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Akon, Peter Buffett, and You: What's the Connection? By Rachel Cernansky IN Features Apr 16 2010 First, they recorded a song together: "Anything," a response to the post-war conditions in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Next came "Blood Into Gold," a song about human trafficking, and now musicians Akon and Peter Buffett (Warren's son, not Jimmy's) have teamed up with action-oriented site DoSomething.org to help drive people to make a difference in the world around them. + READ MORE

Queen Guitarist Brian May Hears the Animals' Cry of "Save Me" By Mickey Z. IN Features Apr 15 2010 As Paul Rodriguez sez: "Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they're in the game." + READ MORE

Download "Fairy Tales" by Hypernova for Free By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 13 2010 Hypernova's first single, "Fairy Tales," is right here, and that's for real. + READ MORE

Take the Green Music Group Challenge with Dave Matthews Band (and Win Prizes) By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 12 2010 The Green Music Challenge is on, and contestants are off to volunteer in their communities. + READ MORE

ALO's Summer Tour Announced: First Stop the Hang Out Fest By Sara Novak IN Features Apr 12 2010 ALO is well known for their live shows so be sure to catch them on tour if they make it your neck of the woods. + READ MORE

The Green Musician: The Industry's Guide to Sustainability - an Interview with Ryan Mintz By Mickey Z. IN Features Apr 11 2010 A self-described "vegetarian, car-free, recycling eco-freak," Ryan Mintz approaches his music career with the same set of values. + READ MORE

Mile High Music Festival Announces a Super Sized Food Drive By Sara Novak IN Features Apr 9 2010 This year the Mile High Music Festival and non-profit organization Conscious Alliance are partnering to put on a mega food drive. The 2010 Mile High Food Drive benefits the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and all festival goers who donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a free festival poster. Sorry guys, Ramen doesn't count. + READ MORE

MideastTUNES is Fuel for Social Change By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 9 2010 Mideast Tunes deserves a listen from people who like oil, or wish they didn't. + READ MORE

Sting, John Legend, The Roots, Bob Weir, and More to Perform at the 40th Annual Climate Rally on the National Mall By Sara Novak IN Features Apr 7 2010 Earth Day is just around the corner once again and with it the 40th annual Climate Rally on the National Mall. This year's event includes appearances from Sting, John Legend, James Cameron, The Roots, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Bob Weir, Patrick Stump, Mavis Staples, Passion Pit, Q-Tip, and Booker T to name a few. + READ MORE

Lotsa Acts, Some Green, in 2010 Lollapalooza Lineup By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 6 2010 Lollapalooza 2010 follows in the footsteps of other festivals, booking eco-conscious artists and trying to lighten the concert load. + READ MORE

As Tall As Lions Singer Goes Garbage-free, Urges Fans to 'Do One Thing' By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 5 2010 As Tall As Lions singer swears off trash, goes on tour, and tapes it. + READ MORE

Iran's Hypernova is Ready for Prime Time (Interview) By Jeff Kart IN Features Apr 5 2010 Hypernova is rock born under oppression, and made with freedom + READ MORE

The Haitian Experience: Preview Wyclef Jean's New Album on the Quake's Aftermath By Sara Novak IN Features Apr 2 2010 Wyclef is most certainly passionate about Haiti which is evident by the upcoming release of his album the Haitian Experience. Here's a preview of the behind the scenes recording of the album. I don't know about you, but it makes me really excited about the upcoming release this summer. + READ MORE

Share a Green Music Tip for Billboard Magazine's Green Issue By Collin Dunn IN Features Apr 1 2010 Artists like Dave Matthews Band and Jack Johnson have done great things on their tours to bring their music to the masses in an earth-friendly way. But now -- in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in April -- we're turning to you, the music fan, to share ideas on how everyday people can make rocking out greener. + READ MORE

Elemental Music Creates Sound From Glass, Stone, Metal, and Doesn't Miss A Beat By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Features Apr 1 2010 For over 20 years, Jim Doble has passionately devoted his time to making new sounds from found materials for his handmade percussion instruments. He's created them for professional musicians, schools, science and children's museums, music therapy centers, and novices who want to learn a new instrument. + READ MORE

The Specials Reunite, Relaunch Socially Conscious Ska By Jeff Kart IN Features Mar 31 2010 The Specials are back after almost 30 years, and the social issues their songs addressed way back when are still relevant today (unfortunately). + READ MORE

Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, and Others Sing Shel Silverstein Songs By Rachel Cernansky IN Features Mar 31 2010 Twistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein was produced by Bare Sr. and Bare Jr. and features artists including Dr. Dog, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, and John Prine. + READ MORE

Lady Gaga, Elton John and Sting Singing to Support Rainforests By Anna Brones IN Features Mar 31 2010 Lady Gaga, Elton John, Sting and others come together for a benefit concert for the Rainforest Foundation Fund. + READ MORE

Greening the Music: Solar Studio To Debut in New England By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Features Mar 30 2010 To offset the footprint of a music studio, be responsible stewards of environmental resources, and make great music; greening the studio is a monumental task. New England musician, Will Benoit plans to change that. + READ MORE

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard Talks About Offsetting Their Entire 2009 Tour, Setting the Standard for Carbon Mitigation in the Music Industry By Sara Novak IN Features Mar 30 2010 Bands come and bands go but very few of them stick around for any serious length of time. But Pearl Jam is one Seattle grunge band that's working on almost 20 successful years in the music biz and still going strong. And along the way the band has never been afraid to use their platform for activism whether it be against the high ticket prices charged by Ticketmaster or in this case, the environment. + READ MORE