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From honest reviews and festival previews to gig vlogs and interviews, the Ragamuffin Music Podcast is your fortnightly fix of what's new in alternative music.
Dan, Alex and James cover everything from the next wave of underground artists to some of the biggest names in alt rock and metal.
As official media partners of TEN OF CLUBS, the Ragamuffins capture the chaos at our events — including Fresh Blood and TOCstock — and bring you exclusive content from gigs and festivals across the UK.
LATEST EPISODE
Episode 82 — James, Alex and Dan review new music from Knives and Rev3rent, a blistering new EP from So Far So Good, and Imminence's latest album, Axis Mundi. Expect glowing praise, a few disagreements and plenty of strong opinions.
With the first Slam Dunk Festival 2027 lineup announced, they discuss the bands they're most excited to see, from Killswitch Engage and Beartooth to Bowling for Soup and Simple Plan. Who's on their must-see list?
BURN IT DOWN VLOG
Special Episode — The Ragamuffins round off another festival season with a return to Torbados, the English Riviera, for Burn It Down Festival 2026.
Join James, Alex and Dan as they capture the sights, sounds and chaos of the festival. Featuring headliners Speed, Vukovi and Drug Church, alongside Stick To Your Guns, Unpeople, Heriot, Beauty School and more.
Expect plenty of festival antics, with bonus points if you spot James stage-diving during Speed's set.
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RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 82
The Ragamuffins dissect the Slam Dunk 2027 lineup and review new music from Knives, So Far So Good and Imminence.
The band discuss their debut EP, genre-blurring influences, Birmingham’s heavy music scene and opening TOCstock: The Revenge.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 81
The Ragamuffins review Architects, Trivium and Holding Absence, then revisit their views on Sleep Token, Deftones, deathcore and moshing.