Travis Shosa
@travisshosa.bsky.social
Writer. (They/Them)
PR for Rapt, Hectorine, and Jack Goldstein
Email me about stuff at tshosa@rantipole.net
Bylines at Bandcamp, Pitchfork, The Alternative, Post-Trash, etc.
Dis my portfolio: https://muckrack.com/travis-shosa-2/portfolio
PR for Rapt, Hectorine, and Jack Goldstein
Email me about stuff at tshosa@rantipole.net
Bylines at Bandcamp, Pitchfork, The Alternative, Post-Trash, etc.
Dis my portfolio: https://muckrack.com/travis-shosa-2/portfolio
So I got nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
So I got nominated for the Pushcart Prize.
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Also I should promote this here because why not?
I’m holding a virtual reading tonight. First time ever I’m reading my poems for an audience and it could be a very entertaining disaster so you should message me for the link and roll up.
I’m holding a virtual reading tonight. First time ever I’m reading my poems for an audience and it could be a very entertaining disaster so you should message me for the link and roll up.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Also I should promote this here because why not?
I’m holding a virtual reading tonight. First time ever I’m reading my poems for an audience and it could be a very entertaining disaster so you should message me for the link and roll up.
I’m holding a virtual reading tonight. First time ever I’m reading my poems for an audience and it could be a very entertaining disaster so you should message me for the link and roll up.
Very proud to inaugurate my third lit mag for the year, Justin Carter’s new MESSAGE BOARD site @somewordslit.bsky.social. This is “I Will Carve a Mountain In Your Heart.” Please visit the site and read the other launch piece that don’t fit neatly in a screenshot. 🫡
somewords.boards.net/board/3/work
somewords.boards.net/board/3/work
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Very proud to inaugurate my third lit mag for the year, Justin Carter’s new MESSAGE BOARD site @somewordslit.bsky.social. This is “I Will Carve a Mountain In Your Heart.” Please visit the site and read the other launch piece that don’t fit neatly in a screenshot. 🫡
somewords.boards.net/board/3/work
somewords.boards.net/board/3/work
So this is what’s going on with my Twitter account right now.
June 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So this is what’s going on with my Twitter account right now.
I am a poet (?) of the people
April 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I am a poet (?) of the people
Last month I started (seriously) writing poetry. I’d occasionally write poems in high school, or for people I’ve dated. But I’ve never been a “poet.” On Tuesday, I will have my first published poem. So, guess I’m a poet now. Thank you to @maudlinhouse.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Last month I started (seriously) writing poetry. I’d occasionally write poems in high school, or for people I’ve dated. But I’ve never been a “poet.” On Tuesday, I will have my first published poem. So, guess I’m a poet now. Thank you to @maudlinhouse.bsky.social
Annoucing Rantipole client #3: Jack Goldstein!
'HELLFIRE BUMPER STICKER COWPUNCHING JEWBOY' releases on June 20th via Fabulous Things. This album is one of the batshit craziest things I've heard in years and it'll be in your inboxes shortly. Tour dates in the UK below:
'HELLFIRE BUMPER STICKER COWPUNCHING JEWBOY' releases on June 20th via Fabulous Things. This album is one of the batshit craziest things I've heard in years and it'll be in your inboxes shortly. Tour dates in the UK below:
March 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Annoucing Rantipole client #3: Jack Goldstein!
'HELLFIRE BUMPER STICKER COWPUNCHING JEWBOY' releases on June 20th via Fabulous Things. This album is one of the batshit craziest things I've heard in years and it'll be in your inboxes shortly. Tour dates in the UK below:
'HELLFIRE BUMPER STICKER COWPUNCHING JEWBOY' releases on June 20th via Fabulous Things. This album is one of the batshit craziest things I've heard in years and it'll be in your inboxes shortly. Tour dates in the UK below:
It is now official. Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' debuts on the Sputnik charts as the #2 album of the year thus far.
March 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It is now official. Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' debuts on the Sputnik charts as the #2 album of the year thus far.
South American podcasters are cookin me on the bird app
March 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
South American podcasters are cookin me on the bird app
Very pumped to reveal that due to the positive early reception of Rapt’s ‘Until the Light Takes Us,’ the record is coming to vinyl! Records won’t be ready until later in the year, but they’re available for pre-order now.
