Tune in for CD giveaways on Breakfast & Drive, Monday 18 – Friday 22 March Production heavyweight Rhys Adams returns with his second LP Re-Record… Not Fade Away released on LOOP under the Yes King moniker. Produced entirely by Adams and A&R’d by Mark Rae, Re-Record… Not Fade Away, marks a coming of age for […]
Written by Ladi6 and Parks, “Ikarus” was recorded at Studio A in Detroit, Michigan which was the recording home of legendary hip hop producer JDilla. The new music video for ‘Ikarus’ is directed by celebrated New Zealand artist and director Askew One and the single was mastered by Tom Coyne, who has earned acclaim for his previous […]
This week’s Featured DJ is also one of our most loved, most respected DJs. Lo Key aka Mike Haru is one of the names that crops up the most when other Base DJs are discussing who influences them, who’s show they enjoy the most, who they look up to. If you’re not already one of […]
On Saturday, March 16th Auckland will be transformed as over 60 art galleries and museums all over the city open their doors for free from 6pm to midnight. White Night is a night art festival that happens once a year all over the world. It originally started in Saint Petersburg, as a celebration of art […]
Accomplished producer and DJ, P-Money has been very busy! As well as playing numerous summer shows throughout the country and having just signed a new deal with US label Duck Down Music, he is also currently working on his fourth studio album, entitled Gratitude. ‘Welcome To America’ – the first single from this release is […]
Sounds Aotearoa, New Zealand’s premier indigenous music expo, is back for 2013 and happening in Auckland for the first time. This two-day music event, which includes speaker seminars and artist showcases/performances, is a opportunity for musicians, promoters, managers and others to work with industry experts to learn and share with one another. It’s also a great […]
After a string of underground singles, remixes and EPs, David ‘Eavesdrop’ Wood is finally coming to the fore to release his debut album, Pins & Needles on LOOP. Busting onto the scene in the early 2000’s as a dominant, young DJ, Eavesdrop won accolades taking out the first Rumble in the Jungle competition and performed […]
The driving rhythmical talent behind Electric Wire Hustle steps out to present 2 unique performances in the Auckland area. “The future of drums in NZ is firmly in the hands of Myele Manzanza.” – NZ Musician Magazine This may seem a lofty statement but this young talent has already enjoyed an impressive career behind the […]
Dopamine Presents is bringing you a very exclusive and intimate Sunday Session at Rakino’s. ODDISEE (USA) & OLIVIER DAYSOUL (UK) will be joining us for the Sunday Family Roast on Sunday March 17th, alongside The Means (Live), DJs Lo Key & Gregg Harper and MC’s J.Double & Dames Brown. Your ticket will include a humble roast […]
Tuesday midday-2pm with SOULYRIC ‘The Non-Stop Drop’ Join Soulyric every Tuesday 12-2pm for a sweet rolling selection of tasty beats across a range of genres. Expect ‘feel-good’ energy to most of his drops with a strong emphasis on positive vibes throughout the majority of his sets both on the radio and out and about performing live. Special […]