Edward Sharpe the Magnetic Zeros

Improving Maternal Healthcare, One Song at a Time

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 05.01.2012

Kristi York Wooten

Did you know that every 90 seconds a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes? Every Mother Counts is dedicated to increasing education and support for reducing maternal mortality through programs around the world.

Escaping a Teepee at Escape to New York Festival

Farryn Weiner | Posted 10.10.2011

Farryn Weiner

Escape to New York had a lot on its plate... and I'm not just referring to the World's Largest Festival Brunch, which was planned to kick off on Sunday.

$2 Shows Connect Culture To Causes

The Huffington Post | Cazzie David | Posted 09.26.2011

Meet Spencer Ludwig, a 21 year-old entrepreneur, event promoter, teacher, student and philanthropist. While he was in high school, he created $2 Shows...

Cut Nukes, Not Books: Sting, Sinead O'Connor, and -- Jim Morrison! -- Take a Stand on New Charity CD

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 09.20.2011

Kristi York Wooten

Unless you're an aficionado of James Bond soundtracks or the sexy Kim Basinger flick 9 1/2 Weeks, you may not know the name of composer Jonathan Elias. But you've definitely heard his music.

Patti Smith, Psychedelic Furs To Headline Inaugural 'Escape To New York' Festival

Posted 07.11.2011

The Friday and Saturday lineup for the inaugural Escape To New York Festival has been announced. Performers will include Patti Smith, The Psychedelic ...

Valentine's Day Soundtrack: Top 10 Indie Love Songs

Ben Lear | Posted 05.25.2011

Ben Lear

We all know that "indie" is a ridiculous name for a music genre. And we all know that Valentine's Day is a ridiculous holiday. Somehow, though, when...

Live & Dangerous: Great Concerts from Around the World

Jeff Pollack | Posted 05.25.2011

Jeff Pollack

The Super Bowl is around the corner and the half-time show is guaranteed to be a blast with the ultimate party band taking the stage.

Drew Grow Brings Rock and Roll Salvation

Heather Browne | Posted 05.25.2011

Heather Browne

All songs share a penchant for incisive, thoughtful lyricism, but those words may be screamed over rowdy feedback in "Bootstraps" or catcalled in a dirty falsetto on bluesy tracks like "Company."

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros Disappoint And Then Delight The Crowds At Governors Island

Will Winner | Posted 05.25.2011

Will Winner

Hippies and hipsters of all shapes and sizes turned out last night to hear the happy music of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at The Beach on G...

PHOTOS: Coachella Planner 2010

LA Mag | Posted 05.25.2011

Los Angeles Magazine's selective guide to the best bands playing this weekend's music fest. For the rest of their Coachella favorites head to LA Mag's...

The Hollywood Soundtrack: Five Acts to Check Out

Fabio Periera | Posted 05.25.2011

Fabio Periera

As the entertainment industry flocks to South by Southwest for their annual look at the best and brightest in new music, here are a few recent acts th...

Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros: Has the Happiest Band in America Made '09's Best Song?

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

Jesse Kornbluth

For the sake of your soul, at least spend a buck on the MP3 download of "Home" and keep it near you. Because there's always a psychic emergency ahead, and if there's a better First Aid kit, I don't know it.