RELEASE: The Springtones - High On Your Love
The Springtones are a refreshing addition to the Australian music scene, blending soulful vibes with reggae rhythms and a deep...
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Sound Mag
- May 1
- 2 min
Where is sound system culture heading, and what is its current purpose?
Sound System culture was formed with a purpose. The direction was simple in the beginning. Provide entertainment to make a penny in the...
Sound Mag
- Apr 26
- 7 min
RELEASE: Reggae Roast - More Fire! LP
Hey James, how are you and the Reggae Roast gang and what have you been getting up to? We’ve been busy getting everything ready for the...
Arthur Ingram
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Is sound system culture and football worlds apart?
For many people, reggae sound systems are more than just a way to listen to music. They are a cultural institution, a way of life, and a...
Arthur Ingram
- Apr 20
- 2 min
The Evolution of Reggae Sound System Culture: From Jamaica to the World
Reggae music has a rich and fascinating history that spans several decades and continents. At the heart of this musical genre lies a...
Sound Mag
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Rest in Peace, Jah Shaka. The Zulu Warrior.
It’s a difficult one to explain Jah Shaka to those who have not been lucky to already know his story. Godfather of sound systems? King of...
Sound Mag
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Smirnoff & Dub-Stuy: The Sound of Bed-Stuy documentary
From Stept Studios, with support from Smirnoff, comes The Sound of Bed-Stuy, a short documentary shedding light on sound system culture...
Sound Mag
- Nov 14, 2022
- 13 min
Sound System Outernational 8: Reflections from Sound Mag
On Saturday 5th November, I was invited to participate in a day of reasoning with other sound system practitioners, both ‘youngers’ and...
Sound Mag
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
HIM DUB Festival
Last weekend next to the Côa River in Portugal, Nomad Embassy Sound System and Uprising Forward curated an original and humble festival...
Sound Mag
- Sep 3, 2022
- 1 min
Release: Dub Kazman - No Fear in Dub
Back again with the first Dub Kazman solo since 2019, No Fear in Dub has the atmosphere of the 90s, but with a fresh sound, using the...
Rosanna Loach
- Aug 7, 2022
- 2 min
Rebellion to Romance Exhibition
Two weeks ago sound mag was kindly invited by Mark Iration to the opening of the 'out of many' festival, organised by Jamaica Society...
Sound Mag
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
Double Release: Jah Version - Credentials & Youths of Today
Jah Version is the reggae-driven duo Dub Didi and Zacky Man, straight out of Lisbon town in Portugal! From their first steps back in...
Sound Mag
- May 18, 2022
- 1 min
Double Release: Universal Echo - Atlas & Recoil
Last Friday Universal Echo released tune 019 called ATLAS + ATLAS DUB, produced by Ka Dub & Moistune. Dark 80's synthesisers and heavy...
Sound Mag
- May 8, 2022
- 3 min
Interview: Mila Mazur & PlusStepper
How long have you been interested in steppers music and when did you get involved in making it? Mila: We live in the South of Ukraine....
Simona DoZ
- May 1, 2022
- 1 min
International Dub Gathering 2022 Launch Party - Captured by Simona DoZ
On the 15th April, for three days, six sound system came together in L'Aldea, Tarragona to celebrate the launch of International Dub...
Jack Young
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
Sound Mag Selections: 25th April 2022
Hey everyone, you may have noticed there wasn't a post last week. No big reason, it was just simply that I had too much on. If you didn't...
Sound Mag
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
RELEASE: Toroki & Isayah - Symbol of 1000 Thoughts
After their debut album ”African Step”, promising Reggae and Dub artists Toroki & Isayah present their brand new album ”Symbol of 1000...
Sound Mag
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Sound Mag Selections: 11th April 2022
Quite a lot of releases to talk about this week including two albums. I have really enjoyed listening and reviewing the music this week....
Jack Young
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
Sound Mag Selections: 4th April 2022
Back again with another Sound Mag Selections. This weekend we were in London at the Fox and Firkin. If you haven't yet been to this venue...
Jack Young
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Sound Mag Selections: 28th March 2022
Hi again, hope everyone is good. This week I struggled with my quest to dig for music although I have found two great tunes I am going to...
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