By Laura Ferreiro New England trio Dispatch are gearing up to release their first studio album in 12 years, “Circles Around the Sun,” next month. The band, which is widely considered one of the most successful independent rock bands around, … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro The best way to learn a craft is to hang out with the masters. That’s the premise behind the Los Angeles Music Academy’s Drummer’s Reality Camp, where aspiring drummers of all ages get the chance to learn … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro With his deep, gravelly baritone and his acoustic guitar, Kris Kristofferson has championed causes ranging from promoting tolerance to defending human rights for decades. Often described as an outlaw poet, his journey has taken him from Oxford, … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro There’s one day a year that Switchfoot look forward to more than any other. Surpassing even their biggest concerts, award ceremonies, and holidays is Switchfoot’s Bro-Am, which stands out as the highlight of the Southern California band’s … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro It’s hard to think of a more heart-warming scene than a 6’5” metal drummer jamming with a bunch of enamored kids. On Friday night, Tool drummer Danny Carey did just that, thrilling a bunch of aspiring young … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Death Cab For Cutie, Andrew Bird and The Shins are among the artists who have invited HeadCount.org to join them on tour to register voters this election year. HeadCount has worked with renowned artists for several years … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Everyone’s abuzz about the Coachella Festival this weekend and next, but did you know that a free festival is taking place just a few miles down the road in Palm Springs? If you didn’t manage to score … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro It’s hard to think of something powerful enough to bring together such a diverse array of supporters as Jack White, Best Coast, Passion Pit, Jens Lekman, Jakob Dylan, Tenacious D and The Roots. But Public Radio Music Month … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro In an effort to engage Latino youth in the political process and get them to participate in the 2012 presidential election, Voto Latino is offering 35 free songs via iTunes when young people take a pledge to … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro As Coldplay gear up to embark on a massive North American tour later this month, they are also busy recruiting volunteers to staff their shows across the U.S. Why? Because they’re working with Oxfam America, the international … Continue reading