Ragamuffin Music Podcast

In episode 72, we try and pick the Mt. Rushmore of album opening tracks. Whether it's a slow build, or an explosive start, the opening track has to make the ultimate first impression.///REVIEWS:SINGLESFalse Reality - Out Of Time (ft. DefianceHC)Thrown - SplitInvent Animate - Fall Like RainAll-American Rejects - King KongLoathe - Revenant (ft. Nowwheretorun)Unpeople - CloudsKorn - Reward The ScarsALBUMS & EP'SWage War - It Calls Me By NameSkindred - You Got ThisKanine - KhaosThe Amity Affliction - House of Cards///Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 71, we talk about all the amazing music that we've had lately, and there's a lot to get into.REVIEWSSINGLES:TheBoyShadow - Give Me A Seam & I'll Show You The MeaningStatic Dress ft. Underoath - Nostalgia KillsSpitting Glass - 1HPGraphic Nature - FacelessHolding Absence - Whisper of a DreamALBUMS:Bilmuri - Kinda HardEnter Shikari - Lose Your SelfDon Broco - Nightmare TrippingChamber - This Is Goodbye...The Maine - Joy Next DoorBodysnatcher - Hell Is Here, Hell Is HomeAs Everything Unfolds - Did You Ask To Be Set Free?Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 70, we take a look at the stage times and brutal clashes that are ahead of us a Slam Dunk Festival's 20th Anniversary. REVIEWS:Love Rarely - SeveredBoundaries - Skies Cast Amber BlackFit For An Autopsy - The WretchALBUMS:Lamb of God - Into OblivionGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 69, we reminisce about some bands that we miss. If any of you are watching, please come back.REVIEWS:Split Chain - Sylvia (I Won't Belong To You)The Maine - Quiet Part LoudBodysnatcher - Violent ObsessionBeartooth - FreeBasement - Wired / Broken By DesignEP's/Albums:Monroe - To Dwell on Dreams and Live in MemoriesVarials - Where The Light LeavesGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

We got the 2nd (and final) lineup announcement for Download Festival 2026, along with the day splits. Let's talk about it!REVIEWS:Don Broco - Nightmare Tripping (Feat. Nickelback)Malevolence - SilhouettePresident - Angel WingsHot Mulligan - I Don't Think It's The Right Time For EmojisKing 810 - Take It On The ChinWage War - Song of the SwampGuilt Trip - God Forgives (EP)Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

This episode, we try to pick the ultimate alternative SuperBowl half time show.REVIEWSKnocked Loose - Hive MindVarials - The Hurt ChamberSafeguard - You Will ReappearThe Amity Affliction - House of CardsMotionless In White - Afraid of the DarkEP's/ALBUMS:Trash Boat - Even If I Never Get ThereShields - Death & ConnectionGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

It's time for a reintroduction. Let's talk about the albums that define us. REVIEWS:SINGLESStatic Dress - Human PropsTrash Boat - Even If I Never Get ThereLamb of God - Into OblivionArcane Roots - A Wave, Across The SeaALBUMSPoppy - Empty HandsCrystal Lake - The Weight of SoundGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! In the first episode of 2026, we make our predictions for the year ahead.REVIEWS:SinglesShields - Miss MeSylosis - ErasedTom Morello & Beartooth - Everything BurnsEPPaleface Swiss - The WiltedGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Let's celebrate the best of 2025, with 11 awards!Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://the-ragamuffins.myshopify.com/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 64, we return to our trip down memory lane and see where some bands from the early 2010's are now. Lineups include Hevyfest 2012 and Sonisphere 2011. REVIEWS:SINGLESPaleface Swiss - Everything Is FineBilmuri - Hard To TellGuns 'N' Roses - Nothin'Avenged Sevenfold - MagicALBUMS/EP'sProfiler - Masquerading SelfUpon A Burning Body - Blood of the BullCLASS OF 2013 PLAYLIST:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FovKhja2b9RxHZ68mlMPX?si=1o-Tq7GHTR6mHCEw9wy0LwGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 63, we take a look at back at some smaller UK festival lineups from 2012 and 2013, have a trip down memory lane, see where they are now and beg a few bands to reform! Lineups include Butserfest 2012, Hit The Deck 2013 and Takedown 2013. REVIEWS:SINGLESShields - ParasitesDon Broco - EuphoriaALBUMSThe Devil Wears Prada - FlowersFalse Reality - Faded IntentionsClass of 2013 Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1FovKhja2b9RxHZ68mlMPX?si=1o-Tq7GHTR6mHCEw9wy0LwGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

James chats to Joe and Sam from Shields to discuss their upcoming sophomore album 'Death & Connection' out on January 30th 2026, as well the modern landscape of music with social media, putting emotion into songwriting, and more!

