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September 2nd 2010

Don't you love clerical errors? Well, not always of course - but this is a good clerical error. The last Vet.Engine EP was released as a 5 track EP, when in fact it was a 6 track EP! This has now been fixed, and the excellent track 2 has been slotted into place.

August 28th 2010

Whenever Thom Grathwol waves his magic musical wand, the crowds come a'running. Here is a collection of tracks that are reworked from his last "El Capitan Del Sol" album, or simply new cuts as fresh a daisy.

August 21st 2010

This is the second release from Kriva, and the first under his new moniker. Despite the name change, this is just as beautiful as "Keep Breathing", with equally as much storytelling.

August 14th 2010

The second release from Vet.Engine is more timeless electronic music, which draws the beauty from yesteryear, and brings it into 2010.

August 10th 2010

There is no secret that Rack & Ruin are big fans of their Irish friends - the artists who we have been fortunate enough to support from that fair shore, has been remarkable and talented. With that in mind, it gives us great pleasure to let you all know that Grand Pocket Orchestra (now also featuring Bobby - No Monster Club/Dublin Duck Dispensary), and Hipster Youth are playing a gig at Whelan's in Dublin, to celebrate the launch of Grand Pocket Orchestra's long awaited album "The Ice Cream".

August 7th 2010

We've had a bit of a shuffle of the pack, and so there won't be a release this weekend. However, we will be back next weekend with the latest release from Vet.Engine. In other news, "Desolation Wilderness" the film we talked about a couple of weeks ago has made it's target, and it will see the light of day. We are delghted for all involved, especially Rack & Ruins, Robby Massey (dessktop / a warmth), and Jason (the Swamp) Aud.

July 31st 2010

This, Laika's Child's third EP for Rack & Ruin, and his first in little over a year, may well be his last offering as he moves on to newer ventures. We wish him well, and hope you enjoy this 5 track EP.

July 24th 2010

We've had one or two interesting side projects and collaborations over the years on Rack & Ruin, well here's another one to add to the list. New York's, Palz (Slothbear) new project with some other likeminded folks, Fuck Explorer.