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June 30th 2008

Summers here kids! And what perfect way to celebrate this fact with some lo-fi bedroom pop music. RRR057 is a collection of tracks recorded between 2006-2008 by Illinoise native, Kyle Lang. Download before the weather changes!

June 28th 2008

Rob Bridgett is back! His fourth album, RRR056, entitled "Vorticist", is another collection of stylish abstract electronic sounds, gelled together in his own unique way. This release builds on the familiar, and yet introduces the new - more vocal samples, more drums, more bass, more reasons for you to download now.

June 24th 2008

Fresh from his collaboration with fellow Rack & Ruiner, Roger Haddad. Patrick Hussey , today releases his own album, RRR055, entitled "Assimilation", a gathering of work, two years in the making. Allow the gorgeous hypnotic drones to encapsulate your eardrums, by downloading below.

June 22nd 2008

dessktop makes a triumphant return to Rack & Ruin records, by releasing his "wiki EP", (RRR054) entitled "kirpi EP". This five track offering by dessktop, embraces calm organic tones, with playful structures. Another fine offering from the Florida native.

June 19th 2008

The excellent, Light Aircraft on Fire, join R&R with a superb folk-tinged EP (RRR053) entitled "Of your beautiful eye dripping blue", it reminds me of the qualities of E6 bands, mixed with a little Jewelled Antler - in short, a definite keeper.

June 18th 2008

After a brief trip to the UK, Rack & Ruin is back in time to announce the release of the debut Megazord album, RRR052, entitled "FULL SPECTRUM VIBRATIONAL PRISM". Megazord was once described by the "Death to Music" blog, as being " either ridiculously talented or incredibly untalented or possibly both making weird glitchy neon-bright electronic noise that sounds like Crystal Castles sped up and without any vocals or direction or pop" - a review that Megazord is exceptionally proud of.

To tie in with this release, Megazord has also made 16 physical copies of the album, all are handmade, and also include a friendship bracelet, and they are even free! That is the good news - the bad news is that they are almost all gone - for your chance to get your hands on a copy, check out his post on his blog here.

If you aren't lucky enough to grab a physical copy, then you can always download it right here!.

June 11th 2008

auger shell returns to Rack & Ruin, with RRR051 "bee lions", more lush guitar and effect driven sound sculptures to please your ears. This release ties in with auger shells appearance on WCBN tonight, between 7-9 EST. Give this a listen, then tune in!

June 7th 2008

Tropical Australian Stinger Research Unit, are back, and with him, he brings RRR050"An F in health", a collection of recordings made between 2004-2008. "Ex-Stinger" is one of the most downloaded EPs on Rack & Ruin, and so this release will undoubtably soon follow suite. More upbeat dancey indiepop to fall in love with.

June 7th 2008

RRR049 brings Rob Bridgett back to Rack & Ruin, with an offering that will certainly please his growing fanbase, as well as introduce many more to his work. This release, entitled "Londra", starts out as a much more upbeat and drum heavy offering, but as "Londra" develops, the dark industrial ambience shows its head. It's a clever release from Rob Bridgett, and one that you should definitely check out!

June 5th 2008

RRR048 introduces PJE to Rack & Ruin, Phil has had two releases out already, one with the Cold Room netlabel, and another release which sold out, on October Man Recordings. This is his debut album, and Phil's melancholic electronica is a real pleasure to have on R&R.

June 5th 2008

RRR047 is a triumphant return to R&R from the prolific Roger Haddad. This time, he is joined by Patrick Hussey for the "In Transit" album. Forty minutes of warm ambience doing battle with quiet noise. A marriage of two minds, that work so well together.

June 3rd 2008

Today is a happy day in Rack & Ruins history, not only are we heading towards a half century of releases, but we are now putting out our very first "Various" collection. Organised by Sam Golden, this collection of covers, showcases the varied and exciting sounds here at R&R. Where else could you get to hear covers by Why?, Ben E. King, John Maus, Blink 182 and The Spice Girls on one compilation? This is an important one, instant download is recommended!