Dmitry Spirin’s “Lapti” Music Video is Full of Meaning (and Risks)
All the propaganda cliches that the state itself uses are ridiculed. That “If you’re Russian, you should take care of your lapti.”
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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 […]
Hanging with an “Enemy of the State – Foreign Agent”
When the Grim Reaper comes calling, hopefully, many years hence, I think I’ll most be thankful for the opportunity to meet amazing and courageous people from all over the globe, like Dmitry Spirin, founder and frontman singer of Russian punk band Tarakany (Cockroaches). I met Dima in 2010, during my one and likely only trip […]
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.
Russian Exile Dima of Tarakany! Releases Anti-War Solo Single
Dima is doing his part. His first single, “I Will be With You,” as a solo artist, is aptly anti-war and more strongly worded now that he has shed the shackles of Putin’s repressive censorship.
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 TV Presents – Let Freedom Ring in Ukraine!
RAW TRAVEL TV TO HELP FREEDOM RING IN UKRAINE! Multifaceted Media Campaign Poised to Help Ukraine for the “Long Haul” – NEW YORK, NY: June 1st, 2022 – AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV), producers of the nation’s most-watched travel show, Raw Travel®, announced “Let Freedom Ring in Ukraine” to help Ukrainian refugees. The multi-platform and multi-faceted initiative will provide grassroots, long-term […]
Digging Dubrovnik’s Alternative Side
I recently went abroad for the first time in 20 months to film. I had both my jabs back in April, so I was itching to use my get out of jail- I mean, get out of the USA, free card, and Croatia was welcoming vaccinated US travelers. I’d never been. This seemed an opportune […]
Interview with Anti-Flag
When Anti-Flag made their way through NYC in October of 2019, I had the pleasure of seeing Justin Sane & Chris 2 play an acoustic set at Looney Tunes Records in Long Island. The next day, just before their show at the Mercury Lounge in the Lower East Side, I interviewed Pat Thetic and Justin […]
Why pick on Charlie Daniels?
I’ve been a little tough on Charlie Daniels of the Charlie Daniels Band as of late and I wanted to explain why. Like Charlie, I grew up in Tennessee and remember hearing his music and thinking “this is different” and I liked it. Now I wasn’t a massive country music fan but “The Devil Went […]
Los Suziox Rocks Medellin Colombia’s “El Sub” at 15th Anniversary Show
I recently revisited Medellin, Colombia after an almost 8-year absence (yeah, I’ve been a bit busy). Having once semi-lived in Medellin, I know the city pretty well, thanks largely in part to my punk rock amigos and particularly to Andres O’Campo, lead singer of the now legendary punk band Los Suziox. I’d seen Andres a […]
City Baby, Surviving GBH – A Good Punk Rock Read
I knew little about GBH, other than they were legends, they were street punks from the UK and they had been around for a while (oh, and I love their music), and that was good enough for me.
Pancho from Los Saicos (Peru) Has Died
One of my fondest memories and biggest rewards from writing this blog has been meeting different punks and just awesome and interesting people from all over the world. From Cuba to Russia to Mexico, Colombia, Philippines and Peru I’ve met some truly wonderful people and legends in the world of punk music. Pancho Guevera, the […]
SouthEast Asia Rocks – Raw Travel Preview
Here is a short preview of our upcoming Southeast Asia episodes on Raw Travel. Features music from our pals Kop Rock Band in Vietnam.
Raw Travel Launches in 70% of U.S.
AIM TV’S “RAW TRAVEL” SET TO DEBUT IN 70% OF THE U.S. THIS WEEKEND
– New Travel Show Premieres with Aspirations of Shaking Up Sleepy Genre –
Viva La Rockabilly & Psychobilly
Our good friends at Remezcla published this article we wrote a couple weeks back, but in case you missed it, here it is for your enjoyment. So, uh, enjoy and let me know what you think. By Robert G. Rose @PunkOutlaw VIVA LA ROCKABILLY Y PSYCHOBILLY! In the U.S, the flag for the […]
Moscow Madness: Cockroach On The Loose
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Lets kick off our Russian trip coverage! Disoriented, sleep deprived and confused. This describes how I felt when I woke up my 1st morning in Moscow. The day before, Dima, lead singer and one of the original members of the long running punk band (17 years) “Tarakany!” (Cockroach!), had arranged for me to […]
Moscow.. Let the Madness Begin
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: OK here is the deal. Moscow is 8 hour ahead of New York City so I’m waking up around 1AM to eat breakfast. Needless to say I’m usually going to sleep around that time. Thank God for sleeping pills. My hotel is cool with one exception. VERY, VERY slow wifi in my room. […]
Exclusive Video Interview with Italy’s “Evil Devil”
Back in May, I got the chance to interview an Italian psychobilly supergroup “Evil Devil” fresh off their play date at the big Black Cat 10th Anniversary Psychobilly show in Hollywood, California. The show was packed, the interview went great and after a crazy summer, we finally got the segment edited, so here you go! […]
“Punktology”… The Documentary
WHAT IS PUNKTOLOGY? What is “Punktology”? It is my attempt to produce a video documentary and accompanying blog that helps punks from all over the world tell their story about the influence and philosophy of punk music in their lives, their culture and their society. WHO AM I? Who am I? My name is Robert […]