By James Pleasant Have you ever dreamed of biking alongside Bono or smoking legal weed with Snoop Dogg? If so, you’re in luck because RED – an organization dedicated to fighting AIDS – is offering many of these celebrity meetups … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Although millennials played a key role in deciding the 2012 presidential election and re-electing President Obama, a recent survey showed that nearly 80 percent of 18- to 24-year olds are not politically engaged or active. What’s more, … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Electronic music artists from across the globe have teamed up for #ListenParis2015, a communal music event taking place during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris to raise awareness of climate change issues. More than a … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Talented musicians and comedians will join forces for a night of good music and laughs on December 1 for The Ally Coalition’s second annual talent show to support homeless LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) youth. The … Continue reading
By Anna DiBlosi Duran Duran and fans of Eagles of Death Metal have united in solidarity in the recent aftermath of the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks on Paris. Eagles of Death Metal were playing at Paris’ Le Bataclan Theater when … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro A groundbreaking new exhibit at the California Science Center features several prominent musicians including Sting, Pharrell Williams, Jack Johnson, Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley and Willie Nelson, exploring how they use their public platform as artists to raise … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Musicians around the United States are empowering young women to kick butt in music and eradicate gender norms and stereotypes in a typically male-dominated industry. As part of the effort, indie-rock band Speedy Ortiz will donate an … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Have you ever dreamt of wearing your favorite rock star’s beaten and battered leather jacket or the boots that have walked across countless stages? Now you can come pretty close, because Nixon – a boutique wristwatch and … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Chicago rappers Common, Lil’ Herb, King Louie and others have joined forces up to promote the Music vs. Gun Violence campaign in an interactive music video urging their city to “Put the Guns Down.” The campaign, developed … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter Aaron Neville will join the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dumpstaphunk and many more for the 41st annual LEAF Festival October 15-18 in Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s LEAF Festival theme is Celebrating the Spirit … Continue reading