‘Climb’ by Auckland beatmaker S.F.T appears on the compilation Bearded Beats Vol 1: Beardy & The Beats, a project spearheaded by Leesh & Kina, hosts of the 5 Finger Discount Show on Base FM. Available via Bandcamp, Bearded Beats Vol 1 brings together beatmakers from all over the world. International submissions by Miles Bonny & T-White, appear alongside familiar local names like Haz Beats, choiceVaughan, B Haru and S.F.T. In a […]
Few artists come new to the game with such a fearless and complete approach to music. Bailey Wiley filters neo-soul classicism through modern, rightous production and true live musicianship. The star of the show is that golden voice – effortless and organic, it’s like having honey poured into your ears. Her band are raw talent […]
Over the last while, a new movement in the UK bass music scene has been on the rise. Swept up in that movement are two life long friends, hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. Jay “Bulletproof”, and Chris “DuttyRanks” not only share a passion for Bass Music, but also Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae and Dub. BPDR is the crossroad where these […]
Children of the ‘Neo-Soul’ movement from the late 90’s, The Boom Cat are a three-piece fusion band pulling key elements of their musical chemistry from Hip-hop, Jazz, Reggae and Funk. Comprised of lead singer Keshia Paulse, Karlos Tunks on guitar and bassist Isaac Etimani, The Boom Cat formed 4 years ago and have embarked on a mission to create a name for themselves within the […]
(source: Thump Australia) Reuben Winter (aka Totems) explores the musical intersection between beat music, classic rave, psychedelic, jungle, footwork, dubstep and hip hop. Who knows what that actually means, right? But considering Reuben is formally of doom punk band Caroles he’s probably pretty used not being understood by everyone. What we do understand is that his […]
Five dudes that can’t shave who spent the majority of science class in the dean’s office have come together to make an album about determinism, singularity and other things they don’t know how to spell. Their first EP was about monoism or some hippie shit like that, then they did a whole load of broken […]
The first single from Oakley Grenell‘s next O.G. album, ‘Happenin’ featuring MCs Stauny Pops and JDouble is a playful throw back to the subject of growing up in New Zealand in the good old days, the 80s…when all of these guys were kids evidently! Also contributing to this lush, summery track is vocalist Roslen Ulaula whose soulful harmonies lace the chorus and Oakley’s brother Redford laid […]
Sorceress is a 5 piece band from New Zealand, formerly known as Funkommunity. Their debut album ‘Chequered Thoughts’ was widely acclaimed around the world and saw them tour Europe and Japan in 2012. The creative duo at the core of Sorceress is vocalist Rachel Fraser and producer/band leader Isaac Aesili. They also collaborate with other NZ musicians including the band’s […]
Base FM’s very own Ill Baz from the Brew Up Show has released his first official track! His previous musical output has included remixes for Eddie Numbers and contributions to tracks by The Shade and The No Problemos. ‘Get Own Down’ is an instrumental beat built around a simple piano loop, with a fluid bassline and crunchy snare. Available for free download via […]
Coco Solid aka Jessica Lee Hansell is the musician, writer, artist and philosoflygirl hailing from Auckland City. ’2 Wise 2 Wed?’ was released abroad on Tokyo Dawn Record compilation ‘The Boogie 4’. Coco Solid and Tim ‘Jizmatron’ Checkley have collaborated with a deadly pool of talent for the Remix Package EP. Kutcorners,She’s So Rad, Badd Energy, Boston Rodriguez, Five Foot Short have all riffed […]