Musicians Show Their Support for Immigrants in Wake of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy

By Jay Corliss Since the world learned about thousands of immigrant children being separated from their parents at the US border as part of the new “zero tolerance” immigration policy, many people have been using their platforms to protest the … Continue reading

Alicia Keys, Pharrell, Bono & More Come Together to Fight Racial Injustice in ‘23 Ways’ Video

By James Pleasant Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys assembled dozens of celebrities to stand in solidarity with the victims of institutional racism. In the video 23 Ways to Be Killed If You’re Black in America, part of Keys’ “We Are Here” movement, … Continue reading

Global Citizen Movement Secures DJ Tiesto, Krewella for Thank You Festival

By Sarah Weiss World-renowned DJ Tiesto, along with Above and Beyond, Krewella, and Alvin Risk will headline the first-ever Thank You Festival, set to take place at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on June 26. The D.C. area … Continue reading

Design a condom to empower women and see Alicia Keys and Kings of Leon for free — find out how!

By Hilary Gridley Activism doesn’t always pay the bills, so here’s some good news for global changemakers: You can see Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys and John Mayer for free in exchange for taking action around pressing international … Continue reading

The Rolling Stones join star-studded lineup for Hurricane Sandy benefit

By Laura Ferreiro In case you hadn’t heard, some of the biggest names in music will come together next week for “12-12-12”, the massive Hurricane Sandy benefit concert on December 12 at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Today The Rolling … Continue reading

Vampire Weekend, Bruce Springsteen, Juanes and more to stage Hurricane Sandy benefits

By Hilary Gridley In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the entire country has rallied to support those affected by this tragic disaster, and the music community is no exception. Major rock and pop artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Alicia … Continue reading