Farewell fuckers – we are closing up shop

It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing that Ragged Press will be closing up shop.  This was not an easy decision by any means ..

6 years ago
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Interview: Frank Grudge talks Grudgefest 18 and Lego

Grudge! are a hard hitting Melbourne grindcore/hardcore unit renowned for their intense live shows and original sound. They have played ..

6 years ago
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The Night of A Gazillion Angry Mexicans (pt 2)

Read part 1 first, here. In The Evelyn beer garden anticipation was brimming. A Gazillion Angry Mexicans hadn’t been particularly ..

6 years ago
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The Night of A Gazillion Angry Mexicans (pt 1)

I walked in to The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy at 8pm, freshly showered and in a sociable mood. Four hours later my girlfriend carried me out, ..

6 years ago
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The Z.G.’s hacked our Spotify account!

The ZG’s (USA) are headed to Australia for a run of dates in March with drunk punks Strawberry Fist Cake. We left our password open ..

6 years ago
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The Born Captive Tour – Bendigo Hotel, 24 February 2018

Walking into the Bendigo Hotel this warm Friday night, it is immediately apparent something big is going on. The front bar is packed, the pool ..

6 years ago
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Interview: Living the dream with Chris McEwan (Hidden Intent)

Mark Jenkins keeps our metal juggernaut rolling, this time with an interview with Chris from Adelaide three piece Hidden Intent. Like the riotous ..

6 years ago
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Hello, My Name is Cunt

I have never had much of an interest in cars. As a child I was obsessed with steam trains. I wanted to marry one of the female trains on the Thomas ..

6 years ago
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Editorial: Don’t be a knob end

It’s not often that Ragged Press features an editorial, but Matty G felt the burning desire to jump on a soapbox to denounce the bell ..

6 years ago
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Memo From The Whiskey Affairs Desk

Date: Thursday 8 February From: Laurence Fucking Hewson To: You unwashed Fucks Subject: This new fucking band I just heard called Tumble ..

6 years ago
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Udder Ubductees postpone Sydney and Canberra Shows

Ragged Press have just been messaged an announcement from Udder Ubductees‘ guitarist Hungry Man James announcing that the band was postponing ..

6 years ago
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Interview – Jake Burns, Stiff Little Fingers

Off the back of Stiff Little Fingers recent announcement of their 40th Anniversary tour of Australia in February, Ragged Press’ Matt ..

6 years ago
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What Happens at Not Fest, Stays at Not Fest.

Heath Anthony answers a few quick questions about Not Fest wisdom and Alberta Pins. You’re a repeat Not Fest offender. What has Not Fest ..

6 years ago
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Cheap Wine and a Three Day Show.

Emily sat down with Quinton Trembath before this week’s Not Fest 5 to find out a bit more about this wandering poet. This is your ..

6 years ago
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I Have Heard a Lot About Pickles?

Dog Dirt has a quick chat as they prepare for their Not Fest debut and maybe some pickles? For anyone who is not familiar with Dog Dirt, ..

6 years ago
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I’ve Got a Lot of Stuff I Have to Sing About.

Luke and Jack Lundie whet their appetites for Not Fest with talk of hot sauce, potato cakes (…or scallops?) and other delicious things. ..

6 years ago
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A Little Lonely Up There on Stage.

Saspot of Von Stache answers some quick pre-Not Fest questions about love, writing, and pretending to be decisive. This is your first time ..

6 years ago
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Nobody Wants To Go Through Puberty Again.

Jodie tackles rough emotions, soft pyjamas and all that Not Fest glitter with Joe Guiton of The Suicide Tuesdays. Jodie:  So Joe, a lot of your ..

6 years ago
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A Form of Release.

Jodie and Jo Neugebauer talk sad songs, sad grrrls, self-care and Chance the Rapper. Jodie: Thank you Jo, for agreeing to do an interview ..

6 years ago
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Communication, Socks, and Weed. Lots of Weed.

Not Fest headliners Bong Mountain have a chat with Luke about the worst way to describe them and the best way to tour. Luke:   ..

6 years ago
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The Bones of the Music.

Luke chats with Azim Zain about new EPs and old favourites before his first Not Fest adventure. Luke:   This is your first Not Fest. ..

6 years ago
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A Sad Little Boy, Writing in his Room.

Bukowski’s Benji and James talk to Jodie about Nickelback, Picklebacks and heavenly socks. Jodie:  Hi, Benji and James. Thanks ..

6 years ago
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Lionizer release new album: New Parts of Me

I had the pleasure of meeting Bailey, drummer with Western Australian band Lionizer a couple of years ago while accompanying Melbourne punks ..

6 years ago
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Talking Shit With Matt – Jenny (The Murderballs)

Off the back of Punk’s Pub Crawl, RP’s Matty G caught up with Jenny from The Murderballs at a little party and show at Sunbury’s ..

6 years ago
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Being Jane Lane set to release debut L.P.

If you haven’t caught Brisbane/Gold Coast quintet Being Jane Lane yet, then get out from under whatever rock you’ve been hiding ..

6 years ago
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New video by Skinpin: Faded

Sydney duo Skinpin have been busy criss-crossing Europe showcasing their unique fast paced punk rock at various shows and festivals.  ..

6 years ago
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Talking Shit With Matt – Keggin

Fresh off a promo shoot with RP’s Matt Gleeson, Melbourne’s favourite booze hounds, Keggin agreed to a Talking Shit With Matt ..

6 years ago
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Interview: Whit Crane, Ugly Kid Joe

Ragged Press’ Matt Gleeson revisited his 17 year old self when he interviewed Whit Crane of Ugly Kid Joe about the 25th anniversary ..

6 years ago
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Talking Shit With Matt – Justin, Bad At Knitting

Continuing the theme of talking shit with people at gigs, I caught up with Justin Daniel from Bad At Knitting after they finished a set at the Brunny.  ..

7 years ago
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Punk Rock Bowling 2018 Exclusive Tour announced

  Soundmart Tours has just announced an exclusive tour package of the 2018 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival Tour with guest host, ..

7 years ago
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We did a thing! Ragged Press turns one.

So 12 months ago today we did a thing and started Ragged Press.  It all started when as a Melbourne based live music photographer I had a stupid ..

7 years ago
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