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
March 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Very pumped to reveal that due to the positive early reception of Rapt’s ‘Until the Light Takes Us,’ the record is coming to vinyl! Records won’t be ready until later in the year, but they’re available for pre-order now.
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
Rapt rating spread is so based y'all
March 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Rapt rating spread is so based y'all
Ay baby guess what Rapt is still trending on Sputnik
March 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ay baby guess what Rapt is still trending on Sputnik
Pictured: me harassing you about Rapt and Hectorine
March 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Pictured: me harassing you about Rapt and Hectorine
Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' is like 2 ratings away from debuting at #2 on Sputnik's 2025 charts. We're talking ahead of all your faves (although hopefully Rapt is among your faves).
March 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' is like 2 ratings away from debuting at #2 on Sputnik's 2025 charts. We're talking ahead of all your faves (although hopefully Rapt is among your faves).
Top 12 of the year so far
March 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Top 12 of the year so far
It is BANDCAMP FRIDAY!
Might I recommend Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us,' available now on @filip.start-track.com
AND/OR
Hectorine's 'Arrow of Love,' available for pre-order on vinyl/digital from Take a Turn?
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
hectorine.bandcamp.com/album/arrow-...
Might I recommend Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us,' available now on @filip.start-track.com
AND/OR
Hectorine's 'Arrow of Love,' available for pre-order on vinyl/digital from Take a Turn?
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
hectorine.bandcamp.com/album/arrow-...
March 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
It is BANDCAMP FRIDAY!
Might I recommend Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us,' available now on @filip.start-track.com
AND/OR
Hectorine's 'Arrow of Love,' available for pre-order on vinyl/digital from Take a Turn?
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
hectorine.bandcamp.com/album/arrow-...
Might I recommend Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us,' available now on @filip.start-track.com
AND/OR
Hectorine's 'Arrow of Love,' available for pre-order on vinyl/digital from Take a Turn?
rapt.bandcamp.com/album/until-...
hectorine.bandcamp.com/album/arrow-...
Fuck it 🥴
First of all, never made a single remark about Troper being Jewish in any way, shape or form. And last I knew, he's cis. I have also historically spotlighted trans and nb individuals (and I, myself, am working through some gender stuff) in my writing (including iffin/Mira).
First of all, never made a single remark about Troper being Jewish in any way, shape or form. And last I knew, he's cis. I have also historically spotlighted trans and nb individuals (and I, myself, am working through some gender stuff) in my writing (including iffin/Mira).
March 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Fuck it 🥴
First of all, never made a single remark about Troper being Jewish in any way, shape or form. And last I knew, he's cis. I have also historically spotlighted trans and nb individuals (and I, myself, am working through some gender stuff) in my writing (including iffin/Mira).
First of all, never made a single remark about Troper being Jewish in any way, shape or form. And last I knew, he's cis. I have also historically spotlighted trans and nb individuals (and I, myself, am working through some gender stuff) in my writing (including iffin/Mira).
Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' is still holding strong at a 3.94 on RYM with 23 ratings, likely to end up as the most acclaimed record across the Z Tapes/Start-Track catalog 🖤
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
March 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Rapt's 'Until the Light Takes Us' is still holding strong at a 3.94 on RYM with 23 ratings, likely to end up as the most acclaimed record across the Z Tapes/Start-Track catalog 🖤
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
rateyourmusic.com/release/albu...
Hey hey hey the Rapt shirts are in!!! There aren’t too many so grab one while you can!!! @filip.start-track.com
rapt.bandcamp.com/merch/until-...
rapt.bandcamp.com/merch/until-...
March 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hey hey hey the Rapt shirts are in!!! There aren’t too many so grab one while you can!!! @filip.start-track.com
rapt.bandcamp.com/merch/until-...
rapt.bandcamp.com/merch/until-...
March 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This is what doing music PR feels like
March 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is what doing music PR feels like
Shoutout BigBeef (?) fr fr.
March 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Shoutout BigBeef (?) fr fr.
Let’s call this the “official” announcement. Rantipole PR’s second client is Hectorine! We’ve got an exclusive premiere with @getalternative.bsky.social next week and I’ll have more info for ya then. For now, a neat photo:
February 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Let’s call this the “official” announcement. Rantipole PR’s second client is Hectorine! We’ve got an exclusive premiere with @getalternative.bsky.social next week and I’ll have more info for ya then. For now, a neat photo:
Listening to Huey Lewis
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Listening to Huey Lewis
February 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM