Music for Good teams up with Campus DJ to present Spinning for a Cause

Block rockin’ beats, pulsating rhythms and non-stop strobes can only mean one thing – the Campus DJ competition is coming to town. Music for Good is excited to announce its partnership with Campus DJ, Chegg for Good and the Electronic … Continue reading

Thom Yorke’s Atoms For Peace plays ‘secret’ LA show to support music education

By Laura Ferreiro Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has announced that his latest band, Atoms for Peace, will play a secret show in Los Angeles tonight (June 14) to benefit his bandmate Flea’s music education conservatory. The show will be held … Continue reading

Sub Pop celebrates 25th anniversary with music & comedy bashes for charity

By Hilary Gridley A generation ago, Seattle made its lo-fi mark on the map of music history, largely thanks to Sub Pop Records and its commitment to bringing grunge to a global audience. This July, the label celebrates its 25th … Continue reading

Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis and Juliette Lewis light up Stones Fest LA benefiting Sweet Relief

By Sarah Weiss A smorgasbord of rock ‘n roll talent including Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Butch Walker and members of the Eagles of Death Metal performed at Stones Fest LA, a benefit concert to support Sweet Relief, a … Continue reading

Stones Fest LA brings Sweet Relief to musicians in need

Since when did a night involving the Rolling Stones and Jameson amount to anything more than crapolah hangover? This Thursday (May 30), try turning those vices into virtue at Stones Fest LA, a concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood … Continue reading

Green Day roll out skateboards to benefit children’s hospital

By Laura Ferreiro Green Day may be in the midst of their 99 Revolutions tour, but they’re not too busy to help out sick kids. The punk rock band have teamed up with skateboarding company Actions REALized to create a … Continue reading

Tom Morello to perform at benefit honoring paralyzed veteran Tomas Young

By Sarah Weiss After years of suffering from severe war injuries, Tomas Young is choosing to end his life, but he will not go quietly. The 33-year-old paralyzed veteran will be celebrated on May 19 at the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet … Continue reading

MyMusicRx founder discusses working with renowned musicians to inspire kids battling serious illnesses

By Hilary Gridley Like many teenage boys, Micah spends his time mastering Bon Jovi on guitar. Unlike most rock fans, he started learning chords while in treatment for a life-threatening immune deficiency at a Portland hospital. Now, he’s thankful he … Continue reading

Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyonce, One Direction and more give away concert tickets in exchange for social activism

By Laura Ferreiro What could be better than supporting social justice campaigns and getting free concert tickets in return? Jay-Z, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, One Direction, Animal Collective, Depeche Mode, Black Sabbath, Rihanna, Beyonce, Pearl Jam, Edward Sharpe and the … Continue reading