NEWS / INTERVIEWS

At Sound Mag, we’re passionate about demystifying sound system culture and sharing its rich history with the community. That’s why we...

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...

Over the weekend we took a short trip to Huddersfield, to catch Sound System Culture Mini Festival, a live screening programme, and a...

The chances are if you are into underground bass music, then you have heard of Sinai sound system. Learning his trade under the...

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...

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...

The Springtones are a refreshing addition to the Australian music scene, blending soulful vibes with reggae rhythms and a deep...

Sound System culture was formed with a purpose. The direction was simple in the beginning. Provide entertainment to make a penny in the...

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...

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...

Reggae music has a rich and fascinating history that spans several decades and continents. At the heart of this musical genre lies a...

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...

From Stept Studios, with support from Smirnoff, comes The Sound of Bed-Stuy, a short documentary shedding light on sound system culture...

On Saturday 5th November, I was invited to participate in a day of reasoning with other sound system practitioners, both ‘youngers’ and...

Last weekend next to the Côa River in Portugal, Nomad Embassy Sound System and Uprising Forward curated an original and humble festival...

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...

Two weeks ago sound mag was kindly invited by Mark Iration to the opening of the 'out of many' festival, organised by Jamaica Society...

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...

Last Friday Universal Echo released tune 019 called ATLAS + ATLAS DUB, produced by Ka Dub & Moistune. Dark 80's synthesisers and heavy...

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....