Raw Critters Awards 2026: the art of being natural
The Raw Critters Awards 2026 at Sala Vesta in Madrid, an event where we celebrated the work of the 12 bands and solo artists who have been part of our Jungle Bands project.
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Russian War Songs III: Chechen War
In the midst of political chaos, music became a vehicle for collective expression, reflecting the despair, anger, and nostalgia of a society falling apart.
Read moreSoviet War Songs II: The Afghan War
Many of the soldier songs of the Second World War were not written by soldiers but were rather propaganda pieces by the Soviet Union. The Soviet Afghan war changed that.
Read moreSoviet War Songs I: The Great Patriotic War
The Second World War was an apocalyptic event and the scars of it have inspired art of all kinds, from literature to film, and of course music.
Read moreViola Beach, 24h Special
Raw Critters’s tribute to the emerging band Viola beach. This article is a compilation of a 24h series of posts published on Sunday February 21st, 2016 in our Tumblr.
Read moreThe Best of 2014 in Music
Our list of top 10 albums of 2014, best albums long list, best album covers, best songs, best music videos, best live performances, best gig posters, breakthrough artists of 2014, Critters Acts 2014, best Introducing Bands 2014, and Artists to watch in 2015.
Read moreThe Joy Formidable
London-based band The Joy Formidable are as powerful as they are charming. Lead vocalist Ritzy Bryan met Rhydian Dafydd as children, and officially formed as a group in 2007 with drummer Justin Stalhey, who was later replaced by Matthew James Thomas.
Read moreOne Thing About Music Blogs That You Should Know
Some people say that bloggers like to go to gigs and festivals for free. ¿My answer? I do a hard work and I am not paid for it.
Read moreMadchester, Rave & New Rave Part I: Madchester
Madchester was a music scene that developed in Manchester, England, in the late 80s and early 90s. It was a mix of Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, and Dance. Among the groups in this movement are The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, James, The Charlatans, Inspiral Carpets, 808 State, and many others.
Read moreThe Fall, you love them or you hate them
I have a liking for extreme bands, bands other’s might find hard work, but we are all different and have different tastes. The Fall are definitively an acquired taste, Mark E Smith’s Manc [Manchester] drone not being easy listening at times.
Read moreMarina Diamandis is Marina, we are The Diamonds
Greek father and a Welsh mother, Marina and The Diamonds is a British singer discovered in 2008 by Derek Davies, who signed her to open for Australian Gotye.
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