Vampire Weekend and The Avett Brothers Headline Virgin Mobile FreeFest To Support Homeless Youth

By Hilary Gridley Some of the most coveted festival tickets don’t come with a price tag. For the fifth year in a row, Virgin Mobile Freefest has sold out in just seconds; not a surprising feat for a totally free … Continue reading

Brands at Agenda trade show draw inspiration from music and good causes

By Laura Ferreiro It’s always inspiring to see how companies use music and charitable giving to take their brands to new heights. At the recent Agenda trade show in Long Beach, hundreds of clothing, accessory and streetwear purveryors converged to … Continue reading

Lollapalooza 2013 Day Three: Phoenix, Vampire Weekend and ONE

By Hilary Gridley Sunday’s lineup may have been the most stacked, making a lot of tough choices necessary. Here are some of our highlights from the third and final day of Lollapalooza. Bands MS MR Overheard at the MS MR … Continue reading

Lollapalooza 2013 Day Two: Mumford & Sons, Oxfam America and more

By Hilary Gridley The sun has come out and the music and causes are in full swing. Here are Saturday’s highlights. Bands St. Lucia St. Lucia’s Caribbean-infused pop had the whole crowd dancing and singing along to hits like “Elevate,” … Continue reading

Lollapalooza 2013 Day One: The Killers, Atlas Genius, Rock & Recycle and more

By Hilary Gridley Lollapalooza kicked off Friday with great music and great causes. Check out some of the highlights below and stay tuned for more coverage throughout the weekend. The Neighbourhood LA-based alt rockers The Neighbourhood may have had one … Continue reading