Roundhouse drama

Wellington seven-piece dub/reggae group Fat Freddy’s Drop played a sold-out gig at the Bristol Academy and at Brighton’s Concorde2 in September on their European tour. Their live experience is now available in their latest album titled Fat Freddy’s Drop Live at Roundhouse London. “Fat Freddy’s Drop’s concerts are clearly a captivating show, featuring an impressive brass section, soulful vocals and a reverb lover’s fest,” ARomero writes for World Music Central. “Essentially, Fat Freddy’s Drop recreates the studio dub effects in a live jam performance. ‘It’s the perfect continuation to our studio album,’ Fat Freddy’s trumpet player Toby Laing explains. ‘It has all the live thrills and spills of our live shows, the drama. You get to hear the songs in their natural state.’ Live at Roundhouse London is an astounding live performance of dub reggae by one of most interesting bands in the New Zealand music scene. Catch them live if you can.” Fat Freddy’s formed in 1999.