ChCh Benefit Concert Consolation @ InkCoherent

djapois - Tribal moment

Thank you to all of the supporters, artists & contributors to what was supposed to be today's big event. As you all know by now we are re-scheduling for later in the year, but for now, we got some steam to blow off...........

This was supposed to be the after party, kinda still is.....
LET’S SMASH IT!!!

Christchurch Earthquake Benefit Concert
Cancelation Consolation gig (or the CEBCCCG for short)

Tonight - Coherent
10pm to a million o’clock -

Concert Bands and DJS
Who's in the house? MC Mana (Salmonella Dub)/Rhombus/Filth dog/Barons of Tang(Aus)/Evade/Ferksta/Adelade Carlton/ Jesse McNeil/Steve Steers/Swing Junkies/Rachael Sabin - who knows exactly who'll be there & who'll actually play! - who cares! lets party

Please come down, hug & party your asses off with the amazing team and acts and crew after all of there mega hard work this past four weeks. They totally deserve it!... HARD!

Drunken hands in the air foot stomping behavior MANDATORY!

PEACE

Ferksta

Stickybuds (CA) @ 1885 Britomart!

Stickybuds - Free Downloads

1885 Britomart, 27 Galway Street, Britomart ,Auckland, New Zealand

After raising the roof with Fort Knox Five, & J*STAR back in February REGROOVED is bringing the good time party vibes back to its new home at 1885 Britomart. This time we are going north of the boarder to Canada and bring you the bass-heavy, funkafied jam master Stickybuds! Tyler Martens (aka Stickybuds), has been making his mark on music all over the globe. In the last year and a half he has toured in Brazil, UK and Canada headlining and supporting with some of the best artists around. His work ethic and passion have earned him a residency at Shambhala music festival (2005 – 2010), and gigs all over the place.

With 8 releases under his belt on esteemed labels like Goodgroove Records, Bombastic Jam and Fort Knox Recordings he brings to the table his unique mix of funk, hip hop, reggae, breaks, and big basslines. His tracks have received global play from his heroes like Featurecast, A.Skillz and Fort Knox Five, while frequently hitting number one on best seller charts like the well respected Juno Records store.

Randomplay
Adam O
Funk Ferret
Karn Hall
Scratch 22
Coolhand Luke
Normski
Alias
Jarrod Phillips
Zane:Tee
Marcel
Hosted By Mikey Rockwell

Brazil Tech 2 @ Ink!

Rafa Kao – Brazil Tech 2 Live Set

Bouncing off the success of the first round, Flammable Productions proudly announce the second edition of Brazil Tech. A night dedicated to the very best of Tech House featuring Auckland's finest Brazilian DJ's

Featuring:
Felipe Gonzo
Andre Madera
Rafa Kao (live)
Lucas Datt
Alexandre Guri

Mosca (UK) @ Be Club!

Mosca on BBC Radio 1 with Gilles Peterson

Mosca (UK) @ Be Club Video! http://bit.ly/gIIaap

Mosca (Night Slugs, Fabric, Fat City - UK) @ Be Night Club

Thursday 17 March 2011

Only $5 on the door!

Nuff Said! and PROPA join forces to to bring one of the leading lights in the UK Bass music scene to Auckland, Night Slugs’ very own DJ Mosca for a night of forward thinning, bass heavy goodness on the heavyweight sound system at the newly refurbished Be night club.

As Mosca, Tom Reid has made some of the most interesting dubstep-not-dubstep over the course of this year. Following his inclusion on our turn of the year bass music compilation ‘Elevator Music Vol. 1’ with his ‘Gold Bricks… I See You’ he released his ‘Square One’ EP on the Night Slugs imprint around the same time, confounding the expectations of almost everyone with a passing interest in dubstep with the inclusion of the sprawling 10 minute duration of his track ‘Nike.’ Shifting patterns and phases like a soundtrack, even now it still keeps you riveted from the start to end of each listen, and it helps a lot that the ‘Club Edit’ of the track, rather than confining his production to a radio edit, merely compressed it down into a shortened burst of energy resulting in a proper stomping flourish. Since then he’s remixed high profile artists like Four Tet and Foals, taking his unique horn heavy approach down fresh and interesting routes, providing some of the standout mixes of those singles. With a few bits forthcoming – including the spectacular hip hop paced jam ‘Tilt Shift’ on Manchester’s Fat City label
- Fabric

Support From:
Tommy Flowers (Nuff Said, Base FM)
MikeE (PROPA, UPFM)
PEAS (Hoiho Recordings, Dirtycash!)
Chaos in the CBD (Youngunz)

Thanks To Our Supporters and Sponsors:
Be Club
Serato
Propa.co.nz
Pioneer Pro DJ
Base FM

Mosca (UK) @ Be Club Video!

