Punk Rock

Do you remember that excited feeling that you used to have as a music lover when you scored a cassette or CD compilation? Whether it was one you picked up on the counter at your local music store or one that you had to carefully peel over the cover of a music magazine, there was [...] Continue Reading

Whilst putting together the compilation albums we are doing at Rue Morgue Records, with every campaign we usually get 50-60 bands who send through their music. Which is great! I love getting the opportunity to hear stuff I otherwise would not have. The most disappointing aspect of this process tho, is telling a band that [...] Continue Reading

Pre Order Now! Dive Into Ruin is delighted to announce that our new 5-track EP “Smithereens” is to be released as a 10-inch coloured vinyl via Rue Morgue Records. Dive Into Ruin is a truly unique Aussie punk rock 4-piece that has been a regular player in the vibrant Melbourne music scene since 2008, featuring […]

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When Scottish punk band The Exploited  arrive on our shores next week it will be an absolute miracle that they are here. I don’t use the word miracle in a form of journalistic shock either, it will be a true miracle as lead singer Wattie Buchan has had a number of heart attacks over the […]

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The year was 1979 and a tiny Irish punk band were about to send out a shockwave that would not only change the genre but forever impact on the wider music scene. Surprisingly the band responsible – Belfast’s very own Stiff Little Fingers – had no idea what they about to do. How could they? […]

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Hey Ho, Let’s Go! The Ramones Museum was one of the first destinations I wanted to check out whilst I was in Berlin. And sure enough, I got to visit it on my first day in the city. After doing the old Google Maps shuffle and plotting how to get there, I managed to find […]

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