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October 30th 2008

Our friends at Bramble Radio, from Portland, Oregon, are going to do a Borrowdeer and Rack & Ruin special this Sunday, the 2nd November 2008, at 2pm PST. You can listen live by clicking this link. Please show your support if you can!

October 29th 2008

Roger Haddad is a very active man. Alongside his numerous Rack & Ruin releases, he has also put out a number of self released works, predominantly based around his guitar work. So, it gives us great pleasure to bring you his newest Rack & Ruin offering, a warm three track release, suitably entitled "Warmth Drip".

October 26th 2008

To celebrate his debut R&R release, Minor Constellations will be playing a show one week prior to his debut here. Check out the flyer below, and if you're in the area then head on over!

October 25th 2008

Saturdays release comes from the exciting Fuzz Dream. Fuzz Dream is the solo project of Chad Kistler, and this debut Rack & Ruin offering is an experimental journey through sound, with influences as wide ranging from ambient to punk, then this sure is one magical trip.

October 22nd 2008

After a mini-break, we're back with divine sounds of the Texas native that goes by the name of Chimney Fish. Her first release was well received, and I have no doubt that these four tracks will be received with the same acclaim.

October 20th 2008

In the past week former Beatle Ringo Starr, decided that he would no longer be signing autographs to the masses. In return, East Lansing's wonderful Ringo Star have decided that they will be retiring their name, and becoming *** - because of the name change, RRR067 has been re-released, and now contains a bonus track. Expect a live recording in the near future.... and I believe, autographs are available on request.

October 13th 2008

The deserving buzz surrounding Dublin's very own Duck Dispensary is growing by the day, Bobby gives an interview in the latest copy of Analogue magazine. You can check it out by clicking the link to a pdf file below (he's on page 32/33), for those lucky people who can get themselves to Ireland, then pick up a free copy from a local independent record store - first 1000 come with a free CD which will include a track from DDD as well as many others. There will also be a small run of 200 12" vinyls coming later - you lucky people!

In other news, TASRU has finished his next offering, a two track single entitled "Grapefruit Gun", you can check out the 'A-side' on his page, and then bite your nails in anticipation for the B-side!

October 11th 2008

Our last release before our 11 day R&R comes from Ohio's Dark in the Fields, this experimental self titled full length release is his debut album, following on from his "Safety in Basement" EP. A fascinating free sounding release for all!

October 8th 2008

Another day, and another beautiful Rack & Ruin collaboration starts. This is the debut album from New York-based Magnavox, with a debut album of upbeat indiepop to follow, and hopefully a split EP, then you should jump on board at the very start.

October 4th 2008

There is something beautiful about a musician who can bare their soul to the public, and open their innermost thoughts to the masses. Woodland Heights does this in abundance on his debut EP, reminscent of Bunkbed or in places, Elliott Smith, this is a catchy effort, and one that should not be overlooked.

October 2nd 2008

TRack & Ruin would like to welcome aboard, Magnavox. This New York resident joins R&R, and has managed to jump the queue - so expect his release out next week! Other good news comes from Andy's Airport of Love - for many R&R friends, they will have known Andy's music for quite some time now, and his release is finished, ready, and will be our 91st release! Check out a video of one of the tracks on his artist page, courtesy of Jason the Swamp.

October 1st 2008

R&R celebrates it's "half birthday" today with the wonderful Slothbear. These NY boys are creating a bit of a stir on the blogosphere, and it is no wonder - grab this beauty now, and give it the attention it deserves.