Supervillains (RMC) – “Meanwhile..” EP Release Party, 1st September @ Galatos
From the gloomy depths of Auckland City come the "SUPERVILLAINS" A Hip Hop collective bringing you a 90s style of upbeat BOOM BAP, BIBIDY rap and swayze swagged out bangers
With Support from Harvey Knows A Killer and Steezie Wonder
Doors open from 8pm, 10 bucks on the doorCOME DRESSED AS YOUR OWN OR FAVOURITE VILLAIN!
Big ups to Kwik-N-Ezy, Fired, Arcade & Base FM
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Due for release November 2011, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz
This deluxe 200 page hard-back 12”x12”book features hundreds of stunning full size record cover designs from the legendary Studio One Records.
Described by Chris Blackwell as the University of Reggae, Studio One is by far the most important record label in the history of Reggae music, an A-Z of Jamaican music as iconic as Motown was to soul, or Blue Note for Jazz.
The book features classic artwork from Bob Marley and the Wailers, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Freddie McGregor, The Skatalites, Marcia Griffiths, Burning Spear, The Heptones, Toots and the Maytals and many more artists all of whom launched their careers at Studio One.
As well as many classic sleeves there are numerous rare designs including a collectors’ section featuring many alternate, silkscreen and rarely seen designs.
As Jamaica approaches the 50th anniversary of independence, this stunning deluxe book is a timely look at Reggae music’s legendary record label and the artists and musicians that it made famous.
The book also introductory essay by Steve Barrow (author of Rough Guide to Reggae) and is edited by Stuart Baker (Soul Jazz Records).
Belgrade DJs KOMPLEKS make their debut on the SHOES spin-off label PLIMSOLL RECORDS. 4 tasty mid-tempo disco, reggae and soul edits: "PUT IT ON THE LINE", "SPACE TALK", "LORAINE" and "WHEEL OF LIFE EDIT". The tracks speak for themselves so check them out.
Resista are back with their second release and another helping of Daphni's studio prowess...
This time though, it's not only the music of yore that gets the edit treatment in the hands of Daphni, but something a bit more current too!
On the a-side, we find the afro stylings of self-proclaimed "psychedelic primary school disco" New Zealand outfit Orchestra Of Spheres and their standout original recording 'Hypersphere'. Daphni masterfully extends it, adds his arsenal of effects and generally boosts its inherent psych- and leftfield dancefloor appeal.
On the flipside, Daphni travels all the way to West Africa and unearths another gem of a track. 'Baladins' is a joyous celebration of syncopated drums, masterful melodic guitar riffs and general feel-good summer vibes. Expertly restored for modern dancefloors, we've never heard a state-sponsored dance-music orchestra sound so good!
Mixing it up at Splore will be the dancehall/reggae grooves of Gappy Ranks, the mesmerising vocals of Tiki Taane’s acoustic show and the waiata good times from Fat Freddy’s Hopepa’s - The Yoots.
Splore’s taster demonstrates its eclectic music policy which has become an expectation of the loyal Splore festival fans. “The audience now demands the new, the unknown and the surprise factor” says music director John Minty, “all of which Splore delivers on with its excellent entertainment offering of music, art and performance set in the most idyllic beachside location”.
UK’s hottest reggae/dancehall proponent, Gappy Ranks, makes his first visit to New Zealand . From the streets of London’s Nottinghill Carnival to the beach at Splore this is one act that will travel well.
Also confirmed are Australia’s premier live hip hop/soundscape producers Hermitude and the uplifting gypsy funk of The Barons of Tang.
Wellington bands The Nudge (think swamp music with a party edge), Black Seeds’ Mike Fabulous’ Lord Echo and His Melodies and Aarona Tokona’s powerful funk and soul five piece, AHoriBuzz - will make the trip north for Splore.
UK hip hop DJ supremo Shortee Blitz and dub legend Earl Gateshead (Trojan Sound System anyone?) also return to spread the summer vibe.
Further exciting new music artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
Gappy Ranks
One of Britain’s hottest reggae/dancehall artists , Gappy Ranks is set to give Splore attendees a heady mixture of seductive reggae and hip shaking dancehall grooves. Gappy has worked with US rapper Twista and UK MC Lethal B plus producers the Kray Twinz. It will be their first time to New Zealand.
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Tiki
Splore welcomes the return of Aotearoa’s favourite son to the Main Stage for an acoustic set with special backing from Optimus Gryme. Yes, you guessed it. .. a heady mix of beautiful ballads and some soaring bass-backed vocals from the crowd-pleasing Tiki Taane. Probably no NWA covers though … sorry.
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The Yoots
The Yoots will be bringing their summer magic to Splore next February. The invention of flamboyant Fat Freddy’s Drop trombonist Hopepa (aka Jo Lindsay) and ten of his close muso mates who will be skanking out some classic Maori tunes for the Splore massive to sing along to. Think calypso-ska waiata with a dose of country soul.... by the beach. Tu meke!
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Hermitude
First time to New Zealand for an exclusive show at Splore this world class Australia duo are accomplished musicians who bring great electronic beats and hip hop to life with a touch of Cuban-influenced rhythms. Hermitude’s innovative show will endear you forever to our cuzzies over the ditch.
Barons of Tang
Leaving a swathe of dancehall destruction on their first NZ tour earlier this year this Melbourne muso collective are returning to play their high energy mash-up of tango, rockabilly, metal and gypsy funk. If you haven’t experienced this irrepressible musical juggernaut grab your friends at Splore and dance like a dervish.
Lord Echo and His Melodies
Lord Echo and His Melodies will make their Auckland debut at Splore 2012. Presenting the debut "Melodies" album the band includes three sets of brothers - Sam and Jo Lindsay, Dan and Chris Yeabsley and of course Lord Echo and his dear brother Danny Pash. Also involved are Toby 'Clubba' Laing, Riki 'Daddy' Gooch, and Lucien 'I hate the Beatles' Johnson.
The debut performance at Splore will be the first taste Aucklanders will have to savour a rustic mix of Disco-Reggae-Latin-Afrobeat silliness.
In reality, 'Melodies' represents the better part of a decade’s sweat and toil from Black Seeds guitarist and producer Mike Fabulous. Don't miss this extra special debut performance : with special guest singer Jennifer Betancourt on hand to recreate the sublime melodies you know and love.
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The Nudge
The Wellington three piece led by Ryan Prebble that is gaining an enthusiastic following from their blistering live shows. This is cosmic blues and roots music at its best. Hendrix and Blind Lemon Jefferson anyone?
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AHoriBuzz
The new project from Aaron Tokona (Weta, Cairo Knife Fight and Bongmaster) with Hori and Nick Gaffeney laying down a mean rhythm section. The Wellington trio head to Splore to inflict its free-wheeling brand of funk and soul.
Earl Gateshead
A London pioneer of reggae soundsystems Earl ‘s DJ lineage goes back to the late seventies in Brixton and later Soho and East London clubs where he worked alongside Big Youth, Dennis Alcapone, Adrian Sherwood and Bobby Digital. The selector for the Trojan Sound System juggernaut Earl returns to Splore to deliver a delightful dose of conscious, positive reggae music.
Shortee Blitz
Those who caught Shortee’s blistering party set at Splorecity in February will know what Shortee will bring to the beach at Splore 2012. Shortee Blitz is a UK hip hop legend … MOBO award winner, dj to the stars’ own private parties and host of London Kiss FM’s seminal hip hop show since 1994, Shortee will have you dancing like its hot at Splore’s Jagermeister DJ Stage this summer.
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