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Musician and producer Nathan Haines drops a series of singles from his highly anticipated 11th studio album NOTES, released 9th August 2024.

Single 01: 'Come Into the Light' features vocalist @La-Coco and beats from @FrankBooker with Nathan playing keys & on production duties. A classic sounding dance track in the tradition of Nathan’s well-loved UK albums from the early 2000s, but with a current sound and production style very much in vogue in 2024.

Single 002: UK-based producer/DJ @Atjazz has delivered a stunning remix, retaining the original vocal with all new music, featuring a flute solo from Nathan recorded exclusively for this remix. Atjazz is one of soulful dance music’s most prolific and respected producers with a worldwide following.

Single 03: 'Belo Dia' - Nathan Haines love letter to Brazilian music.

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Nathan Haines - Singles from the album NOTES

Singles & remixes taken from the forthcoming Zuke album "Come Closer" - released 13th Dec 2024 on Loop.

Zuke - Singles

Loop Electronic was launched in 2024 as a new sub-label of Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa, dedicated to releasing forward thinking singles, EPs and albums from New Zealand producers and musicians. 
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001 : Zuke - Voyager [single]
002 : Zuke - Hyperion [single]
003 : Sanoi - Ratatat [single]
004 : Zuke - How We Met [single]
005 : Harry Charles - Visions Of Red [single]
006 : Zuke - Come Closer [Album]
007 : Sanoi & Jake Rattler - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [single]
008 : Sanoi & Boznich - Chill Bill [single]
009 : Harry Charles - B. [single]
010 : Sanoi - Loose Change [EP] 
011 : Harry Charles - Smoke & Dust [single]
012 : Israel Starr, Sianne x Riddim Cartel - Blessing [single]
013 : Zuke, Ed Zuccollo - Hyperion (Rhian Sheehan Remix) [single]
014 : Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Immaru [single]
015 : Harry Charles - Movement [album]
016 : Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Sentio [single]
017 : Sianne x Riddim Cartel - Blessing (Tali & Chiccoreli Remix) [single]
018 : Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Myths [single]
019 : Sanoi - Reverse [single]
020 : Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Sahar [single]
021 : Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman - Traces [album]
022 : Sanoi - It Might Take Some Time [single]
023 : Harry Charles - The Luck [single]
024 : Sanoi - Try It [single]
025 : Zuke - How We Met (Dylan C & Zuke Remix) [single]
026 : Select 001 [compilation]

Coming Soon
Sanoi - Single (Nov 2025)
Harry Charles - Single (Nov 2025)
Sanoi - Album (Dec 2025)

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Classic Hits in A Reggae Groove by the Kingston Sound System is a project which re-imagines a range of massive international hits working with the original vocalists and the Kingston Sound System to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style.
 
The album features the original vocals of the artists, with all-new recordings coming straight out of the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. The authentic reggae sound is captured by a band which includes musicians who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and other reggae legends. 

The forthcoming album features classics such as Steve Winwood - Higher Love, Blondie - Heart Of Glass, B-52s - Love Shack, Pretenders - Don't Get Me Wrong, Sophie B Hawkins - As I Lay Me Down, Brosnki Beat - Small Town Boy, Tanita Tikaram - Twist In My Sobriety, Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time featuring Gary ‘Nesta’ Pine and more.

Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove

Exclusive EP via Loop to celebrate Vadim's NZ tour & prepare you for his full length LP out on BBE & Loop in June! 
More info: http://loop.co.nz/releases/dj-vadim-dubcatcher-tour-ep-album-taster

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Lyrical Soldier ft Demolition Man (J Star Remix)

Higher Love (feat. Steve Winwood)

2 of five 5 from an EP containing alternative versions of songs from Dubcatcher & new songs from the upcoming Soulcatcher. http://loop.co.nz/releases/sweet-like-a-lolly-ep 

DJ Vadim feat. Sena - Speak To Me Darling

@chaos-in-the-cbd ready a balmy, dancefloor revamp of ‘Belo Dia’ from @nathan-haines-official's landmark new LP