The Grammy Nominations are out and they are... interesting.REVIEWS:Upon A Burning Body - Hand of GodFour Year Strong - WhiplashElectric Callboy - TanzneidTrivium - Struck Dead (EP)Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

We love live music and we want to know: what makes a perfect gig? Every episode our guest tells us what four bands would make up their dream live show. On this episode we spoke to Lewis from Ox County Emo band Worst Wishes. We talk about the debut EP "It Won't Feel This Way Forever",, recording at Ranch Production House, his journey to singing in the band, and much more!Tickets to the Worst Wishes headline show:https://wegottickets.com/event/678712/Get your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Ahead of the upcoming announcement for next years 2000 Trees Festival, we try and lock in guesses on the hardest festival to predict! REVIEWS:Singles156/Silence - Our Parting Ways Bad Omens - Dying To LoveAlbums/EP's:Speed - All My AngelsDayseeker - Creature in the Black NightHail The Sun - cut. turn. fade. back.Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 60, the boys get spooky and talk about their horror gig! Also featuring reviews of Speed, Paleface Swiss, Orbit Culture, and more.Worst Wishes headline show tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/678712Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40: https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ragamuffins666/Twitter https://twitter.com/ragamuffins666Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31Eto3M0RGvMFM1xUls0c6?si=m6gC8ppJSL6bVI9Tf73fEw&nd=1Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ragamuffin-music-podcast/id1596381381

In episode 59, we take a look at the first announcement for festival season 2026, and it's SLAM DUNK! Also featuring reviews of singles from Dayseeker and King 810, new album from Dying Wish and the debut EP from President. Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Damn it feels good to be back! In episode 58, we take a look back at our 2025 summer and all the amazing moments we had.REVIEWS:SinglesFit For An Autopsy - It Comes For You Hail the Sun - BlightKublai Khan TX - The Mountain of CorsicanaState Champs - Common SenseAlbumsLong Goodbye - To Reconcile with Death for the Sake of a Beautiful Ending (EP)ten56 - IOTallah - Primeval: Obession//Detachment RAGAMUFFIN.FM PLAYLISThttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gvApX7gwS1RF7YdIGaizT?si=f708a80d45c54981Keep Up With The Reviews Every 2 Weeks:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kgK6HJvMgQNgdisrTbyPH?si=ad656358f53747bbGet your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/Playstation Metalcore Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7d0FlqfMXbLHyVBxDioKtZ?si=5cf713d18dad4c52

The final festival of 2025 took us down to Torquay for one hell of a party. Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

The boys talk through the lineup for Burn It Down Festival 2025, and give their pointers on who to go and see!

This festival feels like home. We love you 2000 Trees, even if it felt like it was 2000 degrees. Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

We love live music and we want to know: what makes a perfect gig? Every episode our guest tells us what four bands would make up their dream live show. On this episode we spoke to Cameron of Love Is Noise. We talk about growing as a band, loving Abba, and what it means to live in a different way. Listen to Love Is Noise:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qY6XGFQwZubu0oKBJeVki?si=kjRd-gxVRgm3Ir0rCAwS1wGet your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 57, the boys talk about potential headliners for next year's Download Festival. Also featuring reviews of new albums from Malevolence and Higher Power, and singles from Bilmuri, I Prevail and more.Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Another year ahead of us at our favourite festival!Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

IT'S THE BIG ONE! Here's what went down at Download Festival 2025...Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Here’s our recap of what we got up to at this year’s Slam Dunk Festival!Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Time to make some predictions for Slam Dunk Festival's 20th Anniversary next year! Also featuring reviews of new music from Turnstile, Stray From The Path and MORE!Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

All you need to know about the line up for this year's Download Festival...Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

