Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge

Fredericks Brown - What Lies Within

Fredericks Brown 'Out of the Rain' EP release

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge Video http://bit.ly/e7eiR2

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 1:00am

The Khuja Lounge
3/536 Queen Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Escaping snow drifts, Fredericks Brown is here for a dose of summer down under to proudly release their debut EP 'Out of the Rain'. Recorded in NYC at Bunker Studios, their first single is 'What Lies Within'...

Fredericks Brown has the electrifying Ms Deva Mahal at the microphone, saucy groove monster Steph 'Tipsy' Brown on keys (Opensouls) and suave Mikey Taylor on gat (The Black Seeds). Joining them on stage is the villainous pair of D 'Dirty' Mathiassen on drums and Chip Matthews Marika Hodgson on bass.

Luxuriate in an evening of undeniably delicious, earthy, sexy rock-steady grooves.

Be early --- dance with abandon...

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) Live @ Khuja Lounge Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Fredericks Brown (USA/NZ) 'Out of the Rain' EP release

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/h4pU2Q

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 1:00am

The Khuja Lounge
3/536 Queen Street
Auckland, New Zealand

Escaping snow drifts, Fredericks Brown is here for a dose of summer down under to proudly release their debut EP 'Out of the Rain'. Recorded in NYC at Bunker Studios, their first single is 'What Lies Within'...

Fredericks Brown has the electrifying Ms Deva Mahal at the microphone, saucy groove monster Steph 'Tipsy' Brown on keys (Opensouls) and suave Mikey Taylor on gat (The Black Seeds). Joining them on stage is the villainous pair of D 'Dirty' Mathiassen on drums and Chip Matthews Marika Hodgson on bass.

Luxuriate in an evening of undeniably delicious, earthy, sexy rock-steady grooves.

Be early --- dance with abandon...

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9

MayaVanya - Panama! (MayaVanya Club Mix)

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9 Video http://bit.ly/eY7oi9

Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand, where they have been involved with music and spinning records, amongst other things.

Grew up listening to a wide array of music from Macchu Pitchu of the Andes, Gypsy Kings and Ladysmith Black Mambazo to The Beatles, Talking Heads and Rolling Stones. Gloria Gaynor to Larry Levan as well as funk and hip hop icons DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Bambaataa.

Their eclectic, fun sets and vast knowledge in music encompassing cross-cultural style, as well as great stage presence have made them become some of the most in-demand young DJs. Having a slightly different music taste from one another, put together they create a unique blend of music to get the dancefloor pumping. With their styles ranging from upfront House, Tech-house, Old School to the genres they are becoming ever so familiar for such as Tropical and Tribal House music mixed with Dub and Big Bass Lines. But their sound is unique and ever evolving!

Recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer DJ and DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate Next Generation DJs.

One Foundation Vol. 5 Wellington Special @ Rakinos

Richie Spice - Marijuana (Pon De Corner) Remix by Seb Forrest

ONE FOUNDATION VOL 5 WELLINGTON SPECIAL

Saturday, January 22 at 9:00pm - January 23 at 5:00am

WELLINGTON SPECIAL FEATURING ART OFFICIAL (NICEUP & NEWTOWN SOUND), ISRAEL STARR ( UP AND COMING EXTREME VOCAL TALENT, SON OF THE MIGHTY ASTERIX) AND FROM THE AUCKLAND MASSIVE REPRESENTING IS STINKY JIM AND DUBHEAD (BFM) , ORIGINAL PIONEERS OF REGGAE MUSIC IN NZ. ALONG SIDE ALL THE REGULARS ( IRON WILL, SILVA, JAH RED LION (CHILE), LOCKSTEADY AND SGT BENJI) WITH NEW COMMER DJ AZBO WITH A TWIST AT THE END .. THIS IS ANOTHER ABSOLUTE BANGER!!! SPREAD THE WORD!

