Music Community Rallies to Combat Flint Water Crisis

By James Pleasant Musicians across the U.S. are rallying to donate much-needed clean water and funds to help the citizens of Flint, Michigan during the city’s deadly water crisis, which has already contaminated thousands of residents with extremely high levels … Continue reading

Pearl Jam, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran & Coldplay to Headline 2015 Global Citizen Festival to Combat Worldwide Poverty

By James Pleasant While most festivals with massive headliners such as Beyoncé, Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay would charge an arm and a leg for tickets, the Global Citizen Festival is giving away tickets completely free. But there’s 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 will be celebrated on May 19 at the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet in Kansas City, Missouri. A performance by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine will be … 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

Pearl Jam guitarist speaks out for affordable health care

By Robert Gleim Proving that access to affordable health care is something that affects everyone, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready is urging voters to support the Affordable Care Act. McCready was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease — which affects the gastro-intestinal … Continue reading