Songs Not Bombs: A Russian Punk Singer’s Fight for Ukraine
Exiled Russian punk singer Dima risks everything to stand with Ukraine. His “Songs Not Bombs” tour echoes far beyond music. A story of courage and exile.
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Russian Musicians Stands Strong Against Russia’s Putin
This is not just Putin’s war, but it is Russia’s Putin; therefore, it is the Russian people’s war on Ukraine. Most of them are just as responsible for the atrocities being committed as Putin. This war wouldn’t have been possible without their apathy, willful ignorance, and deafening silence… or in some cases, as demonstrated by […]
Return to Bogota’s Rock Al Parque (Rock the Park)
It’s been over a decade since I attended the big Rock Al Parque (Rock the Park) in Bogota, Colombia, but this time, I had backstage access as my pals Los Suziox, were headlining the 2nd evening of the show. I’m impressed with the organizational skills of the folks who put this on because it’s three […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month
If you or someone you know is suffering, please know there is help, and it is just a phone call away by dialing 988.
Goodbye to my pal Alex Blue Morales of Normandie Blue
Last week we lost a Raw Travel & PunkOutlaw family member and a friend. Alex Blue Morales of the band Normandie Blue Alex was one of the first artists on Punk Outlaw Records and contributed a lot of music that many of you will recognize from Raw Travel. He was a VERY TALENTED MUSICIAN and […]
Raw Travel Visits Ukraine in Wartime
Dear Aaaron Lewis & Staind – Listen to this
New Ska – Punk Song from South Africa’s Half Price
Our pals from Cape Town South Africa, Half Price, have teamed up with “Alive at Midnight” for a cool CD coming out soon and here is the first song from the collection and it’s a doozy. I like it “So Hard it Hurts” and you will too! Enjoy!
South Africa – Half Price Band, A Really Good Deal
I’ve heard a lot of punk bands in my life… from all over the world. From Asia to Latin America to Russia, Europe and the U.S. and I’ve heard some really good (and yes, some not so good) punk, ska, reggae, rockabilly & psychobilly music. But on my very first trip to the continent […]
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 […]
New Music from Los Suziox
Los Suziox from Medellin, Colombia may be the best punk you have never heard of. I’ve known them for a while now and they’ve got a new kick ass song out… here is Por Devocion (For Devotion) by Los Suziox. Enjoy! You can hear more from Los Suziox HERE.
Los Suziox in Quito, Ecuador – Potent Punk
A birds-eye view of the potent punk scene in Quito, Ecuador with our buddies Los Suziox playing one of their songs off their EL FIN JUSTIFICA LOS MEDIOS (The End Justifies the Means) out now on Punk Outlaw Records.
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!
Normandie Blue on the Mexican Radio
Our pal Alex Blue of Normandie Blue, plays an acoustic version of “Friendly Advice” live on Mexico City Radio. This tune and others available on “It Is What It Is” from Punk Outlaw Records.
Rockabilly Fans! Phil Rocker Debut Release… coming soon!
Rockabilly Fans! Phil Rocker Debut Release… coming soon!
Tarakany! and Anti-Flag “God & Police”
Tarakany’s! (Cockroach) 1st English language CD “Russian Democrazy” features a killer track entitled “God & Police” with Chris Barker from Anti-Flag singing along and perhaps not surprisingly, it’s one of my favorites on the entire CD. All hype and self serving BS aside, Russian Democrazy never gets old being put on repeat on the old […]
Dorados Rockabilly Trio in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES: Here is your chance to hear Colombia’s best kept secret, the Dorados Rockabilly Trio. This Sunday, June 15th at Eastside Luv Wine Bar presents QueSos Pachuco Boogie Night from 5pm – 2AM It’s a special night in Los Angeles to celebrate Fathers day and Commemorate The 71st anniversary of the Zoot Suit Riots. […]
Dorados Rockabilly Trio On Tour
GOOD NEWS! Our pals the Dorados Rockabilly Trio is going on tour.
Normandie Blue – Alex Blue Featured in Circle 7
Our buddy Alex Blue from the band Normandie Blue is featured in this month’s publication of 7th Circle. Check it out HERE.
Tarakany! Rat’s Races Russian Version
Here is a pretty cool video of the original Russian version of Tarakany!’s “Rat’s Races” which is featured on their Russian DemoCrazy release. Now if we could just get it to stop snowing in the U.S. and start snowing in Sochi. Oh and how about an exchange with Russia.. we’ll give them Justin Bieber and […]
Punk Outlaw Records Announces “Russian DemoCrazy” Release
PUNK OUTLAW RECORDS SIGNS LEGENDARY RUSSIAN BAND “TARAKANY! (COCKROACHES)” & RELEASES “RUSSIAN DEMOCRAZY” – 1st English Language Release “Russian DemoCrazy” Features Guest Artists Louna, Anti-Flag, Frank Turner & Useless ID – New York, NY, January 14th, 2014 – Punk Outlaw Records, modern day punk rock ambassadors are doing their part for international relations. The New […]