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February 28th 2009

After two great EP's and a split with tiny feathers, dessktop releases his debut album on Rack & Ruin. This intriguing release recalls what has come before, and ties it all together with seamless fluidity. A minimal gem.

February 27th 2009

Catching up with the times, Rack & Ruin have joined Twitter. You can follow our exciting escapades at www.twitter.com/rackandruin

February 26th 2009

Sister Ruth and Jason the Swamp feature in the soundtrack to "The Sword and the Sheath", a short movie from Jerry Wayne White Jr, a student at the University of Southern California. The video is not available to view online at present, but you can get more information (and check out some of his other work) by clicking the still below.

February 21st 2009

There has been a lot of Pica'lovin going on around these parts in recent days, and it is always nice to be contacted by people excited about this upcoming release, well here it is folks! Ross Del Sur's first Picayunes release since the America Del Sur album exploded onto the internet. The taster track on the webpage tells you more than a paragraph can, so just simply download already!

February 19th 2009

It's all about the 'Yunes right now, as the build up continues to the next EP. On the same day as the new release, you can catch Picayunes live if you're around Jacksonville!

February 18th 2009

With the new Picayunes EP just around the corner, America Del Sur (the parent band) have re-released their very well received debut self-titled album today. This has been remastered, and the audio compression fixed for clarity. This release is one of the most downloaded R&R releases to date, so if you are one of the few who have missed the boat, then jump on board now!

February 14th 2009

Minor Constellations are creating quite a buzz locally in NYC, and it gives us great pleasure in releasing the newly recorded "Some songs I know you like". These new recordings, of older songs, are going to please those with the earlier mono recordings, and delight new listeners.

February 11th 2009

Rack & Ruin have always been fans of surprises, and so here is a little surprise for you! The new Gnomefoam album has been pushed forward a couple of days, to allow for a Valentines Day release from Minor Constellations. Gnomefoams second full length is perhaps his most solid release to date, and one that should be gobbled up with delight.