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

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

Mosca (Night Slugs, Fabric, Fat City - UK) @ Be Night Club

Thursday 17 March 2011

Only $5 on the door!

Nuff Said! and PROPA join forces to to bring one of the leading lights in the UK Bass music scene to Auckland, Night Slugs’ very own DJ Mosca for a night of forward thinning, bass heavy goodness on the heavyweight sound system at the newly refurbished Be night club.

As Mosca, Tom Reid has made some of the most interesting dubstep-not-dubstep over the course of this year. Following his inclusion on our turn of the year bass music compilation ‘Elevator Music Vol. 1’ with his ‘Gold Bricks… I See You’ he released his ‘Square One’ EP on the Night Slugs imprint around the same time, confounding the expectations of almost everyone with a passing interest in dubstep with the inclusion of the sprawling 10 minute duration of his track ‘Nike.’ Shifting patterns and phases like a soundtrack, even now it still keeps you riveted from the start to end of each listen, and it helps a lot that the ‘Club Edit’ of the track, rather than confining his production to a radio edit, merely compressed it down into a shortened burst of energy resulting in a proper stomping flourish. Since then he’s remixed high profile artists like Four Tet and Foals, taking his unique horn heavy approach down fresh and interesting routes, providing some of the standout mixes of those singles. With a few bits forthcoming – including the spectacular hip hop paced jam ‘Tilt Shift’ on Manchester’s Fat City label
- Fabric

Support From:
Tommy Flowers (Nuff Said, Base FM)
MikeE (PROPA, UPFM)
PEAS (Hoiho Recordings, Dirtycash!)
Chaos in the CBD (Youngunz)

Thanks To Our Supporters and Sponsors:
Be Club
Serato
Propa.co.nz
Pioneer Pro DJ
Base FM

The ARC (NZ) & Young Lean (NZ) @ Brrrkinos!

Young Lean - Worth The Wax EP

The ARC @ Brrrkinos Video! http://bit.ly/hyPjPB

LEMONHEADS,

After a lengthy ban from Rakinos, following our prior ban, it looked like THE ARC would never return to the hallowed house above High Street, Rakinos Funk Lounge.

We watched from the fountain as our friends enjoyed the balcony, sold out shows and the charming hospitality of the staff with one resolve - THE ARC would be back.

This year, we would like to reintroduce to you

BRRRRKINOS!!!!

BRRR (with guests)

Back for one night before we are banned again, THE ARC would like to invite you to wreak havoc in the CBD with us.

Joining us will be ex-pat rapper YOUNG LEAN keeping it greazy with a set of all new material and an ice cream face tatt.

Come down town to get it in with the weirdoes, snakes, shorties and petty hustlers in a place we are once again accepted -

Ima bad boy but still there's so much good in me
You can take me out the hood the hood is still in me
I needa girl to feel herself but can still feel me
Just let me be ya only choice no need for planB!
My love life is malnutritions you my vitaminC-
Stay down like hillary and I can be ya billy
I'll buy ya jada pinky pinkies im tha biggest willy
Just when I give it throw it back just like we playin
Frisby I can do it by myself but i'd be very lonely
Be tha diva who's my lover and my closest homie
So if you sick and tired of bein sick and tired call me
Pick up the yellow pages and look up gucci! (gucci!)

Yours,

The Jerk Movement

The ARC @ Brrrkinos Video!

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

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/h8EN2z

LEMONHEADS,

After a lengthy ban from Rakinos, following our prior ban, it looked like THE ARC would never return to the hallowed house above High Street, Rakinos Funk Lounge.

We watched from the fountain as our friends enjoyed the balcony, sold out shows and the charming hospitality of the staff with one resolve - THE ARC would be back.

This year, we would like to reintroduce to you

BRRRRKINOS!!!!

