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Newtown Rocksteady - Goin' Steady Album Review

21 May 2013 // A review by Kerry MB

Rewind a month or two back and you’ll feel like its summer all over again, with the new offering from Wellington favourite, Newtown Rocksteady and their second EP release Goin’ Steady.

Putting forth some sweet soulful mixes, you can hear the smooth blend that makes these Newtown locals a big name for some of NZ’s finest reggae roots and grooves.

Close your eyes and listen close because a very cool set of influences spew forth in some of the stand out tracks from this EP. The fourth track in Rhodesia 2 instantly catches your attention, when the cool rhythm of a keyboard solo cuts in among the mellow jam of trumpets. Its tone, very much Ray Manzerek of The Doors inspired, creates a subtle blend to some very chill dub.

Elsewhere, tracks like Something To Say and Red Dub have the head nodding appreciation that makes you want to move and lose yourself in the pulsing reggae rhythm.

Newtown RockSteady never fails to impress, with the unique craftsmanship that makes them Wellington's best known secret. A lazy Sunday afternoon chill out album that will have you believing summer never left.

Goin' Steady
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About Newtown Rocksteady

Newtown Rocksteady have been bringing the sound and values of the original Rocksteady movement to festivals, events and established New Zealand venues with a generous dose of soul and a solid helping of skank since 2007. Newtown Rocksteady features key members of Wellington‘s music scene in an all brass, all bass, all party, big band, big dance, chant down MASH UP.

Newtown Rocksteady's ever-expanding repertoire effortlessly moves between original compositions and adaptations of classic Rocksteady and Reggae gems guaranteed to get the people dancing! Comprised of active members of Wellington’s vibrant music scene, Newtown Rocksteady has a great depth of experience to call upon. Its members are involved in groups including The Nudge, Brockaflowersaurus-rex and Fly My Pretties.

The band has its roots firmly embedded in the traditions of Jamaican rocksteady, ska and reggae music and is further nourished by its connection with its community. Hailing from the Wellington suburb of Newtown, ‘Rocksteady’ as it is known to many of its fans, began its existence playing at community events and stonking house parties; as such the band is well-versed in the art of getting bodies on the dance floor.

Visit the muzic.net.nz Profile for Newtown Rocksteady

Releases

East Of The Tasman
Year: 2017
Type: Album
Goin' Steady
Year: 2013
Type: Album
EP
Year: 2011
Type: EP

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