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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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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Raw Travel’s Season 8 to Feature a Plethora of Punk
Season 8 of Raw Travel premieres October 2020 and despite the pandemic will feature all-new, all-original content from around the world. I’m happy to add, we’ll be showcasing a lot of music from bands such as legendary punk rockers “Marjinal” of Jakarta, Indonesia, gypsy-folk punk sensations “Dakha Brakha” and their sister band “Dakh Daughters” of […]
Slovokian Punks Rock!
I’ve traveled far and wide to bring you the best punk music from the far corners of the earth but this one ranks in the top 10. The guys from ! Kto Chce Co Chce (Do Whatever You Like) in Bratislava, Slovakia spoke little to no English and my Slovakian is even worse.. but speaking […]
Punk Outlaw Records Signs Leading Punk Band From Serbia
“We’re excited to have UPS! be our first band from the punk music hotbed of Eastern Europe” states Robert Rose, Founder of Punk Outlaw Records. “These guys have important things to say and our intention is to help them say it” Rose continued.
The Camera Gets Flipped
I like being behind the camera.. but my buddy Kmilo, here in Medellin, wanted to flip the camera around and interview me, for what I wasn’t exactly sure. But I figured since dozens and dozens of punks have sat down to listen to my inane questions, then I could do the same for another fellow […]
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 […]
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! […]
Premiere of Los Suziox Music Video “Armas Silenciosas”
As you may have read or heard, we announced the launch of Punk Outlaw Records last week by signing two bands, “Rudos Wild” from Uruguay and “Los Suziox” (LSZX) from Colombia. We are excited about this project and hope you will support us as we attempt to do something that has never been done before, […]