10 Musicians & Comedians Recall Their First Performances
Amanda Palmer, Mark Kozelek, Jay Mohr, Doug Benson & more share memories of their first time on stage. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySong Premiere: Ryan Miller - "Big Machine"
The first trailer for the romantic time-travel comedy Safety Not Guaranteed had just been posted when we spoke with Guster’s Ryan Miller a couple months ago. Now, the frontman and songwriter discussed his first major foray into composing music for films and now, the result of his work is finally hitting theaters and reaching the public.... read more
Found in: Featured Audio15 Musicians Who Became Filmmakers
While a number of musicians have successfully made the jump from stage talent to screen talent, we’re dedicating this post to those artists who chose to work behind the camera—the directors, producers, scriptwriters and editors. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day13 Exceptionally Green Bands
With news of climate change constantly pervading all kinds of media outlets, many musicians have taken notice and taken action, from donating to environmental charities to changing the way they record and tour. To celebrate Earth Day, we’re highlighting 13 exceptionally green musicians. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCatching Up With Guster’s Ryan Miller
Alternative rock band Guster is nearing the end of a short cross-country tour. It’s an acoustic-only adventure with comedian Jeff Garlin opening each evening. With more than 20 years of experience touring together and six studio albums to their name, band members are trying to push themselves out of their comfort zone—no set lists, lots of crowd interactions and requests. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe 20 Best Bonus Tracks
Thanks to the slightly wonky Gregorian calendar system, February is a bit longer this year. So to celebrate the bonus day, we’re highlighting 20 of our favorite bonus tracks on albums. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest Coast, Wavves, Blackalicious, Bishop Allen Appear on Target Christmas Compilation
Target lassoed up an impressive roster for their festive release The Christmas Gig. The line-up includes lo-fi sweethearts Best Coast and Wavves, West Coast rappers Blackalicious and psych-rockers Darker My Love.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJason Mraz, Ben Harper, Dr. Dog, Mavis Staples, More to Play Life is Good Fest, All Profits to Charity
The Life is Good Festival, held Sept. 11-12 at Prowse Farm in Canton, Mass. (a suburb of Boston), aims to raise $1 million for kids facing life-threatining challenges. The festival is an all-ages, family-friendly event that features big name bands like Jason Mraz, Ben Harper, Dr. Dog, Guster, Mavis Staples, OK Go, Corinne Bailey Rae, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, and Toubab Krewe, as well as children’s artists like The Laurie Berkner Band, They Might Be Giants, and Dan Zanes and Friends.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackTwenty Sneaky Spy Songs
Last week was an odd one for spy-related news... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayGuster
While he certainly may not have been the first to address the unusual assortment of food... read more
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