Rawckus Magazine

18/12/2020

CHRISTOPER HILL RELEASES ‘KAABA (KEEP AMERICA ALL BETTER AGAIN)’
Seattle-based avant-garde artist Christopher Hill & The Stardust Crush release a new concept album, KAABA (KEEP AMERICA ALL BETTER AGAIN) today, December 18.

Explaining thealbum, Christopher shares, “‘KAABA (Keep America All Better Again)’ is a dystopian story about nuclear war and what would happen if we let democracy fall into &TheStardustCrush

CHRISTOPER HILL RELEASES ‘KAABA (KEEP AMERICA ALL BETTER AGAIN)’ Seattle-based avant-garde artist Christopher Hill & The Stardust Crush release a new c

12/12/2020

THE NESRALLAH ARTUSO PROJECT RELEASES CAPTIVATING ‘WEARING THE BLUES’
Ottawa-based musicians Danny Artuso and Victor Nesrallah hooked up as The Nesrallah Artuso Project and recently dropped their LP, Wearing The Blues.

The two have known each other since the ‘80s, appearing together on stage and on recordings.

THE NESRALLAH ARTUSO PROJECT RELEASES CAPTIVATING ‘WEARING THE BLUES’ Ottawa-based musicians Danny Artuso and Victor Nesrallah hooked up as The Nesrallah A

11/12/2020

NATHAN BELLOWS RELEASES ‘THREE’
New York City-based singer-songwriter Nathan Bellows released his third record moments ago. Appropriately entitled Three, the songs on the album were composed over a three-year span of time – from when his father’s health began to fail to after his father passed away, last March, the third month of the year.

NATHAN BELLOWS RELEASES ‘THREE’ New York City-based singer-songwriter Nathan Bellows released his third record moments ago. Appropriately entitled Three, t

04/12/2020

PAUL JACKS DROPS EXCELLENT ‘BLACK JACKAL’
Alaska-based multi-instrumentalist Paul Jacks introduces his new album, Black Jackal, which probes into the concepts of personality and seclusion.

Borrowing from Egyptian mythology, Jacks escorts listeners on a “journey into the dark to discover the light which has the power to transform us.”

The

PAUL JACKS DROPS EXCELLENT ‘BLACK JACKAL’ Alaska-based multi-instrumentalist Paul Jacks introduces his new album, Black Jackal, which probes into the conce

30/11/2020

EVERYTHING BUT THE EVERYTHING – ‘INTIMACY’
Bay Area alternative outfit Everything But The Everything recently released “Intimacy,” a new wave song chock-full of retro flavors from the ‘80s.

The brainchild of Izzy The Gent, a former member of The Frail, “Intimacy” features the talent of Luke Sweeney.

EVERYTHING BUT THE EVERYTHING – ‘INTIMACY’ Bay Area alternative outfit Everything But The Everything recently released “Intimacy,” a new wave song ch

25/11/2020

A LIEN NATION RELEASES POWERFUL, RAW ‘VIRUS’
Seattle-based blues/grunge/rock outfit A Lien Nation recently unleashed their sophomore album, Virus, via Redact Records/Bungalo Records/Universal Music Group.

Written prior to the present pandemic, Virus simultaneously discharges foreshadows of danger along with oracular mystery and trenchant outlaw blues.

A LIEN NATION RELEASES POWERFUL, RAW ‘VIRUS’ Seattle-based blues/grunge/rock outfit A Lien Nation recently unleashed their sophomore album, Virus, via Reda

23/11/2020

JACK KEYES DROPS CHARISMATIC 'TO THE MOON'
Louisville, Kentucky-based indie-folk artist Jack Keyes recently released “To The Moon,” a track lifted from his forthcoming full-length debut album, The Moon Is Too High. A getaway album, it recognizes the universal longing to be anywhere but where we are.

JACK KEYES DROPS CHARISMATIC 'TO THE MOON' Louisville, Kentucky-based indie-folk artist Jack Keyes recently released “To The Moon,” a track lifted from h

20/11/2020

DONSMITH UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘TABLE,’ FEAT. RADAMIZ
Just a few days ago, Harlem rapper donSMITH dropped his latest single, “Table,” a track from his upcoming album, Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From, dropping November 27.

Now he’s back with the music video for “Table.”

DONSMITH UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘TABLE,’ FEAT. RADAMIZ Just a few days ago, Harlem rapper donSMITH dropped his latest single, “Table,” a track from hi

13/11/2020

YACHTCLUB101 RELEASES SELF-TITLED ALBUM
Meet Scott Ayers, aka Yachtclub101, who introduces his self-titled album, a 10-track collection of pop, rock, and synth-based music.