‘Belo Dia (Chaos In The CBD remix)’ is out 18th October via Loop/EMK

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-nathan-haines-belo-dia-chaos-cbd-remix

Belo Dia

Premiere: Nathan Haines ‘Belo Dia (Chaos In The CBD remix)’

This soothing reinterpretation of 'Hyperion' delves deeper into melancholy and nostalgia, highlighting the subtlety and depth of expression on my primary instrument, the piano. The natural sounds of playing softly—gentle creaks of the piano stool, quiet shuffling—add to the intimate atmosphere. Recorded during a rainstorm, I doubled down on coziness by gently layering in recordings I’d made of light rain and the crackling of the fireplace in the house where I grew up. Fans of Nils Frahm’s evocative piano recordings will appreciate the emotional depth and texture throughout.

Hyperion (Ed Zuccollo Piano Version)

Loop is presenting 'Come Closer', the debut album by Zuke—an electronic project from the talented Ed Zuccollo. 

Featured: https://klubikon.com/2024/11/19/premiere-zuke-how-we-met 

'Come Closer' album will be available after the 13th of December https://zuke.bandcamp.com  

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PREMIERE: Zuke - How We Met

New Zealand-based electronic producer @Zukebeats (Ed Zuccollo) releases the 3rd single ‘How We Met’, from his forthcoming debut album Come Closer (out 13 Dec).

A lush fusion of downtempo and organic house, layered with deep ambient chords and elements of acid, the single also features a remix by Nourish, the newly formed duo of longtime friends and collaborators Katie Double and Paige Julia. Nourish combines Katie's musical artistry on harp and electronic instrumentation, with Paige's experience in crafting dancefloor-driven beats. This remix marks the first official release under the Nourish alias.

“We took our favorite elements from the original track, slowed them right down, and added our own bass, drums, and percussion in line with our style,” says Paige of Nourish.

https://ffm.to/zuke-how-we-met

How We Met (Nourish Remix)

‘We Belong’ is the brand new waiata created especially for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025. Commissioned by Te Matatini, the official song has been created by Corrella and L.A.B, a song which emphasises the collective strength and spiritual unity represented by the event and the host iwi. 

The biennial Te Matatini national kapa haka festival is the largest celebration of Māori performing arts excellence in the world. ‘We Belong’ will serve as the soundtrack to this installment of Te Matatini.

The waiata is a collaboration between two of New Zealand’s most popular acts, Corrella and L.A.B. Featuring vocals led by Joel Shadbolt (L.A.B) and Pipiwharauroa & Ngawaiwera Campbell (Corrella), the waiata embraces the feeling of unity and togetherness which Te Matatini brings, with the track being started in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington, before being completed in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

We Belong (feat. Corrella & L.A.B)

This new imagining of ‘Heart of Glass’ is a fusion of pulsating reggae beats with Blondie’s classic vocals, creating a fresh and vibrant take on a song that defined a generation. The track combines the unmistakable vocals from the iconic Debbie Harry with a group of musicians from the vibrant musical metropolis of Kingston, Jamaica. Captured by a band who have played with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie, Wyclef Jean and many more, this version of ‘Heart Of Glass’ gives the classic a new sunshine-soaked feeling.

Heart Of Glass (feat. Blondie)

https://ffm.to/nightmoves-crackazat-remix

Celebrated saxophonist and producer Nathan Haines caps off the success of his acclaimed album Notes with the release of the final single, a dancefloor rendition of ‘Night Moves’, remixed by the producer Crackazat and featuring emerging vocalist Ruby. 

Night Moves feat. Ruby. (Crackazat Remix)

https://ffm.to/kua-kotahi-ra

‘Kua Kotahi Rā’ is a te reo version of 'We Belong', the official waiata created for Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025

Performed by Corrella, the translation has been overseen by Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and Dame Hinewehi Mohi, two of the most important figures in the Māori arts world.

