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.…
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.…
Newtown Festival DJ Stage 2009
When: Sunday 12pm 8 Mar 2009 - 6pm Where: Opposite Newtown Ave, Riddiford Street, Wellington With IRootz, Substance & Homebrew (AKLD), Jinetero MC & more! NEWTOWN SOUND, NICEUP.ORG.NZ, and…
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…
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…
One Love 2009 Afterparty
When: Friday 9pm, 6 Feb 2009 Where: San Francisco Bathhouse - Cuba Street, Wellington Featuring: Rainbow Country, Art Official, Topknot & MC Ras Stone Come to the San Francisco Bathhouse,…
Ever Living Spirit (Swiss), Paradox & Art Official
When: Friday 27 Feb 2009 Where: Havana Room, Khuja Lounge - 536 Queen Street, Auckland Price: $5 on the door All roads lead to Khuja Lounge, Friday 27 Feb, for a night of heavyweight Roots, Reggae,…
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,…
Ranking Dread – Most Wanted
Most Wanted pulls together five of Ranking Dread's most classic Greensleeves 12" releases along with their B-side versions. The collection contains releases from 1981-82, two of which topped the…