Press Cuttings
Scans and transcripts of some of the press coverage we've had over the years, including interviews, features, reviews, and club previews.
"There's enough quality stuff on An England Story to warrant a barrage of standing ovations"
Album review in Woofah | December 2008
"The Piano riddim conjures up images of both vocalists in tuxedos by a grand piano"
Singles review in Woofah | December 2008
"The Piano riddim is jubilant, homegrown dancehall you absolutely need in your life"
Chart placing in FACT | December 2008
"The Heatwave collective is fiercely committed to spreading their love for dancehall, reggae and bashment as far as is virtually possible"
Feature in Metro | 12th June 2008
"An England Story is the essential primer for your head, hips and feet"
Album review in The Wire | April 2008
"The excellent new compilation An England Story has something of the forgotten history to it"
Feature in The Guardian | 22nd March 2008
"The electrifying, grass-roots creativity on An England Story hints at just how great the future could be. Bigots of all colours will hate it"
Feature in New Statesman | 17th March 2008
"An England Story does a good job of showcasing the interlinked styles gathered around the man/woman on the mic: a vital reminder of the power of the voice"
Album review in The Observer | 16th March 2008
"This compilation is essential: it not only provides an insight into the Caribbean influence on UK MCing over the years, but almost every tune is brilliant"
Album of the week in FACT | 12th March 2008
"Four out of five: will appeal to Dizzee Rascal-loving grime newbies as much as dancehall nerds"
Album review in The London Paper | 3rd March 2008
"A pulsating portion of ragga meets dancehall: sufficiently leftfield and packing all the right moves thanks to the off kilter Piano riddim"
Singles review in DJ Mag | March 2008
"As much a history lesson as a compilation, An England Story soundtracks the collision of Caribbean and English cultures"
Album review in Q Magazine | March 2008
"Warrior Queen is as tremendous as ever over The Heatwave's irresistible, summery Piano riddim"
Singles review in The Guardian | 29th February 2008
"The Heatwave are expert selectors of sweaty and life-affirming dancehall, reggaeton, UK ragga, soca, bashment and grime"
Club preview in Metro | 28th February 2008
"An England Story hammers home the message that MCs are, in fact, well decent"
Feature in Time Out | 27th February 2008
"Come Friday and Shoreditch becomes home to some of the best new and classic dancehall, hip hop, R'n'B, reggaeton, soca, jungle and funky house"
Club preview in The London Paper | 18th October 2007
"Heatwave's website has some mind-blowing live sets, PAs and mixes on there: hours of fun"
Club preview in Lower End Spasm | 17th October 2007
"Scorching. This basement party sees excellent residents cranking up the bashment, R'n'B, hip hop and more"
Club preview in Time Out | 17th October 2007
"Proper party mixing, great selection of jump up bashment, reggaeton, jungle, you name it"
Feature in Uncarved.org | 12th October 2007
"The Heatwave have been championing myriad underground genres from all over the world for four years"
Club preview in Metro | 20th September 2007
"Best by day: The dancehall-crunk lovers of The Heatwave crew bake the bassbins"
Club preview in Time Out New York | 1st August 2007
"The main event was Heatwave - unbelievably tight and the selection was huge"
Club review in Shards, Fragments & Totems | 11th July 2007
"The Heatwave crew give Lily Allen's ubiquitous hit a super-summery rework - this blend is guaranteed to nice up your dance"
Singles review in FACT | April/May 2007
"Heatwave has been chugging along merrily in East London for some time, impressing and dazzling large, happy audiences with its energy and innovation"
Club preview in The Guardian Guide | 3rd February 2007
"74 minutes of bass nationalism...hot beats no border can contain"
Music review in Negrophonic | 28th November 2006
"Running things in reggae right now is the triumvirate of Punchline, Scandal Bag and Heatwave"
Interview in One Week To Live | 16th October 2006
"The monthly bashment and reggaeton jam continues in its new Shoreditch home"
Club preview in The Times | 14th October 2006
"A thrilling, dancefloor-focused blend of global ghetto sounds - a fiery selection of dancehall, soca, reggaeton grime & jungle"
Club preview in Metro | 12th October 2006
"Mash-up kings Punchline/Heatwave are back. These reggae 7"s are pure dynamite - ignore at your own peril"
Singles review in One Week To Live | 18th September 2006
"Friday's headliners Heatwave dish out an all-embracing diet of dancehall, R'n'B, soca, grime and desi beats"
Festival preview in The Guardian Guide | 22nd July 2006
"Not for the fainthearted. One of the best places to find your fix of Latin hip hop, dancehall and reggaeton in London"
Club review in View London | 16th March 2006
"Friday night and the Rhythm Factory is jumping - at a monthly party called Heatwave vs Mas Fuego, a different rhythm is in charge...and it has everyone dancing like crazy"
Feature in The Guardian | August 2005
"One of the most frenzied dancehall events currently shaking asses in London - a proper Carnival party with real style"
Club review in London Town | April 2005
"Purveyors of the finest dancehall and reggaeton vibes - a unique blend of Jamaican and Latin sounds"
Club preview in The London Line | 14th April 2005
Pick of the week: "Jamaican dancehall and Latin, plus US hip hop, an MC from Colombian outfit Sidestepper and UK rapper Yungun"
Club preview in The Guardian Guide | 12th March 2005
"Check out Heatwave vs Mas Fuego - the only dancehall/bashment meets reggaeton/Latin hip hop session in the UK"
Feature in RWD | March 2005
"Basslines throb and temperatures soar at this tropical dancehall bash"
Club preview in The Times | 12th February 2005
"Jamaica meets Puerto Rico uptown - in East London! Enjoy two rooms of the finest Caribbean and Latin flavas"
Club preview in The Voice | 17th January 2005
