Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, 20 others provide music to Patagonia environmental project
Environmentally-conscious apparel brand Patagonia announced a program today to sell exclusive music by Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, moe., Umphrey’s McGee and many others, with all proceeds donated to environmental charities of the artists’ choice.
Activist facing jail for false bid on oil rights
A young activist is getting his day in court for making a false bid on some oil rights, in an attempt to derail an auction he believed was immoral and illegal. He’s turned down a plea bargain and says he is ready to go to jail.
Obama Stands Up for Mother Nature
President Obama wants to conserve America’s great outdoors by hiring young people to work in parks and wetlands. He says he can do it without adding to the deficit, but Republicans are skeptical.
What do photo-ID laws have to do with the Wisconsin protests?
A proposed bill requiring photo-IDs for Wisconsin voters threatens voter turnout among students and economically disadvantaged people.
Indie Rockers Mock Hipsters in Portlandia
IFC’s new series Portlandia takes a swing at hipsters; and indie rockers like James Mercer and Colin Meloy are here to help them do it.
Scalpers Present: Noachella
Can’t get a ticket to Coachella? Blame scalpers. Fans and musicians alike are fed up with after-market resale.
Interview: Live Painter Kris D
HeadCount chats with Kris D, an Atlanta-born tattoo artist and painter best known for his live painting beside Sound Tribe Sector 9. We caught up with him to discuss his work, inspiration, and issues such as reduced budget for art programs and corporate control of the media – forces working against the naturally liberating power of art.
The Right Steals a Page from the Left: Arguing
Taking a page from the Democrats, it would appear that we’re seeing the first signs of a real division in the new Republican Party — pitting old-line conservatives against the freedom-loving libertarian Tea Partiers.
Radiohead announces “Newspaper Album” to be released Saturday
Earlier this week, Radiohead announced their first album since 2007’s In Rainbows. The album, called The King of Limbs, drops digitally on Saturday. Details are scarce, but here’s what we do know.
Human Rights Issue Update: Youth in Revolt, in Egypt
What the heck is going on in Egypt? After weeks of youth-led protests, President Hosni Mubarak resigned amid celebrations from protesters chanting, “Egypt is free!”