By Laura Ferreiro Charli XCX, EMA, Future Islands, The Mary Onettes, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals and Neon Neon, Connan Mockasin and Lost in the Trees are among the bands that will headline the Orange … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Renowned guitar amplifier manufacturer Orange Amplification is turning up the volume on free music education in schools to help offset nationwide budget cuts that are eliminating music programs in low-income communities across the U.S. To help rectify this … Continue reading
By Allison Rivers For the sixth year in a row, Perez Hilton will be at SXSW hosting his annual “One Night in Austin” bash – a music showcase with artists curated by the blogger himself. The event will be held … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Following a grueling climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, The Parlotones flew directly to Austin for SXSW, where frontman Kahn Morbee and drummer Neil Pauw chatted with Music for Good about their journey to raise awareness … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro A fascinating panel at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival titled “Doing Good, Only Better” on Thursday brought together renowned musicians and members of the non-profit world to discuss how musicians can most effectively use their reach and influence … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro SXSW is in full swing, and thousands of people in the music, tech and film industries have descended upon Austin for the annual gathering. While the sheer number of noteworthy events is enough to make your head … Continue reading
Perez Hilton has announced that all of the proceeds from his highly anticipated SXSW bash “One Night In Austin” will go to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to bolster music education in public schools. This is the first time … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Arcade Fire have announced that they will give a lecture titled “Hope, Haiti and Service” at the University of Texas at Austin on March 19. According the University’s website, Win Butler, Regine Chassagne, Will Butler, and Marika … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro Polly Parsons was just 7 years old when her father, singer Gram Parsons, died of a drug and alcohol overdose at the age of 26. Her father was in the prime of his life and musical career, … Continue reading