Kua Kotahi Rā

Hyperion (Piano Version) [Rhian Sheehan Remix]

Loop are excited to present the new release from a unique musical project, Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, a project which re-imagines a range of timeless hits with the unforgettable vocals of the original performers. Jamaican band Kingston Sound System then provide the instrumentation to recreate the songs in an authentic reggae style. 

The latest release is one of the most impactful tracks of the 1980s, Bronski Beat’s ‘Smalltown Boy’.

This new imagining of ‘Smalltown Boy’ combines the original vocals from Bronski Beat frontman Jimmy Somerville alongside authentic reggae instrumentation. The sense of longing on the original vocal is still present, this time dripping in dub and live horns. Kingston Sound System’s version places this iconic dancefloor track with a reggae groove, creating a new interpretation which sounds as perfectly paired as the original.

Smalltown Boy (feat. Bronski Beat)

https://ffm.to/just-holdin-on-remix

Nathan Haines presents a new remix of his track ‘Just Holdin’ On’, coming courtesy of one of NZ’s most sought-after producers, Christoph El Truento. Featuring the chopped-up hip-hop vocals from rapper Eo, the remix takes the track down a house route, while keeping the lo-fi hip-hop and jazzy vibes of the original.

Widely known for deep-diving into different genres, Christoph El Truento has gained acclaim locally and abroad for his unique takes on hip-hop, reggae, jazz, eletronica and ambient music. The recent years has seen a prolific output garner a loyal following worldwide, with his albums Dubs From The Neighbourhood, Circle of Friends and Peace Maker Dub all being critical and underground favorites. A remix from El Truento is a rare treat, with him putting his own spin on ‘Just Holdin’ On’.

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Just Holdin On (Christoph El Truento Remix)

https://ffm.to/as-i-lay-me-down

 ‘As I Lay Me Down (When the Sun Comes Out Again)’ - a sun-soaked reggae reimagining of Sophie B. Hawkins’ 1995 classic. The track is the latest single from Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, a bold project pairing iconic vocalists with Jamaica’s finest musicians to breathe new life into legendary songs with an authentic reggae feel.

Hawkins re-recorded her vocals for the track, delivering a modern yet performance that perfectly complements the laid-back groove, skanking guitars, and soaring horns of the all-star reggae band. “I love this version of ‘As I Lay Me Down’ — it fits my mood, my joy of being alive on our planet at this time,” says Hawkins. “What the band do with my music makes me smile, and I’m so happy to share it with you.”

Recorded in Jamaica with full artist involvement, the album features reggae royalty — musicians who’ve performed with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Peter Tosh, and Wyclef Jean. Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove delivers timeless classics with a warm, rootsy twist that feels both fresh and deeply grounded in tradition.

As I Lay Me Down (feat. Sophie B. Hawkins)

https://ffm.to/twistinmysobriety

Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove presents the latest release from their upcoming album, a new imagining of Tanita Tikaram’s iconic track ‘Twist In My Sobriety’. Kingston Sound System have taken a re-recorded vocal from Tikaram and created a soulful reggae version of the classic.

A collection of Jamaica’s finest musicians, Kingston Sound System have taken the synth-driven original, and given it a new sun-soaked interpretation. The synths are replaced by horns and keys combining, with Tikaram’s breathy vocals perfectly complimenting the laid-back reggae instrumentation. A modern brooding vocal take from Tikaram lends new life to the recording, working hand in hand with a slower reggae tempo to the original.

"Kingston Sound System have fun bringing their reggae vibes to classic tracks by artists including Blondie, and The B-52’s. Now they’ve got their hands on ‘Twist’, I can’t wait for people to check it out!” - Tanita Tikaram

Twist In My Sobriety (feat. Tanita Tikaram)

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'Love You More [edit]' is taken from the forthcoming album: Nathan Haines - Notes (Deluxe Edition), featuring remixes, edits & live recordings alongside the tracks that originally appeared on the 2024 album Notes.

