Here at Reggae Roast we love soundsystem culture. It brings people together, builds communities and so much more! But where did it all start? In this post we're going to explore the origins of this influential movement that continues to inspire so many people around the world. Soundsystems first emerged in Jamaica after World War II. In 1947, a man named Hedley Jones, drawing on his experience as a Radar Engineer in the British Air Force, built the first amplifier in Jamaica. Using his severance pay from the army, Jones opened a shop selling radios and records. He built the amp so he...

As part of our Soundsystem Sessions series, Reggae Roast are proud to launch a brand-new series of Live Dub Mixes, offering a rare glimpse into the art of modern dub production. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and add the Playlist to your favourites! In this series, Reggae Roast producer and engineer Matt Interrupt steps behind the mixing desk to perform live dub versions of classic Reggae Roast releases — showing exactly how echo, reverb, filters, and FX are used to bring a tune to life in real time. Matt performs one-take live dub mixes using a combination of analogue outboard gear and...

We’re proud to announce the launch of a brand new series: The Reggae Roast Soundsystem Sessions – a monthly celebration of Soundsystem Culture. Each episode features the full power of the Reggae Roast Soundsystem, captured live and direct, with performances from some of the finest Reggae, Dancehall, and Jungle artists in the UK. EPISODE 1 OUT NOW!! Episode 1: Mr. Williamz The series kicks off in style with our friend the incredible Mr. Williamz, delivering an electrifying performance that captures the raw energy of our live shows – the same vibes we brought on tour this summer with legends UB40....

We’re back with something extra special for the bass lovers… Our classic anthem “Big Soundsystem” featuring the mighty Brother Culture has just been given a fresh 2025 refix—two huge new remixes that take the tune to the next level! 🎚️ Ed Solo – DnB Roller RemixBass don Ed Solo steps up with a heavyweight Drum & Bass roller, flipping “Big Soundsystem” into a festival-ready weapon. Expect rumbling subs, razor-sharp breaks, and Brother Culture’s iconic vocals riding the riddim in true soundsystem style. If you’ve caught Ed Solo live recently, you know this one has been tearing up dancefloors worldwide. 🌌 Submatic...

We had a great time last Friday down at Otherside on Portobello Road, with our first Reggae Roast Soundsystem Session Live featuring Horseman and Mr. Williamz with appearances from Donovan Kingjay and Clappers Priest.    The team at Otherside were great to work with and we were extremely grateful to Salad Vision for bringing along the fresh Coconut- well needed refreshment on a real scorcher of a day! The vibes were nice throughout the session, with the crowd bubbling and flowing as passersby joined in the fun.  Front and centre was our Reggae Roast FAYA Soundsystem, designed and built by...

Hey, you! Yeah, you, the one with the big pile of records and the burning desire to play them LOUD to a big crowd of people! Have we got your attention?  Well, this is the moment you've been waiting for... Come and test out one of our groundbreaking new sound systems at a Private Listening Party and see what all the fuss is about. Introducing the SIMBA Soundsystem by VAS Audio... An authentic 4 way soundsystem with incredible looks and heavy bass, that's been scaled down for smaller spaces & home use. Small enough to load in the back of a...