The new Sleep Token is...Also featuring reviews of new music from President, Bury Tomorrow and MORE!Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 58, we look at every line up from Slam Dunk Festival to see which is the best. Also featuring reviews of new albums from Landmvrks and Pup as well as singles from King 810 and Loathe. Get your Ragamuffin T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Broken Day Clothing | Use code "RAGAMUFFINS20" for 20% off orders over £40:https://www.brokendayclothing.com/Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In this episode we preview Slam Dunk Festival, talking through the lineup as well as going through our own clashfinders.Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

We love live music and we want to know: what makes a perfect gig? Every episode our guest tells us what four bands would make up their dream live show. On this episode we spoke to Phil from Reckoner. We talk about being a their newest single "IFAILME", growing in the local music scene and much more!Listen to Reckoner:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hgqo8pDD37IoGj0jZMhdk?si=CJ35zHxcRam90lgtaMXrMwGet your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In this episode we talk about the times where the relationship between bands and fans become strained, blurred or overcomplicated. Also featuring reviews of new singles from Sleep Token, Linkin Park, Split Chain and more. Get your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

In episode 51, we tackle a very important topic: cute animals on album covers. Also featuring reviews of Witch Fever, Malevolence, Bollywood and Sleep Token. Get your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club:https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

It's episode 50! On this episode, we talk about the must-see bands from the Download Festival line up, now we have the day-splits! Also featuring reviews of new albums from Spiritbox and Whitechapel, as well as singles from Scowl and Bury Tomorrow. Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

Can we make the perfect band? It's time for another draft to make the ultimate supergroup. We also review new albums from Architects, Love Is Noise and Anxious, as well as singles from ten56, Spiritbox and MORE. Get your T-shirt:https://ragamuffins666.uk/Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck:https://truckmusic.store/

Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2025, we make our predictions for the year ahead. Also featuring reviews of new music from Landmvrks, Stick To Your Guns, Bury Tomorrow and more. Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/JoinThe Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

We love live music and we want to know: what makes a perfect gig? Every episode our guest tells us what four bands would make up their dream live show. On this episode we spoke to Josh from the band Worst Wishes. We talk about the formation of the band, recording with Neil Kennedy at Ranch Production House, plans for the future and much more! Tickets to the Worst Wishes headline show: https://wegottickets.com/event/639008 Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

Another year over, another year older. Time is fleeting and we march closer to oblivion. In the meantime though, let's talk about the best music of 2024! Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

In this episode, we talk about the HUGE lineup for Download Festival 2025. Also featuring reviews of Linkin Park, Architects, Malevolence and more. Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

We love live music and we want to know: what makes a perfect gig? Every episode our guest tells us what four bands would make up their dream live show. On this episode we spoke to Stu from SMTV. We talk about being a Download veteran, playing in the Linkin Park 1000 Lights Event, plans for the future and much more! Subscribe to SMTV: https://www.youtube.com/@SMTV__ Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

In this episode, we talk about the soundtracks to our lives - songs that we associate with core memories. Also featuring reviews of albums by Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers and Trash Boat. Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Get your music from Truck: https://truckmusic.store/

In the September edition of the podcast, the boys talk about the potential return of Warped Tour and what it could mean for the scene. Also featuring reviews of new albums from Kublai Khan TX and Boston Manor, and singles from Spirtobx, Linkin Park and more. Get your T-shirt: https://ragamuffins666.uk/ Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/

In episode 44, the boys talk about all their favourite (and least favourite) things about going to gigs. Also featuring reviews of Four Year Strong, Cartoon Head and Make Them Suffer. Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/

As we reach the halfway point of the year, let's talk about the best music we've heard so far. Also featuring reviews new music from Speed, Graphic Nature, Trophy Eyes and more. Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ragamuffins666/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ragamuffins666

Our favourite festival of the summer... here's what went down! Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/

As soon as a festival ends, everyone's attention immediately looks ahead to the next year! James, Dan, Alex and Lewis talk through potential headliners for Download 2025, and lock in their predictions for the 3 artists atop the bill next year.

2000 Trees is like home to us, and as we look forward to another year at Upcote Farm, we thought we'd give the ultimate run down of who we're excited to see this year! Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/

The big 42, and conquer the meaning of life... as well as which are the best headliners we've seen at Download. Also featuring reviews of The Story So Far, Wage War, A Day To Remember and more. Join The Ragamuffin Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/913012859797089/

The BIGGEST event of the summer… but was it worth all the mud and rain? Hear our full thoughts on the whole weekend at Donington Park.