BRRR (with guests)

Back for one night before we are banned again, THE ARC would like to invite you to wreak havoc in the CBD with us.

Joining us will be ex-pat rapper YOUNG LEAN keeping it greazy with a set of all new material and an ice cream face tatt.

Come down town to get it in with the weirdoes, snakes, shorties and petty hustlers in a place we are once again accepted -

Ima bad boy but still there's so much good in me
You can take me out the hood the hood is still in me
I needa girl to feel herself but can still feel me
Just let me be ya only choice no need for planB!
My love life is malnutritions you my vitaminC-
Stay down like hillary and I can be ya billy
I'll buy ya jada pinky pinkies im tha biggest willy
Just when I give it throw it back just like we playin
Frisby I can do it by myself but i'd be very lonely
Be tha diva who's my lover and my closest homie
So if you sick and tired of bein sick and tired call me
Pick up the yellow pages and look up gucci! (gucci!)

Yours,

The Jerk Movement

Metals (AU) Live @ Cassette #9 Video!

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

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

MUM of Auckland's Cassette Nine, is proud to present the New Zealand debut appearance of the Australian genre bending dance rock duo- METALS.

METALS is Christopher Coe and Candice Butler.

Chris is a Melbourne based producer/writer/DJ who has been composing, performing and releasing recordings under the Digital Primate moniker for several years now. His most recent release "Keep Calm and Carry On" was mixed by The Mad Professor.

Raised in South Australia, Candice was a published poet at age 11 and grew up on stage and TV, performing as a dancer and actor throughout her childhood.

Finding her heart in hip-hop and neo- soul, she performed with local musicians and by chance came to the attention of Professor Griff of Public Enemy and was invited to perform live with them during their Australian tour. This led to an invitation to record her first demo in Atlanta, produced by Professor Griff himself. Candice jumped at the chance, fully immersing herself in the ALT hip-hop and soul scenes and traveling with Griff and Public Enemy in the US.

On returning to Australia, Candice made Melbourne home and began singing and working on many diverse music projects from rock to house, techno to deep funk. After being spotted MCing at an all female hip hop event in Melbourne, Candice was linked up with Digital Primate. The two then decided to write and record.

Shit happened.

Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20 Video!

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

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/fp7VLq

PROPA x ONE4HO Pres.
Ghettozoid (UK)
5 March @ 420, K Road
Auckland

Koha Donation on the Door

All funds will go towards the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund

a night of UK Bass, Ghettotek, Juke, Dubstep, Techno and buckwild shenanigans featuring:

Ghettozoid (UK)

Ghettozoid is not only a creative force in her own right, she is also the brainchild, the mindbirth, and the biosludge of Bristol, UK’s Sophie Ruston Recently the wind of fate have blown a mighty blow that sent her sails to the sultry shores of Germany’s crown jewel, Berlin, where she currently is entrenched in a Euro-dream: Running her One4Ho imprint with label partner Mai Harper and producing tracks and collaborating with engineers such as Wizard and ginger dream boat, Ginz.

But lets look back to 2009. Yes lets glance back at the past before we try in vain to keep up with her vicious and violent thrusts into a future brighter than the brightest platinum.

Now the dawning of the Ghettozoid future: Early 2010 will see a tour of America as Bubbz’s tour DJ, hitting up SXSW, NYC and MWMC the launch of her One4Ho imprint, with the release of her own Power-Riddim “Seeking” feat the vocal magic of Yolanda with remixes from Blue Daisy and Teknoist. Farther on into positive chronology we can begin to glimpse the hourglass outline of collaborations and Platinum Hits from an all star cast of Platinum hit-making stars. (Did we mention the word Platinum enough yet?)

Ghettozoid puts the Robo back into Robotronic Boogaloo and puts the Ghetto back into Postindustrial-Ghettowarfare. In her spare time she is attempting to modify an 808 in order to make it sexually compatible with her Zoid and hopes to vocode the result.

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent Video!

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

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

A little about Kevin Griffiths: Tsuba Records is Kevin's label and one of his great passions. Launched in Jan 2006 Tsuba is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading imprints releasing deep, sexy underground house music. Its the second most charted UK label on RA. .... I've been a DJ for more than 10 years and play all over....Watergate, Fabric, Lost Baggage in Sydney, Zouk in Singapore, Snatch in Miami, City Hall in Barcelona and for Mandarine Crew in Mexico City. Kevin came out to Australia last year and enjoyed his tour so much he thought he would come back for 4 weeks this year to get amongst it in Aussie and lucky us extended his visit to come to Auckland NZ.

