From Coachella to Pitchfork Festival, revolutionary non-profit helps music fests go green

By Hilary Gridley Now that summer festival season is officially in full swing, we wanted to take a look at an organization that’s harnessing the energy and passion of music-loving festival-goers, and using it to promote a healthy environment. Eric … Continue reading

First-ever Campus DJ champion spins for a great cause

By Laura Ferreiro Hordes of people crowded into the Avalon Hollywood on June 20 to experience the first-ever national Campus DJ competition. The uber-talented college DJ finalists spun in a hotly contested battle to be crowned the top college DJ … Continue reading

Jack Johnson donates 100% of tour profits to charity & promotes green touring initiatives

By Hilary Gridley It’s a rare treat when a musician who headlines massive festivals decides to perform at a series of smaller venues to give his fans a more intimate experience. Rarer still is a musician who gives the proceeds … Continue reading

Music for Good teams up with Campus DJ to present Spinning for a Cause

Block rockin’ beats, pulsating rhythms and non-stop strobes can only mean one thing – the Campus DJ competition is coming to town. Music for Good is excited to announce its partnership with Campus DJ, Chegg for Good and the Electronic … Continue reading

Join Linkin Park and Music for Relief to help Oklahoma tornado victims

By Sarah Weiss Music for Relief, a non-profit founded by rock band Linkin Park to aid victims of natural disasters and help prevent those disasters, has teamed up with All Hands Volunteers to devise a win-win campaign for music fans and … Continue reading

Thom Yorke’s Atoms For Peace plays ‘secret’ LA show to support music education

By Laura Ferreiro Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has announced that his latest band, Atoms for Peace, will play a secret show in Los Angeles tonight (June 14) to benefit his bandmate Flea’s music education conservatory. The show will be held … Continue reading

Sub Pop celebrates 25th anniversary with music & comedy bashes for charity

By Hilary Gridley A generation ago, Seattle made its lo-fi mark on the map of music history, largely thanks to Sub Pop Records and its commitment to bringing grunge to a global audience. This July, the label celebrates its 25th … Continue reading

Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis and Juliette Lewis light up Stones Fest LA benefiting Sweet Relief

By Sarah Weiss A smorgasbord of rock ‘n roll talent including Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Butch Walker and members of the Eagles of Death Metal performed at Stones Fest LA, a benefit concert to support Sweet Relief, a … Continue reading

Stones Fest LA brings Sweet Relief to musicians in need

Since when did a night involving the Rolling Stones and Jameson amount to anything more than crapolah hangover? This Thursday (May 30), try turning those vices into virtue at Stones Fest LA, a concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood … Continue reading

Green Day roll out skateboards to benefit children’s hospital

By Laura Ferreiro Green Day may be in the midst of their 99 Revolutions tour, but they’re not too busy to help out sick kids. The punk rock band have teamed up with skateboarding company Actions REALized to create a … Continue reading