'Love You More' has a classic deep house sound, with Nathan's signature soprano sax recorded in one single take. The tack was co-witten by Nathan's long time collaborator Phil Asher, who tragically passed away in 2021.

“This was my dedication to Phil after his passing. It was a shock to all of us when it happened. He  was so alive and so ‘there’ as a person…it took me a few weeks to really grasp he wasn’t part of  this world anymore. But actually he IS a part of this world and will always be via his music and the  way he lived life." - Nathan Haines

Love You More [Edit]

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From the album Classic Hits In A Reggae Groove, which features versions of classic tracks from Blondie, The B-52s, Pretenders & more.

Don't Get My Wrong (feat. Pretenders)

Time After Time (feat. Gary Pine)

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The debut single from Sunset Tsunami

Dub Till Dawn

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Drum & Bass remix from Sydney producer MO2

Dub Till Dawn (MO2 Remix)

https://ffm.to/sanoi-imtst

Sanoi unveils his latest single, ‘It Might Take Some Time’, taken from the forthcoming album Augenblick. Built around a playful synth motif, the track is textural, melodic, unhurried.
Unfolding patiently, it layers delicate melodies over a gentle percussive groove before introducing a warm, grounding bassline as momentum builds. Reminiscent of early Bonobo and Four Tet, this is late-night headphone music that also carries weight on a proper system.
With ‘It Might Take Some Time’, Sanoi continues to refine his melodic sensibility, drawing on his house and techno roots while embracing a more reflective, downtempo palette. The result is both meditative and kinetic, adding another distinctive chapter to his genre-blurring catalogue.


It Might Take Some Time

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Just Holdin’ On (Instrumental)’, a standalone single lifted from the upcoming Notes (Deluxe Edition) - an expanded re-release featuring edits, remixes, and live versions from Haines’ album Notes.

Stripping away the vocal of the original, the instrumental version puts the composition’s architecture in sharp focus: a downtempo, chilled hip-hop pulse, boom-bap drums from Marc Mac (4 Hero), and a lush Rhodes progression by Michal Martyniuk. With the space cleared, Haines’ saxophone and flute melodies step to the fore, long-line phrases and subtle harmonics that underline the tune’s mood of quiet momentum.

Produced & recorded by Nathan Haines
Mixed by Nathan Haines & Clinton McCreery
Strings arranged & recorded by Jonathan Crayford
Written by Nathan Haines, Michal Martyniuk, Ethan King & Marc Mac

Nathan Haines - soprano saxophone, flute, synthesizers
Michal Martyniuk - Fender Rhodes
Kevin Haines - acoustic bass
Marc Mac - drums
Peau Halapua - violin
Sarah Spence - cello
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Notes (Deluxe Edition)

Just Holdin' On [Instrumental]

https://ffm.to/theluck

New Zealand producer @HarryCharles follows up his sophomore album MOVEMENT with the new track 'The Luck', which marks a shift towards a more energetic and uplifting direction.

‘The Luck’ blends hook-laden melodies and bright synth layers with a driving deep house groove. It’s a clear evolution from the downtempo, organic moods of MOVEMENT, and signals a bold new chapter for Harry’s sound.

The Luck

https://ffm.to/sanoi-try-it

Blending deep, chugging Afro house rhythms with the grit of old-school soul, ‘Try It’ layers hypnotic percussion and a rolling low-end beneath pitched-up, boom-bap-inspired vocal samples. The result is a striking balance of crate-digging nostalgia and modern dancefloor energy, music designed to move bodies while sparking recognition in heads who know.

Due for release in late 2025, Augenblick is a 19-track journey through ambient textures and lo-fi beats.

