from St Anne's Bay, Chezidek has been in the scene for a few years now with Inna Di Road being his debut release on the Greensleeves label. Known as an herbalist and environmentalist,…