With Last Minute Events providing the entertainment he will surely be in for a wicked gig down in the Subterranean bunker that is Coherent. With B.P.M Live on perc + Full decor, Lighting and a smoke machine set up, this party is going be loose.

CAVE PEOPLE DRESS LESS THEME
Means dress up in those leopard skin bikinis, Get your feral West undies out , Find your Flintstone wigs , mud , scruffy the hair, daub yourselves with war paint , bring sticks and old wooden paddles or anything related

Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20!

Ghettozoid (UK) @ 4:20 Video @ http://bit.ly/fpdenp

PROPA x ONE4HO Pres.
Ghettozoid (UK)
5 March @ 420, K Road
Auckland

Koha Donation on the Door

All funds will go towards the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund

a night of UK Bass, Ghettotek, Juke, Dubstep, Techno and buckwild shenanigans featuring:

Ghettozoid (UK)

Ghettozoid is not only a creative force in her own right, she is also the brainchild, the mindbirth, and the biosludge of Bristol, UK’s Sophie Ruston Recently the wind of fate have blown a mighty blow that sent her sails to the sultry shores of Germany’s crown jewel, Berlin, where she currently is entrenched in a Euro-dream: Running her One4Ho imprint with label partner Mai Harper and producing tracks and collaborating with engineers such as Wizard and ginger dream boat, Ginz.

But lets look back to 2009. Yes lets glance back at the past before we try in vain to keep up with her vicious and violent thrusts into a future brighter than the brightest platinum.

Now the dawning of the Ghettozoid future: Early 2010 will see a tour of America as Bubbz’s tour DJ, hitting up SXSW, NYC and MWMC the launch of her One4Ho imprint, with the release of her own Power-Riddim “Seeking” feat the vocal magic of Yolanda with remixes from Blue Daisy and Teknoist. Farther on into positive chronology we can begin to glimpse the hourglass outline of collaborations and Platinum Hits from an all star cast of Platinum hit-making stars. (Did we mention the word Platinum enough yet?)

Ghettozoid puts the Robo back into Robotronic Boogaloo and puts the Ghetto back into Postindustrial-Ghettowarfare. In her spare time she is attempting to modify an 808 in order to make it sexually compatible with her Zoid and hopes to vocode the result.

Bulletproof & Truth (NZ) @ Ink/Coherent!

Truth - Stranger than Fiction (Mix for Samurai FM)

This Friday we're hitting it with some of NZ's finest for our signature club night Smile! You're InkCoherent.

This edition brings you two of NZs leading dubstep dj's Bulletproof & Truth with ample support from Incognito & Package.

There'll be $6 house drinks until midnight and we'll only sting you a cool $10 til then as well

Coherent
Bulletproof
Truth
Incognito
Package

Ink
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Philippa
Ange

It's Ange's last night with us as well before she heads over the ditch so come down and have a last good bye with her!

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent!

Kevin Griffiths - Cantona Kung Fu

Kevin Griffiths (UK) @ Coherent Video! http://bit.ly/fCtj8d

A little about Kevin Griffiths: Tsuba Records is Kevin's label and one of his great passions. Launched in Jan 2006 Tsuba is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading imprints releasing deep, sexy underground house music. Its the second most charted UK label on RA. .... I've been a DJ for more than 10 years and play all over....Watergate, Fabric, Lost Baggage in Sydney, Zouk in Singapore, Snatch in Miami, City Hall in Barcelona and for Mandarine Crew in Mexico City. Kevin came out to Australia last year and enjoyed his tour so much he thought he would come back for 4 weeks this year to get amongst it in Aussie and lucky us extended his visit to come to Auckland NZ.

With Last Minute Events providing the entertainment he will surely be in for a wicked gig down in the Subterranean bunker that is Coherent. With B.P.M Live on perc + Full decor, Lighting and a smoke machine set up, this party is going be loose.

CAVE PEOPLE DRESS LESS THEME
Means dress up in those leopard skin bikinis, Get your feral West undies out , Find your Flintstone wigs , mud , scruffy the hair, daub yourselves with war paint , bring sticks and old wooden paddles or anything related

Metals (AU) Live @ Cassette #9!

