Tom Morello Launches “Justice Tour”
The Nightwatchman, and Tim McIlrath have joined forces and are launching the"Justice Tour", which will be swinging through Madison, Flint, and Cleveland. The tour will feature songs from Tom's current release,…
Libyan-American Rapper Reacts to Rebel Takeover With Music
From WNYC.org: Marlon Bishop - WNYC Culture Producer Libyan-American hip-hop artist Khaled M is celebrating the news that rebel forces have entered Tripoli with new music. For a few months,…
Young Pakistanis turn to music to beat bombers
By Agence France-Presse Sunday, August 21st, 2011 -- 10:20 am LAHORE, Pakistan — Against a backdrop of militant bombs and bullets, wealthy young Pakistanis are turning to the beat of modern…
Bob Marley Family Releases Song to Help East Africa in “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” Campaign
Bob Marley's song, "High Tide or Low Tide" has been released by "Save The Children" to raise awareness and much needed funds for East Africa's desperate situation, for the…
Rapper will.i.am Launches i.am.FIRST to Say “Science is Rock and Roll”!
Rapper will.i.am has launched a campaign called "i.am.FIRST: Science is Rock and Roll" to promote science and technology, and has used his own money to air a special on ABC…
MTV Creates Award for Videos Featuring Social Activism
MTV has announced it will be adding a new category for videos that featured a positive social message or raised awareness of issues that are important to today's youth…
MusiCares Honors Neil Young as MusiCares Person of the Year
(Photo cedit: Kevin Winter) MusiCares, an organization that is part of the Grammy foundation which "provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need", honored…
Rise Against Joins the “It Gets Better” Campaign With New Video
Rise Against has released a new music video for their song, "Make it Stop (September's Children)", to help raise awareness about the "It Gets Better" campaign. The campaign aims to…