The group 'R.A.P.' releases its first concert album
The alternative rock band 'R.A.P.' has released their first concert EP featuring five songs from their reunion concert held in March 2025 at the 'Palladium Riga' venue.
The Latvian alternative rock band 'R.A.P.' has made a significant comeback with the release of their first concert EP titled 'Concert Palladium ’25'. This album features a selection of five live tracks that were performed during their highly-anticipated reunion concert in March 2025, which took place at the iconic Palladium concert hall in Riga. Notably, this performance marked the band's first live appearance in seventeen years, a milestone celebrated by their dedicated fanbase.
The EP includes some of the band's most recognizable songs in Latvian, previously unheard in live renditions, such as 'Nekas vairs nav tā', 'Viss jau saplānots', 'Dzīve bez apstājas' (featuring Igo), and 'Lūzerblūzs'. The introduction of their newer composition 'Mēs esam atpakaļ!' also signifies the band's rebirth and revitalization within the music scene, as it was part of the much-anticipated setlist during their reunion.
Their performance was distinguished not only by its extensive two-hour duration and visually stunning stage design, but it also garnered recognition with nominations for prestigious awards, including the LSM Culture Award 'Kilograms kultūras'. Additionally, the recording of 'Dzīve bez apstājas' has been nominated for the 'Golden Microphone' awards this year, indicating the group’s remarkable return to the music industry and suggests strong future prospects for their ongoing career.