Metals - Get Yourself A Gun

Metals (AU) Live @ Cassette #9 Video! http://bit.ly/hDOyYq

MUM of Auckland’s Cassette Nine, is proud to present the New Zealand debut appearance of the Australian genre bending dance rock duo- METALS.

METALS is Christopher Coe and Candice Butler.

Chris is a Melbourne based producer/writer/DJ who has been composing, performing and releasing recordings under the Digital Primate moniker for several years now. His most recent release "Keep Calm and Carry On" was mixed by The Mad Professor.

Raised in South Australia, Candice was a published poet at age 11 and grew up on stage and TV, performing as a dancer and actor throughout her childhood.

Finding her heart in hip-hop and neo- soul, she performed with local musicians and by chance came to the attention of Professor Griff of Public Enemy and was invited to perform live with them during their Australian tour. This led to an invitation to record her first demo in Atlanta, produced by Professor Griff himself. Candice jumped at the chance, fully immersing herself in the ALT hip-hop and soul scenes and traveling with Griff and Public Enemy in the US.

On returning to Australia, Candice made Melbourne home and began singing and working on many diverse music projects from rock to house, techno to deep funk. After being spotted MCing at an all female hip hop event in Melbourne, Candice was linked up with Digital Primate. The two then decided to write and record.

Shit happened.

Tricky (UK) Live @ Power Station

Tricky - Feed Me

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) Puppy Toy Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/fIOFIa

Tricky (UK) Ghetto Stars Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/ej4REG

Tricky (UK) Really Real Live @ Power Station Video http://bit.ly/e9o4CN

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Really Real Live @ Power Station Video

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

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Ghetto Stars Live @ Power Station Video

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

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

Tricky (UK) Puppy Toy Live @ Power Station Video

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

TRICKY - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR - FEBRUARY 2011

Tricky (UK) @ Power Station Preview Pix @ http://bit.ly/frkrQx

Trip-hop, electronica forerunner TRICKY will return to Australia and New Zealand in February 2011 for a trans-Tasman run of blinding shows, his first Australian shows since playing to packed houses in August 2008.

About to begin his North American tour, TRICKY is currently riding a wave of critical acclaim following the release of his ninth studio album, ‘Mixed Race', with Q Magazine giving the album four stars: "another smart and limber record... as menacingly sexy as his best work."

Influenced by eclectic global sounds, ‘Mixed Race' was recorded in Paris where TRICKY now resides and features a number of special guests including: Bobby Gillespie, Terry Lynn, Franky [Francesca] Belmont and TRICKY's younger brother Marlon Thaws. The ten-track album, with stand out single ‘Murder Weapon' and the portentous ‘Ghetto Stars', TRICKY cites ‘Mixed Race' as the most up-tempo album he's done to date.

It's been a prolific career path for the Bristol-born musician.

From his beginnings in the late 80's, hanging out in Bristol with The Wild Bunch, to his unforgettable rapping on Massive Attack's '91 breakthrough album ‘Blue Lines', TRICKY was propelled to further international acclaim via his own ‘95 debut album ‘Maxinquaye'. Featuring the vocals of long-term collaborator Martina Topley-Bird, the album is home to ‘Aftermath', ‘Ponderosa', and ‘Overcome'.

TRICKY has since released ‘Pre-Millennium Tension', ‘Nearly God', ‘Angels With Dirty Faces', ‘Vulnerable' and ‘Knowle West Boy' amongst others.

In addition to his solo works, over the last twenty-odd years he has collaborated with, and remixed for, artists' too numerous to list.

TRICKY will be touring with a full live band, including Francesca Belmont on vocals.

DZ (CA) @ Zen!

DZ - Faze2Agency Promo Mix (Jan 2011)

DZ (CA) @ Zen Video http://bit.ly/gojJVQ

Zen
17 Albert Street, Auckland City
Auckland, New Zealand

On Saturday February 19th, Hektic Promotions and Zen is proud to present DJ and producer 'DZ' all the way from North America, dropping the filthiest and grimiest dubstep for all you true dubheads!

