There is a new Marathon of Dope compilation complete with all new and exclusive songs by some of the great artists I’m proud to be associated with, such as Pip Skid, Bazooka Joe, Nestor Wynrush, Birdapres, Zucchini Drive, Nomad, Mike Ladd and more. Download the whole thing here for free. Listen to the brand new… Continue reading Marathon of Dope Compilation Volume II
Author: robcrooks
Transcendentality
Download the new EP for pay-what-you-want/can: http://marathonofdope.com/portfolio/rob-crooks-transcendentality/ We use the word transcendentality in order to distinguish it from forms of new-age or religious transcendentalism. Transcendentality is not about the pure authentic self transcending mere appearances. Nor is transcendentality about the eternal soul transcending the finite body, or the transcendental subject, untouched by the empirical world.… Continue reading Transcendentality
Horizon
New song from the upcoming Transcendentality EP, “Horizon.”
Rob Crooks x Factor Chandelier – “Precious Stone”
For the first time in history, I have teamed up with my long time friend Factor Chandelier for a song. We call it “Precious Stone.” Our hope is that the song gets in your bones and makes you wanna move your body, no matter how introverted you are, or how weird you may feel. That’s… Continue reading Rob Crooks x Factor Chandelier – “Precious Stone”
Pluganomics Podcast
I recently sat down with the homie and Winnipeg hip-hop lover Bruce Lord to record an episode of his podcast Pluganomics. We had a couple beers at the Sherb and talked about rap, Winnipeg hip-hop history, the DIY attitude, punk music and authenticity. And some other stuff too. Then we got kicked out by the… Continue reading Pluganomics Podcast
Everything is Happening at Once
I was walking home down Westminster, past Deno’s Pawn Shop, grocery bag hanging from my right hand, when I heard the swishing sound of someone in snow-pants rapidly gaining on me from behind. I try to exercise as much street ethics as I can, and so, I edged over to the left side of the… Continue reading Everything is Happening at Once
Sunday, November 15th: Greg MacPherson w/ Rob Crooks
This Sunday, I’ll be opening up for Greg MacPherson at the Good Will in Winnipeg. Greg, along with co-owner Cam Loeppky, run Disintegration Records, the label that I am currently recording my new album for. All the songs I’ll be performing at this show will be from this upcoming album. The album is a continuation… Continue reading Sunday, November 15th: Greg MacPherson w/ Rob Crooks
Loose Fit Saturdays at Bar Italia
On Saturdays, Dj No Contact and I play records at Bar Italia in Winnipeg. As anyone who knows what Bar I is must be wondering: yes, it was a little strange at first. In fact, it’s a little strange every week. You see, Bar I does have a bit of a reputation. All the salacious… Continue reading Loose Fit Saturdays at Bar Italia
Witchpolice LIVE!
Garbage Hill Podcast Network presents Witchpolice Radio Live and Direct! It’s a live podcast! With guests: MONA MOUSA, NESTOR WYNRUSH, ROB CROOKS, and members of RASTAMILS! Witchpolice Radio, one of Winnipeg’s best-loved and longest-running music podcasts, is hitting the stage for the first time in 140+ episodes! Sam and Ryan will be interviewing musicians as… Continue reading Witchpolice LIVE!
Saskatoon and Cinematheque
This Friday, May 22nd Nestor Wynrush and I will be the guests of Soso and Dj Chaps in Saskatoon. We play at Amigos. I can’t wait. Travis Cole will also be Djing that night. It will be fun. I can’t wait to leave this city and go to Saskatoon. Bridge city. Paris of the Prairies.… Continue reading Saskatoon and Cinematheque