On the one hand, it’s a sad story. On the other hand, it has a happy ending/new beginning.

YACHTCLUB101 RELEASES SELF-TITLED ALBUM Meet Scott Ayers, aka Yachtclub101, who introduces his self-titled album, a 10-track collection of pop, rock, and synth

09/11/2020

CI******ES AND MILK RELEASES ‘RICH KIDS CAN’T HOBO JUMP’
Indie-folk-punk outfit Ci******es and Milk recently released Rich Kids Can’t Hobo Jump, an album both darkly sensitive and oh so superb.

Ci******es and Milk is the offspring of Waldo Przekop, whose last album, They Left Us Alone, was released in 2017. ******esandMilk

CI******ES AND MILK RELEASES ‘RICH KIDS CAN’T HOBO JUMP’ Indie-folk-punk outfit Ci******es and Milk recently released Rich Kids Can’t Hobo Jump, an alb

30/10/2020

INTERVIEW: ANALOG PLAYERS SOCIETY - THE FINE ART OF IMPROVISATION
Analog Players Society (APS) unveils the music video for “Chase,” a track lifted from their forthcoming album, Soundtrack for a Nonexistent Film, slated for release November 6.

A collective founded by producer and engineer Amon Drum, Analog Players Society is made up of a rotating cast of New York City’s elite musicians.

INTERVIEW: ANALOG PLAYERS SOCIETY - THE FINE ART OF IMPROVISATION Analog Players Society (APS) unveils the music video for “Chase,” a track lifted from the

29/10/2020

SYLIS ANDER RELEASES DAZZLING ‘DEAR PAIGE’
Portland, Oregon’s indie-pop artist, and multi-instrumentalist Sylis Ander recently released Dear Paige, his first full-length album, a love letter to his remaining hearing, and his new daughter.

SYLIS ANDER RELEASES DAZZLING ‘DEAR PAIGE’ Portland, Oregon’s indie-pop artist, and multi-instrumentalist Sylis Ander recently released Dear Paige, his f

28/10/2020

THE ANGRY LISAS RELEASE IRRESISTIBLE ‘SLATE VIOLET’
Portland, Oregon’s indie-rock outfit The Angry Lisas recently dropped Slate Violet, an album reflecting the myriad facets of memory – nostalgia, regret, gratitude, and sorrow.

According to Sean Taylor, the band’s primary songwriter, “I’ve always had a really hard time letting go of things.

THE ANGRY LISAS RELEASE IRRESISTIBLE ‘SLATE VIOLET’ Portland, Oregon’s indie-rock outfit The Angry Lisas recently dropped Slate Violet, an album reflecti

27/10/2020

DAVID LAFLECHE RELEASES ‘WE COLLIDED’
Quebecois guitarist, singer-songwriter, and music director David Lafleche recently unveiled “We Collided,” the first single/music video from his forthcoming debut album, slated to drop in 2021.

The genesis of “We Collided” occurred when David visited his friend Fred Eltringham in Nashville, where David bought a 1998 Martin guitar that galvanized his muse.

DAVID LAFLECHE RELEASES ‘WE COLLIDED’ Quebecois guitarist, singer-songwriter, and music director David Lafleche recently unveiled “We Collided,” the fi

26/10/2020

JENN GRINELS UNVEILS SAVORY ‘ANYTIME SOON’
Portland-based indie-Americana artist Jenn Grinels unveils the single/music video, “Anytime Soon,” a song about reviewing the sacrifices and risks taken for the sake of her art.

JENN GRINELS UNVEILS SAVORY ‘ANYTIME SOON’ Portland-based indie-Americana artist Jenn Grinels unveils the single/music video, “Anytime Soon,” a song ab

23/10/2020

ALBERTA & THE DEAD EYES DROP BEGUILING ‘MHM’
Alberta & The Dead Eyes introduce the first single, “mhm,” from their forthcoming album, No, No. You Go, slated to drop October 29.

The band formed in 2019 when David Boone visited two friends, Erik “nuntheless” Washington and Michael Snyder. &TheDeadEyes

ALBERTA & THE DEAD EYES DROP BEGUILING ‘MHM’ Alberta & The Dead Eyes introduce the first single, “mhm,” from their forthcoming album, No, No. Y

23/10/2020

NATHAN OLIVER RELEASES ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY’
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, three-piece alt-rock outfit Nathan Oliver releases a new album, Thank You For Your Generosity, via Potluck Foundation/Suah Sounds.

The album’s genesis began in late 2017, after the death of Nathan’s brother, whose optimistic spirit continued to shine through the aftermath of pain and grief.