Sanoi - Try It (Original Mix)

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Sunset Tsunami return with their second single “Trigger Warning”, a heavyweight dubwise steppa featuring the voice of Aotearoa reggae don Israel Starr.
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Trigger Warning (feat. Israel Starr)

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Sunset Tsunami return with their second single “Trigger Warning”, a heavyweight dubwise steppa. This instrumental version has serious Mungo's HiFi vibes 🔈🔈

Trigger Warning (Instrumental)

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Wellington-based producer Zuke returns with a new rework from his acclaimed debut album Come Closer (Dec 2024), a fresh take on the album’s downtempo gem ‘How We Met’, remixed alongside long-time collaborator Dylan C.

Where the original drifted with haunting Rhodes chords and a deep, meditative atmosphere, the Dylan C & Zuke Remix drives the track towards the dancefloor. Lifting the tempo, the duo reshape it into a hypnotic organic house groover, with inspired elements of acid house & dub echoes.

This marks the first official release for Dylan C & Zuke , a pairing well-known for their hybrid live/DJ performances across New Zealand festivals and club shows over the past six years. The remix captures the essence of those sets: deep, melodic, and immersive, yet always underpinned by energy and movement.

How We Met (Dylan C & Zuke remix)

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Mixed by @dylanC at Lowlight Studio NZ

Loop Electronic proudly announces the release of its first-ever compilation, Loop Electronic: Select 001, a curated collection that captures the essence and evolution of the new sub label’s sound over the past year. To mark the release, this special DJ mix by Dylan C features additional tracks and offers a journey through the collection’s highlights.

Since its launch in 2024, Loop Electronic has established itself as a vital hub for forward-thinking electronic music in Aotearoa, releasing over 20 singles, three full-length albums, and a series of acclaimed remixes. With Select 001, the label presents eight standout tracks that define its sonic identity - a rich blend of organic textures, cinematic atmospheres, and dancefloor energy.

1. Harry Charles - Wandering Water / Titans (2nd Movement)
2. Sanoi - Reverse
3. Sanoi - Flickering Lights
4. Zuke - How We Met (Dylan C & Zuke Remix)
5. Harry Charles - The Luck
6. Sanoi - Try It (Extended Mix)
7. Harry Charles - Visions Of Red
8. Zuke - Come Closer
9. Rhian Sheehan, Arli Liberman - Immaru

Loop Electronic: Select 001 [Dylan C Mix]

Lord Echo - Thinking Of You

'Jimmy Boy' is the first taste of L.A.B.'s self-titled debut album, out November. 

The musical talent and experience of all four members is undeniable, with each bringing their eclectic styles to the table. The result is an eclectic mix of reggae, electronic, blues, funk, and reggae, even heading into country at points.

Jimmy Boy Links: http://www.loop.co.nz/releases/jimmy-boy
L.A.B. album: http://www.loop.co.nz/releases/lab

L.A.B.

L.A.B. - Jimmy Boy

Single 1 from the The Maharaj Project: 001 (LP084)

@nickodemusnyc with the Maharaj Trio: http://loop.co.nz/releases/path-of-the-liger

At the idyllic Splore Festival in New Zealand last February, a collaboration between two performing international artists was born. A plan was hatched by Mikee Tucker of Loop to bring the world beats of New York-based DJ & producer Nickodemus together with the Jugalbandi vibes of the Maharaj Trio from Varanasi, India. The result is The Maharaj Project: 001 – a blend of traditional melodic improvisation from India and the organic electronic beats of Nickodemus.

Each song was recorded live in one-take in Auckland with legendary engineer and former bass player for Cat Stevens, Bruce Lynch, over two sessions.

Vikash Maharaj and his sons Prabhash and Abhishek make up the Maharaj Trio – a North Indian musical family from Varanasi, whose musical tradition stretches back 500 years. With Vikash playing sarod, Prabhash on tablas and Abjishek on sitar, the trio play a unique style of improvised Indian classical music with elements of traditional jugalbandi. Well known as a producer and DJ, Nickodemus has been travelling the world since the mid-90’s.

Tracks one through four feature the Maharaj Trio showcasing their traditional sound which has seen them tour the world. Tracks five and six feature the Trio collaborating with Nickodemus, who brings his dance-floor perspective to the trio’s ancient ragas.

