Reverb Helps Artists and Fans Green Concerts
There’s much to think about when planning a tour: booking gigs, transportation, lodging, advertising, whether or not including a cover of Loverboy’s “Working for the Weekend” on the set list is really a good idea… How do you make a tour environmentally friendly on top of all that? Wouldn’t it be great if there was [...]
Thom Yorke Wants You to Help Fight Global Warming
Recently on Radiohead’s website, Thom Yorke urged his U.S. fans to show their support for the fight against global warming by joining the Stop Global Warming Virtual March. Here’s what’s on Yorke’s mind:
“currently there is talk of a climate change bill in the US similair to the one we have passed in the UK.
thats a [...]
Pop Rock & Roll Earrings
I am having a hard time believing that that these Pop Rock & Roll Earrings by designer Millie Hilgert are made from recycled records and not from those tasty lollipops you got at the bank as a kid.
However she achieves their candylicious color and shine, you gotta admit these earrings are pretty darn cute. And [...]
The Klaxons Go Solar
For a country that’s not exactly known for its plethora of sunny days, those Brits sure are excited about solar energy. Hundreds of individuals, companies, and nonprofits – including Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, and 200 MPs – have already endorsed the U.K.’s We Support Solar campaign.
And the roster of solar groupies just increased by [...]
Recycled Cassette Portraits
Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. Self-taught artist iri5 has ripped out the innards of cassettes and molded them into the likenesses of musicians. The original cassettes remain intact, serving as vessels not unlike Aladdin’s magic lamp.
Robert Smith, pictured here, is joined by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and others in a [...]
How To: Get Rid of Old CD Jewel Cases
There comes a time in every music lover’s life when your CD collection reaches maximum capacity. No longer able to be contained by your available shelf space or easily transported in a few milk crates, you are inevitably forced to transfer your CDs to (gasp!) binders.
What do you do with all the CD jewel cases [...]
Stylish and Sustainable Vers iPod Sound Systems
I have grown tired of dragging my laptop around or fumbling with my iPod and headphones whenever I want to rock out somewhere that is not within earshot of my home stereo. After taking a look at Vers’ portable, stylish, and sustainable sound systems, I may have found my solution.
Vers has two models: the 2x, [...]
