Interview: PDX Pop Now! Media Director Benna Gottfried

By admin on July 19, 2010

Portland, Oregon is considered by many to be the true indie music capital of the U.S…. or at least on the West Coast. Being at the epicenter of a region filled with great talent is no small feat or burden. Carrying that torch forward is the PDX Pop Now festival.

Team Leader of the Week: Michelle Stafford

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1. Name: Michelle Stafford
2. Location: Baltimore, MD
3. School Work or Alma Mater: Dickinson College Graduate

Broken Social Scene’s Political New Music Video

By admin on July 16, 2010

In Broken Social Scene’s new music video for “Meet Me in the Basement.” The song, set to images ranging from cops and riots to the Yo Gabba Gabba gang…

New Orleans Musicians: Sorry Ain’t Enough No More (VIDEO)

By admin on July 15, 2010

NOLA residents and musicians Shamarr Allen, Dee-1, Paul Sanchez and Bennie from the Hot 8 are pissed about the BP oil spill.

Digital Drugs: A War on Sounds

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Back in March, three students at Mustang High School in Oklahoma were sent to the principal’s office for appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. When asked why they were acting strangely, the students said they had used digital drugs.

Rage against Arizona by rocking LA

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Rage Against The Machine is playing their first LA show in over 10 years. What did it take? SB1070.

Food & Farm Policy Issue Update: McDonald’s Takes Heat for Marketing to Kids

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Fast food giant McDonald’s has been getting a lot of attention lately, and it’s doubtful they’re “lovin’ it.”

Phish Helps a Small Charity in a Big Way

By admin on July 14, 2010

When Phish visits a town, they leave behind more than just memories. The band’s Waterwheel Foundation makes a donation to a local nonprofit in every city, and sometimes it can be life changing.

Volunteer of the Week: Vanessa Giraldo

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Name: Vanessa Giraldo
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Arcade Fire Urges Fans to Donate to Haiti at Concert

By admin on July 13, 2010

At the Quebec Summer Festival last night, Arcade Fire pledge to match any donation made by fans to Haiti relief through an organization called Kanpe