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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:59 -0700

What better way to help promote Rack & Ruin, Slothbear, and the beauty of netlabels than to get this NYC band on the upcoming MLB 2K10?! Well you can do so, by simply voting for their track "No Dialogue" by clicking here. Please do so!!

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:32:59 -0700

It's a busy news week! Our friends at Bearsuit have just put out their latest Various Artists comp entitled "captain woof woof's guitar". One track in particular may be of interest to R&R folks, and that track comes from "anata wa sukkari tsukarete shimai", a gathering of R&R artists, including Gnomenfoam and _. It's available from their site for 6 English pounds. Click here for more info.

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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:44:20 -0700

One day, our readers will take note of the fact that Picayunes is another project by Taylor (America Del Sur), and like its latter mentioned act, it will lead to the music also being downloaded like crazy. Here's another opportunity to heed that note, with his new single, simply entitled "Yunes Single"

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:22:11 -0700

"A series of Dark Caves" played a few days ago with fellow labelmates, Dublin Duck Dispensary, and local faves, Big Monster Love. After listening to his latest "Animals" EP available today, then you will undoubtedly be wishing you could have made it!

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:44:11 -0700

The super productive Bobby Aherne (aka Dublin Duck Dispensary) has just released 10 fresh new tracks even fresher than the last fresh new tracks! This tape release entitled "Antique Beach Resort" is available to purchase from the shop, all monies goes to the artist. So not only do you get to support the man making the music, but you also get to support the ressurgence of cassette tapes! Double bonus. For those lucky enough to order quickly, Bobby will also throw in a 3" CDR of "He do the Police in Different Voices", so hurry hurry.

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Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:47:06 -0700

Jason the Swamp makes a triumphant return with the beautiful "As Is The Sun", this warm earthy offering can also be purchased with bonus tracks directly from his website The eagle-eyed of you will notice that the new Jason the Swamp album is already available in the shop area. Not only that, but it has 18 tracks instead of the 13 tracks that the R&R net release will have. That's right folks - if you're a Jason fan then there are 5 tracks that didn't make the net-cut, so if you want to support him (and grab those five tasty tracks in the process), then head on over to the shop to pick up his new treat. As always, all of the money goes to the artists - if you want to support R&R, then we're always open to donations!

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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:19:58 -0700

The eagle-eyed of you will notice that the new Jason the Swamp album is already available in the shop area. Not only that, but it has 18 tracks instead of the 13 tracks that the R&R net release will have. That's right folks - if you're a Jason fan then there are 5 tracks that didn't make the net-cut, so if you want to support him (and grab those five tasty tracks in the process), then head on over to the shop to pick up his new treat. As always, all of the money goes to the artists - if you want to support R&R, then we're always open to donations!

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Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:52:16 -0700

It's always nice when something very special is going on behind the scenes, and you can finally share that special something with our friends, the listeners. Here is Rack & Ruins summer special, a mix of hi-fi, lo-fi, summer-high.

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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:05:06 -0700

Adam Loomis aka Elm doesn't do things in halves! Here we have over 70 minutes worth of new pop songs from the Minnesota native.

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Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:57:54 -0700

Hello and welcome to the annual R&R visit from various uke forums across the globe! Dean Engle's "Minor Constellations" releases his fourth album, entitled "Symmetrical Summer" - just in time for the sunshine!

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Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:07:20 -0700

Andy's Airport of Love's last tape was the most downloaded R&R release of May 2009, and with good reason. He's playing live for the first time in an age, with (amongst others) NunParty, who will have a track on the upcoming "Never mind the brollies" compilation, as well as The Sugarplums, starring twee blog god, Matt from Skatterbrain.

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Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:28:58 -0700

The news about the return of Dublin Duck Dispensary is sure to have had those download fingers at the ready. Well here is your shot to put all that practice into action. The new one is upon us!

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Sat, 23 May 2009 09:24:50 -0700

A shake-up with releases means that I was able to shift this excellent Zgress release forward. This is glorious pop, mixed with a dash of soul, and served with a side of dance.

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Sat, 16 May 2009 03:28:17 -0700

Actually, I am Sasha Fierce from Andy's Airport of Love has been (and is still) available on tape, which you can order directly from Andy. This release is sure to feature a few mix tape favourites, including "Duquesne Incline", which is personally one of my top five tracks of this year. Enjoy these lo-fi future pop hits.

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Fri, 15 May 2009 13:06:03 -0700

DDD sure knows how to follow up successful gigs with Wavves, and HEALTH. He's only going on to support LA's finest psych guru, Ariel Pink. This will surely be another 'must see' gig, for those nearby. So show your support and head on down!