NATHAN OLIVER RELEASES ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY’ Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, three-piece alt-rock outfit Nathan Oliver releases a new album

16/10/2020

DARREN JESSEE DROPS MAGICAL ‘REMOVER’
Singer-songwriter Darren Jessee introduces his new album, Remover, a collection of dream-pop-inclined songs, following his 2018 debut album, The Jane, Room 217.

Talking about the album’s title – Remover – Jessee told American Songwriter’s Catherine Walthall, “The album title… Remover, definition is a person or a thing that removes.

DARREN JESSEE DROPS MAGICAL ‘REMOVER’ Singer-songwriter Darren Jessee introduces his new album, Remover, a collection of dream-pop-inclined songs, followin

13/10/2020

BETTY MOON EARNS A SPOT ON THE GRAMMY BALLOT FOR ‘LITTLE MISS HOLLYWOOD’
SoCal singer-songwriter and producer Betty Moon’s mesmerizing album, Little Miss Hollywood, along with two singles from the album, has garnered attention from the Grammy Awards – hitting the Grammy Awards 2021 ballot for Best Rock Song, Best Alternative Music Album, and Best Rock Performance.

BETTY MOON EARNS A SPOT ON THE GRAMMY BALLOT FOR ‘LITTLE MISS HOLLYWOOD’ SoCal singer-songwriter and producer Betty Moon’s mesmerizing album, Little Miss

09/10/2020

HĒRAN SOUN RELEASES IMAGINATIVE ‘UNDEAF’
Hēran Soun is the musical doppelganger of James Freeman-Turner, who releases his first album, Undeaf.

HĒRAN SOUN RELEASES IMAGINATIVE ‘UNDEAF’ Hēran Soun is the musical doppelganger of James Freeman-Turner, who releases his first album, Undeaf. Wit

09/10/2020

JACO RELEASES POTENT ‘DOSE’
Birmingham-based indie-rock artist Jake Waitzman, flying under the assumed name Jaco, releases his sophomore album, Dose, which follows on the heels of last year’s You Know.

Dose is the second of three albums for Cornelius Chapel Records and sees Jaco coming out from behind his drum kit for bands like Vulture Whale and Wes McDonald to take up the role of frontman.

JACO RELEASES POTENT ‘DOSE’ Birmingham-based indie-rock artist Jake Waitzman, flying under the assumed name Jaco, releases his sophomore album, Dose, which

07/10/2020

CHARLES DAVID RELEASES SUPERB ‘STUBBORN IS THE WIND’
Quebecois indie-folk singer-songwriter Charles David recently released his debut solo album, Stubborn is the Wind, a 10-track collection of song revealing delicious harmonies, captivating vocals, and lush, affluent melodies.

CHARLES DAVID RELEASES SUPERB ‘STUBBORN IS THE WIND’ Quebecois indie-folk singer-songwriter Charles David recently released his debut solo album, Stubborn

06/10/2020

COUNTERMEASURE RELEASES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM – ‘GUEST SESSIONS’
Toronto’s grand international art-pop group Countermeasure recently released their third studio album, Guest Sessions, featuring a who’s who of Grammy winners, Juno Award winners, and platinum-selling artists.

COUNTERMEASURE RELEASES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM – ‘GUEST SESSIONS’ Toronto’s grand international art-pop group Countermeasure recently released their third

02/10/2020

CLAY HARPER RELEASES ‘DIRT YARD STREET’
Singer-songwriter, businessman, real estate magnate, raconteur, and conceptual artist Clay Harper releases a new album, Dirt Yard Street, an eight-track collection of evocative music by an artist who’s lived an outsized life: drug addiction and recovery, the loss of his wife to cancer, grand successes, and enormous heartbreak.

CLAY HARPER RELEASES ‘DIRT YARD STREET’ Singer-songwriter, businessman, real estate magnate, raconteur, and conceptual artist Clay Harper releases a new al

01/10/2020

FLORIDA BC RELEASES ‘SALT BREAKER SAND’
Indie folk-rock outfit Florida BC recently released their new album, Salt Breaker Sand. Recorded at Jurassic Park Studios in Montreal with Scott Munro of The Preoccupations, the album features contributions by Matt Flegel and Danny Christiansen, also of The Preoccupations.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Florida BC is the brainchild of Clinton St.

FLORIDA BC RELEASES ‘SALT BREAKER SAND’ Indie folk-rock outfit Florida BC recently released their new album, Salt Breaker Sand. Recorded at Jurassic Park S

27/09/2020

Orlando, Florida-based Okito recently released a new single, “Oh Mandy,” taken from his just-released debut LP, 'Dystopian Heart,' a collection of 15-tracks infused with flavors of blues, reggae, and hip-hop.