The North American bass dub slinger DZ is no stranger to dance floors worldwide with his tunes being played by the likes of Rusko, Diplo, Herve, the Crookers, MRK1, Hank Shocklee and Starkey, and hundreds of up and coming DJ's around the globe. Definitely among the most influential and widely recognized dubstep artists out there . DZ has made his name with an almost robot-like consistency of quality productions and releases on a variety of labels internationally, as well as higher profile remixes for the likes of Jokers of the Scene, The Crookers , Wu-tang Clan, Major Lazer and Gucci Mane.

Local support:

-Daniel Farley
-Sean Lyons
-Mitch Lowe
-Sam Raines

DZ (CA) @ Zen Video

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

DZ (CA) @ Zen! Pix @ http://bit.ly/fXo6RY

Zen
17 Albert Street, Auckland City
Auckland, New Zealand

On Saturday February 19th, Hektic Promotions and Zen is proud to present DJ and producer 'DZ' all the way from North America, dropping the filthiest and grimiest dubstep for all you true dubheads!

The North American bass dub slinger DZ is no stranger to dance floors worldwide with his tunes being played by the likes of Rusko, Diplo, Herve, the Crookers, MRK1, Hank Shocklee and Starkey, and hundreds of up and coming DJ's around the globe. Definitely among the most influential and widely recognized dubstep artists out there . DZ has made his name with an almost robot-like consistency of quality productions and releases on a variety of labels internationally, as well as higher profile remixes for the likes of Jokers of the Scene, The Crookers , Wu-tang Clan, Major Lazer and Gucci Mane.

Local support:

-Daniel Farley
-Sean Lyons
-Mitch Lowe
-Sam Raines

Roska (UK) @ Be Club

Roska - Mary Anne Hobbs BBC Radio1 March 2010

For the first time in New Zealand..

! ROSKA !

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Video http://bit.ly/hbA6vN

Direct from the UK...

Friday 18th February

@ The fully refurbished BE CLUB

The man shaping the future sound of garage and house takes to the helm of the booth and the Be Club system for a night of some of the freshest and most upfront tunes heard in this country!

with support from:

Jason Howson
Tommy Flowers
Chaos In The CBD
Daniel Farley
Beat Mafia
MikeE

& hosted by Dapht-One

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Video

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

Roska (UK) @ Be Club Pix @ http://bit.ly/fFoBcE

For the first time in New Zealand..

! ROSKA !

Direct from the UK...

Friday 18th February

@ The fully refurbished BE CLUB

The man shaping the future sound of garage and house takes to the helm of the booth and the Be Club system for a night of some of the freshest and most upfront tunes heard in this country!

with support from:

Jason Howson
Tommy Flowers
Chaos In The CBD
Daniel Farley
Beat Mafia
MikeE

& hosted by Dapht-One

Fort Knox Five (USA) & JStar (UK) @ 1885

Fort Knox Five - DC's Finest Remint

Fort Knox Five DJ Set @ 1885 Video http://bit.ly/g3jUcT

The Regrooved crew are going all out this time to kick off 2011 - here's an artist we simply couldn't turn down. Alongside a second international we can't mention here, we bring you an act widely regarded the world's number one modern funk collective - FORT KNOX FIVE. Their list of collaborators, remixers and fans speaks for itself making them a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, with props from the likes of the legendary Afrika Bambaata, remixes for Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong and A Skillz&Krafty Kuts. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the midas touch for producing heavy hitting records. When Splore city finishes on Saturday night, there's only one place to be for your fix - 2 supreme internationals, and a huge local lineup at Auckland's newish plush venue over three levels, 1885 Britomart.

FORT KNOX FIVE (Washington DC, USA)
JSTAR (UK)
Normski
Cool Hand Luke
Bobby Brazuka
Adam O
Funk Ferret
Randomplay
R.I.A
Dave Boogie (Radio1, Dunedin)
Sambro
Dj Alias

Hosted by Mikey Rockwell

Fort Knox Five DJ Set @ 1885 Video

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

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/f8h228

The Regrooved crew are going all out this time to kick off 2011 - here's an artist we simply couldn't turn down. Alongside a second international we can't mention here, we bring you an act widely regarded the world's number one modern funk collective - FORT KNOX FIVE. Their list of collaborators, remixers and fans speaks for itself making them a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, with props from the likes of the legendary Afrika Bambaata, remixes for Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong and A Skillz&Krafty Kuts. Having released an arsenal of floor rocking singles and remixes, the FORT KNOX FIVE has the Midas touch for producing heavy hitting records. When Splore city finishes on Saturday night, there's only one place to be for your fix - 2 supreme internationals, and a huge local lineup at Auckland's newish plush venue over three levels, 1885 Britomart.