Plastician (UK) Live @ 420

Dubstep LA Mixed by Plastician

★★PLASTICIAN (UK) - THIS FRIDAY!! ★★

Plastician (UK) Live at 420 Video @ http://bit.ly/hSaLaV

4:20 Night Club
373 Karangahape Road, Newton
Auckland, New Zealand

The FWD resident and Rinse FM veteran is known for his unique production style, which has seen him work with the likes of Lethal Bizzle, M.I.A., The Black Ghosts, JME, Skepta, Wiley, Kosheen and a whole host of other vocalists.

PLASTICIAN has played a massive role in the popularity of the dubstep genre thanks to his participation in the Rephlex Grime compilations, his primetime pirate radio shows and his own slot on BBC Radio 1 “In New DJs We Trust” . In addition to his worldwide DJ schedule, Plastician has released records on labels such as Rephlex Records, Soulja, ROAD, Slimzos, A.R.M.Y. and Southside Dubstars as well as running his own record label Terror-Rhythm.

Having been voted into the top 3 ‘best DJ” dubstep forum awards every year since it began, this man has played out to loving fans the world over and has an Australasian tour planned in early 2011!

MayaVanya (HR) Live @ Cassette #9 Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos from the night can be seen at http://bit.ly/ehpets

Maya and Vanya are a sister duo from Croatia, who have spent half of their life based in New Zealand, where they have been involved with music and spinning records, amongst other things.

Grew up listening to a wide array of music from Macchu Pitchu of the Andes, Gypsy Kings and Ladysmith Black Mambazo to The Beatles, Talking Heads and Rolling Stones. Gloria Gaynor to Larry Levan as well as funk and hip hop icons DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash and Bambaataa.

Their eclectic, fun sets and vast knowledge in music encompassing cross-cultural style, as well as great stage presence have made them become some of the most in-demand young DJs. Having a slightly different music taste from one another, put together they create a unique blend of music to get the dancefloor pumping. With their styles ranging from upfront House, Tech-house, Old School to the genres they are becoming ever so familiar for such as Tropical and Tribal House music mixed with Dub and Big Bass Lines. But their sound is unique and ever evolving!

Recent winners of a prestigious global DJ competition initiated by some of the biggest players in the industry: Beatport, Pioneer DJ and DJ Mag. Officially the biggest global online DJ talent search to date. Judges included the head of music download site Beatport, editor of DJ Mag, Marketing manager of Pioneer DJ, Ultra Record's David Waxman, Deadmau5's manager Dean Wilson and DJ/Producer Sebastian Ingrosso - who named the girls the ultimate Next Generation DJs.

Plastician (UK) Live @ 420 Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos for the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/dKMqGH

★★PLASTICIAN (UK) - THIS FRIDAY!! ★★

4:20 Night Club
373 Karangahape Road, Newton
Auckland, New Zealand

The FWD resident and Rinse FM veteran is known for his unique production style, which has seen him work with the likes of Lethal Bizzle, M.I.A., The Black Ghosts, JME, Skepta, Wiley, Kosheen and a whole host of other vocalists.

PLASTICIAN has played a massive role in the popularity of the dubstep genre thanks to his participation in the Rephlex Grime compilations, his primetime pirate radio shows and his own slot on BBC Radio 1 "In New DJs We Trust" . In addition to his worldwide DJ schedule, Plastician has released records on labels such as Rephlex Records, Soulja, ROAD, Slimzos, A.R.M.Y. and Southside Dubstars as well as running his own record label Terror-Rhythm.

Having been voted into the top 3 'best DJ" dubstep forum awards every year since it began, this man has played out to loving fans the world over and has an Australasian tour planned in early 2011!

JStar (UK) at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

Citizen Sound - Wa-Do-Dub (JStar Remix)

JSt*r at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

JStar (UK) Live at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar Video @ http://bit.ly/fPORuc

JSTAR has struck gold with his blends of reggae instrumentals & hip-hop acapellas released on limited 7 inches. Having found their way into the bags and sets of every DJ worth their salt including Grandmaster Flash, Norman Jay, Francois K and the late great John Peel they have been causing a stir in clubs worldwide.

