{"id":4433,"date":"2025-11-23T21:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T21:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musiclatvia.lv\/2025\/11\/23\/the-band-r-a-p-releases-an-energetic-single-and-music-video\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T21:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T21:53:11","slug":"the-band-r-a-p-releases-an-energetic-single-and-music-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musiclatvia.lv\/en\/the-band-r-a-p-releases-an-energetic-single-and-music-video\/","title":{"rendered":"The band \u201cR.A.P.\u201d releases an energetic single and music video"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marking their return after a 17-year hiatus, the band \u201cR.A.P.\u201d has released a new, energetic single titled\u00a0\u201c<\/em>Meln\u0101 (Ak n\u0113, n\u0113, n\u0113!)\u201d<\/em>, along with a music video.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The song\u2019s music was created by all four band members \u2013 vocalist Artis Dvarionas, guitarist Aleksandrs \u0160tro, bassist Artis Roz\u012btis, and drummer Gatis Kaizers. The lyrics were written by Artis Dvarionas. The initial musical idea was born during the band\u2019s first creative retreat after reuniting, which took place last year in Rauna, while the lyrics were written later, following the band\u2019s powerful comeback concert this March.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe song is based on healthy irony about emotions we all know \u2013 when anxiety caused by a desire for recognition, and fear that your work won\u2019t meet expectations, becomes a burden,\u201d says Artis Dvarionas. \u201cThese feelings are especially familiar to people in creative fields, who often experience a stark contrast between the initial euphoria of a new idea and the hard-hitting reality that follows.\u201d<\/p>\n

An equally energetic music video was produced for the new track \u201cMeln\u0101 (Ak n\u0113, n\u0113, n\u0113!)\u201d which is a rarity in the band\u2019s history. \u201cThis is a big deal for us, as we haven\u2019t exactly been generous with music videos in the past,\u201d Artis continues. \u201cThe concept was simple \u2013 to highlight the song\u2019s dynamics and its self-ironic message. This was possible thanks to two truly talented individuals who brought our vision to life \u2013 director Marks Landmanis and cinematographer Ritvars Bluka.\u201d<\/p>\n

As previously reported, the band \u201cR.A.P.\u201d \u2013 considered one of the flag-bearers of the local alternative rock scene \u2013 returned last November after a 17-year creative break, releasing the new song \u201cM\u0113s esam atpaka\u013c!\u201d. This March, they reunited with their audience with full force at a concert held at \u201cPalladium\u201d concert hall in Riga. The concert has also been nominated for the public media award \u201cKilograms kult\u016bras\u201d.<\/p>\n

The band is now actively preparing for their summer shows, two of which have already been announced \u2013 on July 26, \u201cR.A.P.\u201d will perform at the \u201cSaldus Saule\u201d festival, and on August 2, they\u2019ll take the stage at the grand summer festival \u201cSummer Sound\u201d in Liep\u0101ja.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the new single \u201cMeln\u0101 (Ak n\u0113, n\u0113, n\u0113!)\u201d is already available on top Latvian radio stations and major music streaming platforms.<\/p>\n

The new music video on YouTube:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/QB5WEloOKlg<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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