FORT KNOX FIVE (Washington DC, USA)
JSTAR (UK)
Normski
Cool Hand Luke
Bobby Brazuka
Adam O
Funk Ferret
Randomplay
R.I.A
Dave Boogie (Radio1, Dunedin)
Sambro
DJ Alias

Hosted by Mikey Rockwell

Concord Dawn (NZ) DJ Set @ Ink/Coherent Video

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

Photos from the night can be seen @ http://bit.ly/dG7CN0

Ink & Coherent are proud to bring you 2011's first installment of 'Smile You're Ink Coherent' with very special guests Concord Dawn, performing their only Auckland show this summer.

Friday 11th February
11pm
$10 before midnight

With support from:

Luke Walker
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Aaron Pony Club
Package
Incognito
The Breakfast Club

Concord Dawn (NZ) DJ Set @ Ink/Coherent

Concord Dawn - This Is All There Is

Ink & Coherent are proud to bring you 2011's first installment of 'Smile You're Ink Coherent' with very special guests Concord Dawn, performing their only Auckland show this summer.

Friday 11th February
11pm
$10 before midnight

With support from:

Luke Walker
Greg Churchill
Angela Fisken
Aaron Pony Club
Package
Incognito
The Breakfast Club

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen Video

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

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

★ BIG WEDNESDAY @ ZEN

Zen
17 Albert Street
Auckland, New Zealand

★ FEBRUARY 9TH
NDA (Wellington)
With support: Steve Durez, Mitch Lowe, Disko Stu & Sam Raines

NDA is very difficult to pigeon hole, if you ask him what his style is he would probably tell you, "It's upfront big room house, remixed anthems, electro, some beepy stuff with a bunch of live acapellas, loops, mash ups, live remixes and the odd kitchen sink."
You could also say he plays "big room, main floor destroying, roof raising, upfront, WTF was that track? house music"

NDA's tough, banging sound , A.D.D. energy and unique style is what he’s all about. His rock hard reputation, fresh sets and crazy good times skills (using his mixer and CDJS like a drum kit) have seen him blow up in 09 and gain respect from his DJ peers and fans alike. NDA is one of the best technically skilled DJs in NZ by far and regularly mentors up and coming DJs only too happy to give his time, he’s like mother Theresa!

Quality music, quality drinks and an awesome bunch of people makes Zen the best place to be on a Wednesday.

This event is run in conjunction with WAX'D in Fu! No where else can you get such amazing acts and drink specials on a Wednesday!

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen

NDA presents - Oooga Booga - The Mix Up

NDA (NZ) Live @ Zen Video @ http://bit.ly/hJwwl0

★ BIG WEDNESDAY @ ZEN

Zen
17 Albert Street
Auckland, New Zealand

★ FEBRUARY 9TH
NDA (Wellington)
With support: Steve Durez, Mitch Lowe, Disko Stu & Sam Raines

NDA is very difficult to pigeon hole, if you ask him what his style is he would probably tell you, "It's upfront big room house, remixed anthems, electro, some beepy stuff with a bunch of live acapellas, loops, mash ups, live remixes and the odd kitchen sink."
You could also say he plays "big room, main floor destroying, roof raising, upfront, WTF was that track? house music"

NDA's tough, banging sound , A.D.D. energy and unique style is what he’s all about. His rock hard reputation, fresh sets and crazy good times skills (using his mixer and CDJS like a drum kit) have seen him blow up in 09 and gain respect from his DJ peers and fans alike. NDA is one of the best technically skilled DJs in NZ by far and regularly mentors up and coming DJs only too happy to give his time, he’s like mother Theresa!

Quality music, quality drinks and an awesome bunch of people makes Zen the best place to be on a Wednesday.

This event is run in conjunction with WAX'D in Fu! No where else can you get such amazing acts and drink specials on a Wednesday!

Dubstep Cup!

