General Vibes chats with artist, audio sculpturist, selector and organiser STONEAXE to talk about his project Mahikai Sound System. “Mahikai” meaning “greetings and welcome” in the Ambai language on Northern coast of the Papuan island.

STONEAXE speaks to his creative process through fabricating the Sound System, Afrosonics – ideas of genetic sonic memory and the influence of reggae for Oceania – the criticality of supporting the underground music scene in this cost of living crisis, and positive reflections for Sound System Culture on this continent.