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 ..
Grudge! are a hard hitting Melbourne grindcore/hardcore unit renowned for their intense live shows and original sound. They have played ..
Read part 1 first, here. In The Evelyn beer garden anticipation was brimming. A Gazillion Angry Mexicans hadn’t been particularly ..
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, ..
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 ..
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 ..
Review & Phots by: Mark J. Been waiting forever to see the headliner as I missed their last tour. The venue was packed with punters ..
Mark Jenkins keeps our metal juggernaut rolling, this time with an interview with Chris from Adelaide three piece Hidden Intent. Like the riotous ..
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 ..
Prior to the debut Australian tour by New Japan Pro Wrestling, Tom Noyes from Ragged Press spoke to former 3 time NJPW IWJP Tag Team ..
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 ..
Ragged Press’ Matty G had his socks knocked off and his ears blown back when he witnessed the relatively unknown Bad Batch take the stage ..
Date: Thursday 8 February From: Laurence Fucking Hewson To: You unwashed Fucks Subject: This new fucking band I just heard called Tumble ..
Ragged Press have just been messaged an announcement from Udder Ubductees‘ guitarist Hungry Man James announcing that the band was postponing ..
2018 will mark 20 years since 2 punks/body boarders from Dapto, Kin Sinnamon and Luke “Moey” Malone annoyed their head teacher ..
Off the back of Stiff Little Fingers recent announcement of their 40th Anniversary tour of Australia in February, Ragged Press’ Matt ..
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 ..
Yes you read that right. The New Zealand three piece thrash outfit comprising of brothers Lewis de Jong (Guitar/Vocals), Henry ..
In the lead up to his very first Australian tour, we mailed Joe Jack Talcum (The Dead Milkmen/The Low Budgets/Danjo) 8 questions, because ..
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 ..
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, ..
Luke and Jack Lundie whet their appetites for Not Fest with talk of hot sauce, potato cakes (…or scallops?) and other delicious things. ..
Saspot of Von Stache answers some quick pre-Not Fest questions about love, writing, and pretending to be decisive. This is your first time ..
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 ..
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 ..
Not Fest headliners Bong Mountain have a chat with Luke about the worst way to describe them and the best way to tour. Luke: ..
Luke chats with Azim Zain about new EPs and old favourites before his first Not Fest adventure. Luke: This is your first Not Fest. ..
Bukowski’s Benji and James talk to Jodie about Nickelback, Picklebacks and heavenly socks. Jodie: Hi, Benji and James. Thanks ..
I had the pleasure of meeting Bailey, drummer with Western Australian band Lionizer a couple of years ago while accompanying Melbourne punks ..
Luke Seymoup chats with Jai of Wolfwolfwolf about new music, old surgery and partying to 90s pop. Luke: Thanks for agreeing ..
Your work has been compared with They Might Be Giants, Wil Wagner, Courtney Barnett and John K Samson. What’s the strangest ..
Jodie sits down with Jake and Lachy of The Brothers Goon to talk about hygienic merch, drunken nights and travelling to Melbourne ..
Jodie grills Luke Seymoup on defending titles, pickling Not Fest and all those fiery nightmares Jodie: Thank you Luke ..
Emily Newbold gets into a quick fire Q&A with Reegs from Hammock District as he prepares for yet another big Not Fest in November. Hammock ..
Jodie has a chat with Vetty Vials about valuables on the road, bulking up the sound, binge watching telly, and travelling down for Not Fest. ..
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 ..
Matty G caught up with Robbie, Simon and Shannon from Bombs Are Falling after the guys got off the stage after playing at the Break ya Neck ..
If you haven’t caught Brisbane/Gold Coast quintet Being Jane Lane yet, then get out from under whatever rock you’ve been hiding ..
Off the back of Punk’s Pub Crawl, and a killer set at Sound System Studios, Matt Gleeson caught up with self proclaimed band slut, ..
Sydney duo Skinpin have been busy criss-crossing Europe showcasing their unique fast paced punk rock at various shows and festivals. ..
Fresh off a promo shoot with RP’s Matt Gleeson, Melbourne’s favourite booze hounds, Keggin agreed to a Talking Shit With Matt ..
Ragged Press’ Matt Gleeson revisited his 17 year old self when he interviewed Whit Crane of Ugly Kid Joe about the 25th anniversary ..
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. ..
Last night I caught up with Mik and Krunchy (Strawberry Fist Cake) to talk about their upcoming North American tour, their side project ..
Just prior to the Wollongong three piece’s debut performance at Tattered ‘n’ Torn, Sloshpit‘s lead vocalist Lochy ..
The first in a new series titled ‘Talking Shit With Matt’, where I wander around festivals and shows and interview the odd (and ..
Soundmart Tours has just announced an exclusive tour package of the 2018 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival Tour with guest host, ..
When Mark Jenkins isn’t writing reviews and interviews for Ragged Press, he can be found either steering the ship of label Age ..
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 ..
In a rollercoaster series of announcements Knoodle Promotions and Punk-A-Billy Touring/Valanteen Records took to Facebook yesterday to ..