As well as these great mashups he has been kept busy remixing tunes for DJ Vadim, Madness, Sonny J, Ursula 1000, Black Grass, Kid Kanevil, Sola Rosa and more…

The remix kid is back in town to drop his latest mash-ups n tings pon the Auckalani massive. With support from Sandy Bay Social Club, Silva Emcee, Speakeasy, Rogan Josh and MC Arme and bass provided by the Rogan's ever-expanding sound system.

JStar (UK) Live at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar Video

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Photos for the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/eibzdl

JSt*r at Rakinos Cafe & Lounge Bar

JSTAR has struck gold with his blends of reggae instrumentals & hip-hop acapellas released on limited 7 inches. Having found their way into the bags and sets of every DJ worth their salt including Grandmaster Flash, Norman Jay, Francois K and the late great John Peel they have been causing a stir in clubs worldwide.

As well as these great mashups he has been kept busy remixing tunes for DJ Vadim, Madness, Sonny J, Ursula 1000, Black Grass, Kid Kanevil, Sola Rosa and more...

The remix kid is back in town to drop his latest mash-ups n tings pon the Auckalani massive. With support from Sandy Bay Social Club, Silva Emcee, Speakeasy, Rogan Josh and MC Arme and bass provided by the Rogan's ever-expanding sound system.

Public Enemy (USA) 'Fear of a Black Planet Tour' Backstage

Public Enemy - Fight the Power

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal “Fear of A Black Planet” album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY ‘FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET’ TOUR

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1W1s and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.

Shut ‘Em Down Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/fhv9fB

Freestyle & Flava Flav Drum Solo Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/hSWVCr

Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man Live at Auckland Town Hall Video @ http://bit.ly/iaxdqR

Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Exploding out of Long Island, New York in the early 1980s, their firebrand lyrical assault, the Bomb Squad’s innovative production techniques, and their unmistakable live performances give them a formidable reputation. They terrify the establishment, and have continued to blaze a trail over a twenty year period up until the present day.

Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Public Enemy 44th on its list of "The Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and today they are more autonomous and as determined as ever, with no signs of slowing down.

Few hip-hop albums had the impact of Public Enemy’s 1990 Top 10 smash “Fear of a Black Planet.” It struck a chord with black and white alike, city dwellers and suburbanites, while spawning No. 1 singles that illustrated the yin and yang of the group . Flavor Flav’s humour and Chuck D’s rabble-rousing political consciousness is all done in the best tradition of black funk music.

Public Enemy will deliver more than hype and perform two limited capacity shows in New Zealand.

Public Enemy - Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.
Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Public Enemy - Freestyle/Flava Flav Drum Solo Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.
Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Public Enemy – Shut ‘Em Down Live

© 1 Snap Music!/Bill Gray 2011 All rights reserved.

Public Enemy are coming to New Zealand in January 2011 to perform their seminal "Fear of A Black Planet" album on its 20th anniversary.

PUBLIC ENEMY 'FEAR OF A BLACK PLANET' TOUR New Zealand

Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, DJ Lord, the S1Ws and a SUPER NASTY FUNK BAND will play the entire album and Public Enemy classics at two exclusive NZ shows in Christchurch and Auckland.

Public Enemy will clearly demonstrate on multiple levels exactly why they are the most important group in the history of hip hop.

Sorry about the sound. I was on stage near the monitors! ;)

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/g3imXx

Roaches, Flowers and Lights

Massive Attack - Angel

Different by Pentax starring 1 Snap Music!

 Screen capture from the Different by Pentax commercial starring 1 Snap Music!

The full commercial can be seen at Different by Pentax starring 1 Snap Music!

First Pentax-A 1:1.7 50mm Test Shots

The Smashing Pumpkins - Rhinoceros

Hi all,

A couple of hours ago, I was fortunate enough to obtain a SMC Pentax-A 1:1.7 50mm lens, that was part of a bundle of three vintage lenses I purchased for $85 (NZD). Yeah! I know! A bargain in anyone’s book!

While I haven’t had a chance to give it a full workout yet, above are a few tests I just conducted on it. It’s definitely a keeper! :)

Kind regards

Happy New Year 2011 – Auckland, New Zealand