Unity Pacific

Unity Pacific is a reggae band hailing from Aotearoa (New Zealand), fronted by activist, poet, and singer Tigilau Ness.

Their second album, Into the Dread, features a sprawling 73-minute listening experience characterized by its soul-filled grooves. The album's warmth and atmosphere are best absorbed as a complete journey, showcasing the heartfelt and soulful nature of the music. Tigilau Ness's distinctive voice and spare, poetic lyricism are central to the album's appeal, complemented by an instrumental backing described as "stripped back dread roots" that enhances the profound simplicity of the melodies.