The Maharaj Project: 001 showcases the merging of two musical cultures, and two artists renowed as innovators in their field.

Release Schedule:
Dec 15: ‘Path of The Liger’ – Nickodemus & Maharaj Trio (single) 
Jan 26: ‘Asha (Splore)’ – Maharaj Trio (single) 
Feb 16: The Maharaj Project: 001 (project release)

The Maharaj Project: 001

Nickodemus & Maharaj Trio - Path of The Liger

A taste of the lineup playing at Tuborg Sounds On. Download & enjoy.

Tickets from: dashtickets.co.nz/event/SoundsOn

The Black Seeds, Home Brew, Katchafire, David Dallas, TrinityRoots, AHoriBuzz, Tahuna Breaks, Tiki Taane (Acoustic Set), DJ Sir-Vere Ft. Che Fu, PNC & K One, Dan Aux & Tali and Kong Fooey ft. Maitreya.

Saturday 23rd March – The Oval, North Harbour Stadium
For more info see www.soundson.net

Katchafire - Irei

In The Air (Single). Released WW on Friday May 29 via Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa. More info & advance servicing - loop@loop.co.nz

In The Air (Single)

L.A.B - In The Air

LP002. Debut album from Wellington reggae band The Black Seeds.

The Black Seeds - Keep On Pushing  Workshop Re-Dub

The Black Seeds - Coming Back Home

A retrospective of recordings and releases by Aotearoa's leading urban and electronic musicians, LOOP Select 003 doubles as a comprehensive catch-up collectors' set for LOOP's existing New Zealand audiences, and an introductory overview of our nation's top talent for those based abroad.

Che Fu - Waka

Our third installment in this series showcases New Zealand music on a world stage and introduces some amazing sounds from around the world. The previous two Green Room compilations showcased 100% New Zealand music. The Green Room 003 is about living in a global community, and working with like-minded musicians and labels from around the world that share a collective voice in their music.



Jo Dukie & DJ Fitchie - This Room

The Black Seeds - Turn It Around

The Green Room 004: Hope features music from some of the most popular people in the Aotearoa music scene, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Rhian Sheehan, The Phoenix Foundation, Ladi6, Rhombus, Kora, Recloose, Opensouls and TrinityRoots.
The creative lens of this compilation has focused on the consumption of fossil fuels, primarily the running of transportation. As with previous editions, Green Room 004: Hope has an ethos of individual responsibility, and issues a challenge to the listener to consciously and responsibly take control of their general consumption.

Recloose - Dust

Fat Freddy's Drop - Hope

15 SIZZLING TRACKS from old-school cruisers to new-school bruisers. Building on the success of previous installments, Select 007 is about providing our most deserving talent with a valuable opportunity to meet with like-minded artists from the world stage, including tracks from as far a field as France (OMR), Germany (Boozoo Bajou feat. Joe Dukie), and Sweden (Jose Gonzalez), as well as New Zealand (Verse 2, Breaks Co-op, P Bass Expressway/ Downtown Brown). 

José González - Crosses

Freddie Cruger feat. ADL - Runnin' From Love

Noiseshaper - Walls Of Silence

House of Shem - Keep Rising

Jehro - Everything

Nickodemus - Give The Drummer Some

Rhombus - Clav Dub

AHoriBuzz - Glitter in the Gutter (Radio Edit)

GOIN' STEADY – By NEWTOWN ROCKSTEADY
Out Worldwide April 26.
File Under: Rocksteady, Reggae, Ska

Newtown Rocksteady return with their second EP, Goin’ Steady this April 26th, hot on the heels of their performance at this year’s Womad NZ.

Recorded live at The Boardroom (an offshoot of infamous Wellington recording studio, The Surgery) and mixed collaboratively by band members and engineer, Ryan Prebble, Goin' Steady documents the band’s already well-developed live sound.

Newtown Rocksteady - In The Red

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