How Sound Mag and Unity Leeds CIC Unveiled the Anatomy of Sound Systems
At Sound Mag, we’re passionate about demystifying sound system culture and sharing its rich history with the community. That’s why we...
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Sound Mag
Sep 3013 min read
(From Issue Two) 21 Years of Subdub (Now 26 Years)
Five years ago we told the story of Subdub. 21 years of Subdub. We spoke with Mark Iration and Sgt. Pokes to hear about the origins, the...
Sound Mag
Sep 172 min read
Sound System Culture Mini Film Festival
Over the weekend we took a short trip to Huddersfield, to catch Sound System Culture Mini Festival, a live screening programme, and a...
Sound Mag
Sep 45 min read
An Interview with Cheff, Sinai Sound (From Issue One)
The chances are if you are into underground bass music, then you have heard of Sinai sound system. Learning his trade under the...
Sound Mag
Sep 14 min read
So you want to build a Sound System? (From Issue One)
In this series of articles, it is intended to set out the basics of what is required to build and operate a sound system. This is an...
Sound Mag
Apr 181 min read
Sound Mag x Tracks - Euro Road Trip
Over the past few months, Sound Mag and Tracks have been curating a road trip across Europe where we intend to meet sound systems along...
Sound Mag
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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...
Sound Mag
May 1, 20232 min read
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, 20237 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 202213 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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....
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