Dystopian Heart channels the ambiance of nostalgia, going so far as to slot in retro savors of the ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll he grew up listening to.

Orlando, Florida-based Okito recently released a new single, “Oh Mandy,” taken from his just-released debut LP, 'Dystopian Heart,' a collection of 15-trac

25/09/2020

JAKE WINSTROM RELEASES LUSH ‘CIRCLES’
Originally from Tennessee, now based in Brooklyn, singer-songwriter Jake Winstrom releases his new album, Circles, a collection of songs fueled by power-pop and alt-country savors.

In his prior band, Tenderhooks, Jake, and the band shared the stage with ZZ Top and The War On Drugs.

JAKE WINSTROM RELEASES LUSH ‘CIRCLES’ Originally from Tennessee, now based in Brooklyn, singer-songwriter Jake Winstrom releases his new album, Circles, a

18/09/2020

PREMIERE: DARREN JESSEE RELEASES SUMPTUOUS ‘NEVER GONNA GET IT’
North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Darren Jessee introduces his new single, “Never Gonna Get It,” a beautifully fluid song full of haunting yearning. From his forthcoming album, Remover, “Never Gonna Get It” reflects luxurious nuances of elegance and introspective exploration.

PREMIERE: DARREN JESSEE RELEASES SUMPTUOUS ‘NEVER GONNA GET IT’ North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Darren Jessee introduces his new single, “Never Go

18/09/2020

SKITTISH DROPS ALLURING ‘SAVANNAH SESSIONS’
Minnesota’s Skittish is the musical offspring of Jeff Noller, whose latest album is entitled Savannah Sessions – a collection of bedroom folk-rock songs.

Noller writes and records unaccompanied. Still, a vast array of talented musicians has participated in Skittish’s line-up since its founding in 2007.

15/09/2020

21 RISING SYNC RELEASES SPELLBINDING ‘SOMEBODY’S HERO’
Based in Santa Clara, California, pop-rock artist Joey Gonzales recently released another contagious song, “Somebody’s Hero,” via the 21 Rising Sync banner.

Written by Tom Spakoski, the song commemorates the efforts of the men and women working in healthcare during COVID-19.

21 RISING SYNC RELEASES SPELLBINDING ‘SOMEBODY’S HERO’ Based in Santa Clara, California, pop-rock artist Joey Gonzales recently released another contagio

13/09/2020

ARZALEZ RELEASES CAPTIVATING ‘PREGUNTAME ALGO’
South Texas indie-rock/reggaeton artist Arzalez recently released “Preguntame Algo” (Ask Me Something), from his forthcoming sophomore album, Aquel Futuro Ahora.

The upcoming album was recorded by three-time Grammy-winning engineer Tre Nagella at Luminous Sound Studio.

ARZALEZ RELEASES CAPTIVATING ‘PREGUNTAME ALGO’ South Texas indie-rock/reggaeton artist Arzalez recently released “Preguntame Algo” (Ask Me Something),

12/09/2020

TEROUZ RADIATES CONSUMING PASSION ON ‘BURN’
One of the premier male vocalists extant is back with his latest single, “Burn.” He performs under his surname – Terouz.

According to Terouz, when first written, “Burn” was “politically charged … born from a place of anger and despair in 2015 when I heard about the Charlie Hebdo incident.

TEROUZ RADIATES CONSUMING PASSION ON ‘BURN’ One of the premier male vocalists extant is back with his latest single, “Burn.” He performs under his surn

03/09/2020

FOR SURE RELEASES DREAMY ‘DISTANCE DEMOS’
SoCal dream-pop duo For Sure released their debut EP, Distance Demos, August 28, a six-track collection of gorgeously lingering music.

The EP was written, recorded, and self-produced prior to the two collaborators ever physically meeting.

According to For Sure, “Can’t believe that we’re here now.

FOR SURE RELEASES DREAMY ‘DISTANCE DEMOS’ SoCal dream-pop duo For Sure released their debut EP, Distance Demos, August 28, a six-track collection of gorgeo

31/08/2020

Whooee! Cardi B’s latest banger - "WAP" - just topped 155 million views on YouTube, along with beaucoup commentary by music critics, trolls, pundits, and even elected officials. Much of the commentary is negative.

According to Kish Lal over at Junkee, the negativity stems from: “But ultimately, it’s a sad representation of how uncomfortable we still are with women’s sexuality.

Whooee! Cardi B’s latest banger - "WAP" - just topped 155 million views on YouTube, along with beaucoup commentary by music critics, trolls, pundits, and ev