The National to Play Intimate Benefit Show Supporting Education for Guatemalan Girls

By James Pleasant The National, who often sing songs about people’s dark sides, are shedding some light on social issues by donating the proceeds of their October 16 show at Los Angeles’ Troubadour nightclub to the nonprofit Cooperative for Education … Continue reading

Run the Jewels, Primus, Ingrid Michaelson and More Release Pink Vinyl To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

By Anna DiBlosi For its second annual Ten Bands One Cause, RED Distribution is re-releasing 10 bands’ iconic albums on pink vinyl this September to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness month and to raise proceeds for cancer education and … Continue reading

Dr. Dre Donates Funds from ‘Compton’ Album to Performance Arts Center

By James Pleasant Dr. Dre fans had a reason to celebrate when he announced the release of his first album in 16 years last week. To make things even sweeter, the hip-hop mogul and super-producer will donate royalties from the new album, … Continue reading

LES amis Brings Fashion & Charitable Giving to Rockwood Music Hall

By Adisa Husejnovic The creatively named non-profit LES amis has friends gathering in New York City’s Rockwood Music Hall with a shared desire to help the many homeless people of NYC. Founded by fashion designer Jemima Janney, LES amis is … Continue reading