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O’Brother Doesn't Believe in Comfort Zones
O’Brother is one ambitious group of hard-working musicians. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, the rock quintet—lead vocalist/guitarist Tanner Merritt, guitarists Johnny Dang and Jordan McGhin, drummer ... -
Run the Jewels continue to smash fascists and expectations
The United States is in turmoil. There is palpable unrest in the air. Deep social, political, and ideological divides mount. Few albums in recent memory ... -
Animals as Leaders Gives Us The Madness of Many
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step inside the mind of a brilliant musician? Sit back with a pair of headphones, ... -
Top Five Songs on the Rawckus Turntable
The greatest strength of independent artists is their ability to disperse from the mainstream and incorporate influences from any space or time they may please. ... -
Running Moose and Finland’s Best Indie Bands
Finland may be known for its “midnight sun” and northern lights, but it is also a country with a rich musical culture, which, while influenced ... -
Lakes of Canada and The Handmaid's Tale
After Jake Smith's mother was murdered in her home six years ago it fell to him to sort through her possessions, which included a large ... -
Loyle Carner - Confessions Hidden in Music
As Loyle Carner cracks an egg and empties it into a pancake mix, he whisks away while lipping lyrics from his single “Florence,” then spreads ... -
6 Albums from 2016 that Prove Punk’s Not Dead
Punk is alive and kicking in 2016 and witnessing some serious growth. Not only did the old incendiaries—The Descendents, NOFX, and Green Day—return to form, ... -
The Low-Key Creative, Jamie Isaac
On the Southeast side, overlooking rolling hills and the London skyline, Jamie Isaac cracks open a fresh pint and blows off some foam. He takes a ... -
12 Songs to Fuel Your Christmas Spirit
You don’t have an outlet for your Christmas angst because all the ones in the house are plugged with string lights. And you don’t have ...