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January 30th 2010

Can you believe that we're already a month into the new year, and we've already put together a diverse and eclectic bunch of releases for you! I think Animal Collective released their new album some time around here in 2009, and it still ended up on many "best of 2009" lists. If that is anything to go by, then this could sail into a few for 2010.

January 24th 2010

To coincide with his new release "Dance Session", due out 6th February 2010. Chad Golda will be performing at Basement 414 with his friend, Dan Labrie. The performance will be a live sound performance with video projection and improvised noise. Thankfully I am promised that a recording will exist for those who geographically can't make it!

January 23rd 2010

Cut and paste pioneer, Gnomefoam, is back on Rack & Ruin with his sixth proper release. This eclectic mix covers musical stylings as far and wide as angelic acappella choirs through to metal riffs! Tune in.

January 19th 2010

In preperation for this weekends next release, the unstoppable Gnomefoam promotion starts now! Full release will be available to download this Saturday.

January 16th 2010

As Anna Bradley moves from NYC to California, his departing self titled single is a glorious little gem. Expanding his sound to introduce a new rhythm section, this single is a great send off.

January 10th 2010

Robby Massey, aka dessktop is not only a fine musician, but also a talented filmmaker. This movie entitled "Desolation Wilderness" should be out in the coming months. As an added R&R treat, the music is scored by Jason Aud, aka Jason the Swamp. You can watch the trailer on Vimeo here: Desolation Wilderness Trailer.

January 9th 2010

Our second release of the year comes from a duo from Buenos Aries, called Cldscp (Calidoscopio), who individually go by the names of L714 and A715. This album features playful electronica moulded into touching beats, to warm even the most jaded amongst us!

January 6th 2010

Despite a recent spate of radio friendly releases, Rack & Ruin do like to be uncompromising on occasion, and so perhaps releasing the new one from noise artist Billy Say is one way to show this! This release is definitely one which will not be to everybody's taste, but those willing to take that risk may just find their rewards.

January 1st 2010

Happy New Year to one and all! I hope 2010 is a wonderful and successful year for you all. Coming up on Rack & Ruin we will start the new decade off in uncompromising fashion, with some harsh noise from Billy Say, followed by some happy electronica from Cldscp. Expect new ones from the likes of Lean Horse Marathon, Gnomefoam, Chad Golda, and Minor Constellations early in the year.