A-Sides (UK) @ Fu Bar

A-Sides -  Everything

A-Sides (UK) Live @ Fu Bar Video http://bit.ly/dO99K4

A-Sides (Jason Cambridge) a true veteran DJ,producer and engineer he has released over 500 tracks in his name making him one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum n bass. Over the course of his extensive career a sides has proved time again that he is a dnb legend, a-sides has produced tracks for metalheads,bingo,hospital,trueplayaz and innerground to name but a few and of course his own long standing label "eastside recordings". Reaching out with a sound that has a truly global appeal a sides is in demand across the globe and has a hectic schedule that takes him to the four corners of the rock we call home. now coming back for his yearly tour of nz he will be gracing the decks at the mighty FU bar a sides will bring the heat pon the decks supported by the cream of fullcirclepromotions crew, expect a diverse range of beat mixed by the legend himself that will take you on a journey thru dnb and make for a fantastic night!!

support from....

soul science
([-_-])
recall
tellez
KWRK
Keel
Taiko
zeb beal

A-Sides (UK) Live @ Fu Bar Video

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

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

A-Sides (Jason Cambridge) a true veteran DJ,producer and engineer he has released over 500 tracks in his name making him one of the most prolific and versatile artists in drum n bass. Over the course of his extensive career a sides has proved time again that he is a dnb legend, a-sides has produced tracks for metalheads,bingo,hospital,trueplayaz and innerground to name but a few and of course his own long standing label "eastside recordings". Reaching out with a sound that has a truly global appeal a sides is in demand across the globe and has a hectic schedule that takes him to the four corners of the rock we call home. now coming back for his yearly tour of nz he will be gracing the decks at the mighty FU bar a sides will bring the heat pon the decks supported by the cream of fullcirclepromotions crew, expect a diverse range of beat mixed by the legend himself that will take you on a journey thru dnb and make for a fantastic night!!

support from.... soul science ([-_-]) recall tellez KWRK Keel Taiko zeb beal

Apparently I’m a Garage MC now!

This video was posted on my Facebook page by a friend. Since I found it funny – he said he didn’t know I was an MC – I thought I’d post it here. I must admit I do see a similarity between my looks and those of MC Neat.

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround

Benji B – BBC Radio 1 show 25.11.2010

The Turnaround with special guest Benji B!

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround Video http://bit.ly/gLsXpj

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 6:00am

Bacco Room
53 Nelson St
Auckland, New Zealand

After rocking the hinges off when he last graced NZ for a 5 hour set in 2008, UK phenomenon Benji B is set to give 2011 a jump-start, with a certified Saturday night special at Bacco.

Known as a purveyor of the very best in underground styles, Benji wraps hip hop, garage, dubstep, soul, jazz, Detroit techno and all manner of future beat science, into a singular dancefloor journey. His monthly Deviation Sessions club nights are rated amongst London's very best, and have seen him hosting the likes of Moodymann, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Skream, the first London date of Flying Lotus and Dam Funk, as well as our own Electric Wire Hustle on their recent 2010 global jaunt. His keen patronage of EWH (Chaser was amongst his Top 10 of 2009) is not a one-off, he's been a long time discerning champion of kiwi sounds, pimping many of our finest Turnarounders to a wider audience, including Isaac Aesili, Recloose, Julien Dyne and more.

Benji B (UK) Live @ The Turnaround Video

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

The Turnaround with special guest Benji B!

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

Saturday, January 29 at 10:00pm - January 30 at 6:00am

Bacco Room
53 Nelson St
Auckland, New Zealand

After rocking the hinges off when he last graced NZ for a 5 hour set in 2008, UK phenomenon Benji B is set to give 2011 a jump-start, with a certified Saturday night special at Bacco.

Known as a purveyor of the very best in underground styles, Benji wraps hip hop, garage, dubstep, soul, jazz, Detroit techno and all manner of future beat science, into a singular dancefloor journey. His monthly Deviation Sessions club nights are rated amongst London's very best, and have seen him hosting the likes of Moodymann, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Skream, the first London date of Flying Lotus and Dam Funk, as well as our own Electric Wire Hustle on their recent 2010 global jaunt. His keen patronage of EWH (Chaser was amongst his Top 10 of 2009) is not a one-off, he's been a long time discerning champion of kiwi sounds, pimping many of our finest Turnarounders to a wider audience, including Isaac Aesili, Recloose, Julien Dyne and more.

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