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The Boats That Rocked: Southend’s Pirate Radio Scene

In the 1960s, offshore pirate radio stations popped up, offering young people the music programming they craved.

Spring Cleaning: How to Organise Your Record Collection and Keep Them in Top Condition

The arrival of spring is when many of us reorganise our homes and get some much-needed life admin out of the way. For music lovers, spring cleaning might mean finally sorting out your record collection.

How to Make Your Home Office Really Sing

Whether you’re quickly checking a few emails or focussing on an intense project, a home office that works for you makes all the difference in terms of productivity, as well as enhancing your mental wellbeing.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time… for a Beer

For the fourth year running, we’ve enlisted our friends at Leigh on Sea Brewery to create an exclusive Ruark beer for the friends and partners that made 2022 a year to remember.

Zoë Timmers On the Importance of High-Quality Sound

Lifestyle photographer Zoë Timmers discusses her memories of her father, his music set up and extensive record collection.

A Day in the Life With the All-New R2 Mk4

Having a music system that can accompany you through the day is what inspired our latest product, the beautiful R2 Mk4.

5 Minutes With Shaun Keaveny

We took 5 minutes to talk with broadcaster Shaun Keaveny about the future of radio, his favourite albums, and his Ruark R3.

Outdoor Living: Ruark’s Top Tips to Make the Most of the Summer

Not sure how to spend the next couple of months wisely? Read our top tips to make this summer count, whether you’re soaking up the sun or waiting for a break in the clouds.

Life in Perfect Harmony: Bringing the Outdoors in With Koto and Ruark Audio

Temperatures are rising, songbirds are singing and with hopefully plenty more warm days ahead, we’re spending more time outside. Or, trying to bring a taste of the great outdoors into our homes, at least.

Welcome to the New Ruark HQ

Recently our headquarters in Southend on Sea has undergone a little (well not exactly little) renovation and it is this big change which has caused us to take stock and reflect on how far we have come since Ruark began all those years ago.

5 Minutes with Ken Eastman

We took 5 minutes to talk to ceramics maker Ken Eastman, discussing working with clay, where his inspiration stems from and his Ruark R3.

Interiors Trends to Look Out For in 2022

Around this time of year, we like to take a look into the trends which are set to shape the world of interior design, and consider how our products can help those looking to create their perfect home.

Ruark wins ERT’s Customer Service Award

Leading technology retailing title, ERT, recently held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate a year of innovation and success. Rubbing shoulders with some big industry names, Ruark was announced as the winner of the ‘Best Supplier Customer Service’ Award – an achievement we’re extremely proud of.

Time to Celebrate!

‘Tis the season to celebrate, and so for the third Christmas running, we’ve called in our pals over at Leigh on Sea Brewery to create another one-of-a-kind Ruark beer for our very deserving friends and partners who support the Ruark brand.

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Ruark Sounds

We’ve curated a selection of playlists to set the perfect tone for your day. Playlists are availble for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal.

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Pirate Radio

Compiled by Ruark Audio

From the dawn of Radio Caroline, to the tower blocks of London via the streets of New York, we take a look back at the music of Pirate Radio.