Raw Travel’s “My Summer in Ukraine” Documentary Streaming Now
In the summer of 2023, Raw Travel producer and host Robert G. Rose embarks on a poignant and inspiring journey to Ukraine.
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Refugees and Exiles Need a Place to Call Home
My pal, Dima, lead singer of the Russian band Tarakany (Cockroach), and his wife have been exiled from their home in Russia since December 2021 due to their anti-war, pro-Ukraine stance. It’s a reminder that while some suffer more than others (and none certainly more than Ukrainians), the breadth and width of suffering is immense […]
Hey Aaron Lewis – Listen to Dima, NOT Putin!
Former Staind frontman and now solo country artist (and possible Qanon nutbag) Aaron Lewis disgustingly asked his audience to “listen to what Putin has to say” at a concert down south back in March. What does this have to do with Dima, the lead singer of Tarakany! Well, first, let me give you a brief […]
Ukraine’s DakhaBrakha’s Emotional NYC Return
When I first heard DakhaBrakha from Ukraine, I was in Los Angeles, driving in my car and listening to NPR (National Public Radio). I was mesmerized by the ethereal, folkloric, timeless sound of their music, even more so because I had visited Ukraine in 2012. Later, in 2019, I’d revisit Ukraine to film. I’d meet and film […]
New Music Video from Tarakany!
Our Russian pals Tarakany! have been busy with a new video for their song titled “What Can I Change?” Enjoy! “This is a song about those who, in our opinion, make profit on all wars in the world. It’s about those who, for the sake of their dirty, cruel intentions, are ready to bang peoples’ and […]
Tarakany! Bags of Bones Unplugged
Our Russian pals Tarakany! playing an acoustic set of “Bags of Bones’ off their Russian Democrazy CD out now on Punk Outlaw Records. They sound really good unplugged don’t you think? Spasiba!
Congrats to Tarakany! & Phil Rocker (Dorados)
It’s been less than a year since Tarakany! (Cockroach) released Russian Democrazy has been out but momentum has been slowly but surely building. Now we have our first legitimate review from Dying Scene who give the CD 4 out of 5 stares
Tarakany! Russian DemoCrazy Coming Jan. 14th
In the meantime, you can give the 14 kick butt tracks a preview listen HERE. Oh and if you like it you may want to follow our page on Facebook HERE. Hope you dig it!
Tarakany! “Russian Democrazy” New Promo
Pretty excited to be working with Tarakany!, punk legends in Russia as well as artists from bands “Anti-Flag”, “Useless I.D.” and “Frank Turner”. Going to be a great CD.
Degrees of Freedom – New Music
Here is a little metal core music from our buddies from Moscow & Los Angeles.. Degrees of Freedom! Enjoy.
Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer
Word is that everyday Russians have forgotten about Pussy Riot, that they don’t care what happens to them. Russia is a big place and they may not be freaking out about the lack of freedom of expression the way some in the U.S. are… but I’ll say this, Freedom of Speech & Expression is the […]
FREE: New Song From Degrees Of Freedom “Rain”
Check this new song from our buddies, the former Russian interns… Well they are still Russian… and Latino members and they are the very talented Degrees of Freedom. Don’t let the piano intro fool you. You are going to want to keep the volume up as it builds intensity. If you dig industrial or goth […]
Moscow’s (and LA’s) “Degrees of Freedom”
HOLLYWOOD: The big Orgy concert at Whiskey A Go Go was scheduled for Monday night. I had to fly out Tuesday morning at some ungodly hour. What to do? Go see my boys (AKA and formerly “The Russian Interns”) open up for them and then go home. Tickets were $20 and I’d only get to […]
60 Minutes Meets Punk
Disappointed in the treatment 60 Minutes gave this story. It’s obvious Leslie Stahl doesn’t understand a damn thing about the punk philosophy. How could she? Is Pussy Riot really punk? I mean besides the shitty music they play. Well despite the fact that they knew they were probably going to labor camp or jail, they […]
Exclusive Video Interview with Moscow’s Tarakany!
Finally! Coming to the Americas (north and south) is the legendary punk band from Moscow Russia, who’ve been rocking their comrades since just before the end of the cold war. That my friends, was Ronald Reagan – Mikhail Gorbachev days. I have always been fascinated by Reagan’s so called “Evil Empire” so I went over […]
New Year… New Music!
It’s 2013. A new year signifies new beginnings, a blank slate, a new state of mind… and… another year older. Argghh..now I’m depressed. Well this should cheer you up.. there is just a plethora of new, good punk and underground music out right now. THE “OLD” GUYS: PENNYWISE: 2012 saw some kick ass new […]
France’s “Burning Heads” Video Interview
Bonjur! Check out this exclusive interview with Thomas (Drummer) from Paris, France’s legendary “Burning Heads”. Burning Heads was on the Epitaph label and has actually toured the U.S. and have been around since the 1980s and still going strong. Thomas discusses the French punk scene, why the French seem to protest so much and about […]
Call Me… But Don’t Denigrate Me
Girl Power… Heard a lot about it. Tried to incorporate it into my documentary “Punktology” with an entire section devoted to women and punk rock. Pussy Riot is maybe not the punkest sounding band on the planet, but you MUST admit they are pretty damned brave to take on Putin and the entire government of […]
Bonjour! French Punks…
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I specialize in sort of “off the beaten path” travels. Places like Central & South America, Eastern Europe, Russia, Cuba, Trinidad, etc. Why? Well, you could say I’m cheap but you’d then be ignoring the fact that Moscow & St. Petersburg Russia are a […]
Ukraine. Are We There (N)yet?
Kiev, Ukraine. Site of the big Ukrabilly rockabilly festival. Home to EXCELLENT Ukrainian rockabilly band the Wise Guyz. So we traveled thousands of kilometers (and miles) just to visit Kiev and get a little glimpse of their punk, psychobilly & rockabilly subcultures. Despite our best efforts to interview the organizers of Ukrabilly rockabilly festival in Ukraine, […]