By Hilary Gridley Here at Music For Good, we’re no strangers to the great work Tibet House is doing with the help of some of music’s biggest names. Now, a diverse crowd of musicians is taking the stage at Carnegie … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro It’s always fascinating to see how brands use music to inspire fashion, and earlier this month we got a sneak peek at the summer and fall collections of nearly 600 streetwear, lifestyle, action sports and accessory brands … Continue reading
By Hilary Gridley One of the most inspiring chapters in the long history of anti-war music rarely gets told. The narrators aren’t draft-dodging folk singers or far-flung soldiers — they’re innocent victims who suffered rape and torture at the hands … Continue reading
By Hilary Gridley The It Gets Better Project shows young LGBT people that no matter how tough their teenage years are, they can and will go on to lead happy, successful lives. Now, thanks to Hopeless Records’ non-profit branch Sub City, … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Rock band OneRepublic have turned a heartbeat into a backbeat to draw attention to Save the Children’s “Every Beat Matters” campaign. The Denver-based rockers wrote the song “Feel Again” — which features the heartbeats of young children … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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