Feist, Sia, and She & Him get into the holiday giving spirit

By Laura Ferreiro Whether it’s saving animals in India or encouraging young writers to explore their creative talents, indie musicians including She & Him, Feist and Sia are getting into the holiday spirit by supporting an array of great causes. … Continue reading

Pussy Riot book chronicles punk band’s fight for freedom and gets support from musicians across the globe

Prayer is not something usually associated with the punk movement, but Pussy Riot has never let rules or expectations define their next move. With two band members of the Russian punk band still in prison, their new book “Pussy Riot! … 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

Signed guitars from Bruce Springsteen, Mumford & Sons and a date with Justin Bieber up for charity auction

By Hilary Gridley Charity auctions, a longtime hallmark of the holiday season, wouldn’t be complete without both legendary and contemporary artists using their starpower to get people into a charitable mood. Now a fundraising site called Charitybuzz is helping organizations reach a … Continue reading

Musicians help make first Giving Tuesday a success, but more need to carry its tune

By Laura Ferreiro Following on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the first-ever Giving Tuesday took place last Tuesday (Nov. 27), reminding people that the holidays are more than just a shopping frenzy. The day was a great … Continue reading