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Barakus is a rock band from Washington, DC, with a sound as real as it is dramatic. Sexy and sensual, with an exciting blend of grit and attitude, the band brings a level of intensity that really resonates with its fans. Songs like “Ticket to My Soul” expose the band’s versatility and dynamic range, which contrasts beautifully to the energized “Love and Money” and the vibrant “Rise Up With Me”. “These songs are basically an extension of our souls,” says Code, the band’s singer and rhythm guitarist. “There is a real passion to each song, and I think it goes over well with the people who listen to it.” The product of the classified ads in the Washington City Paper, the band has been crafting its sound since the summer of 2002. “Our writing styles really complement each other nicely,” explains lead guitarist Matthew Manos. “I’ll play something and in no time he’ll complete the song. Or he’ll play something and I’ll complete the song. It’s all very…effortless.” But the rise...