ALO’s Zach Gill on Touring for a Great Cause and Partying With Pal Jack Johnson

By Billy Restivo From Santa Barbara driveways to arenas and festivals all around the world, the guys in Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) have been infecting audiences with a vibrant, groovy rock that seems almost indigenous to their native Golden State. … Continue reading

Duran Duran Crank Out the Hits at Intimate Performance Supporting War Child

By Kristina Rideout Duran Duran gave an intimate, hit-filled performance at Wilton’s Music Hall in London as part of War Child and O2’s Passport Back to the Bars event on February 19. The group was one of six bands performing … Continue reading

Leona Lewis, Colbie Caillat and Kelly Clarkson Join Forces to Save Animal Sanctuary

By Kristina Rideout Pop star Leona Lewis has taken to the internet in an effort to help save an organization close to her heart: the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, UK. Lewis, along with other stars including Kelly Clarkson, Mel … Continue reading

Sting and Feist Team Up for Cherrytree Records Bash Supporting Music Education

By Jack Riewe Since 2005, Cherrytree Records has been championing promising rising artists like LMFAO, Ellie Goulding and Far East Movement. Now as part of the groundbreaking record label’s 10th anniversary celebration, Cherrytree has partnered with VH1 Save the Music … Continue reading

More Than a Trade Show: NAMM Has Music Causes Running Through Its Veins

By Laura Ferreiro When most people hear the word NAMM, they think of the popular trade shows that feature an abundance of music gear and instruments, and the musicians who love them jamming out in busy convention center halls. But … Continue reading