Sea.Hear.Now and the Ascent of Asbury Park
Sea Hear Now is not just another upstart music festival, it might as well be the Official Comeback Party of Asbury Park.
Danny Clinch: The Harder I Worked, The Luckier I Got
Danny Clinch is a Grammy-nominated photographer, filmmaker, and musician. We caught up with him prior to the Sea.Hear.Now festival in Asbury Park.
Musical Medicine: An Interview with Nahko
Vanguard of the contemporary conscious-music movement, Nahko Bear, discusses his artistic partnership with kindred-spirit Trevor Hall, and the reflective process of his album My Name is Bear.
Mindful Meditations: An Interview with Trevor Hall
Indie-folk phenomenon, Trevor Hall, opens up about embracing impermanence, remaining open for creative and spiritual inspiration, and sharing the stage with conscious-music counterpart, Nahko Bear.
Rockin’ In The Free World: Live Music in an Age of Uncertainty
Voodoo Fest has emerged as one of the biggest events in the industry, drawing huge lineups to beautiful, sprawling City Park.
Jamming with O.A.R. on Connection and Community
Conscious Connection recently caught up with Maryland’s jam band O.A.R. at the Firefly music festival to talk music, community engagement, and how their 20-year career all began.
Resorts May Vary: Hangout Thrives While Fyre Fest Dives
Music festivals don’t just happen out of nowhere, the way they did back in 1969. High-priced models might sell tickets, but actually putting on a show requires respect and understanding of the local community.
Voodoo Fest 2016: The Party After the Storm
Voodoo Fest has renewed and cemented its status as a festival giant, surpassing pre-Katrina sales records and spiking tourism in mid-city New Orleans.
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2016: Not Always Easy, But Bigger Than Ever
Over the past 46 years, Jazz Fest has ballooned into a rollicking seven-day monster, with a huge musical bill that stacks rock giants alongside legions of lesser-known local artists.
The Echoes of REVERB: Musicians Manifest Measureable and Meaningful Impact
Reverb is a non-profit environmental organization that aims to educate and engage musicians and their fans to promote environmental sustainability. Read on to learn more about their inspiring work.
Bedell Guitars: Sustainable Sourcing in Guatemala
Despite efforts to protect the Maya Biosphere Reserve, the land is still being deforested at a disheartening rate. Learn what Bedell Guitars is doing to buck this trend.
Grand Point North 2015: Keep it Local, Keep It Perfect
Check out our review of this year’s music festival at Grand Point North in Burlington, Vermont. It just might make your “must do” list next year.
Donavon Frankenreiter: Talking from the Heart
Surf musician Donavon Frankenreiter released his eleventh solo album, The Heart, on August 4. Learn about the stories and inspirations behind the making of this new album.
Jack Johnson on Purpose, Passion & Plastics
Surf musician Jack Johnson’s eco contributions have earned him the designation of Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme. Read on to learn more.
Bedell’s All-American Homegrown Guitars
Bedell Guitar’s Homegrown collection is a testament to American resources, craftsmanship, and sustainable sourcing. Read on to learn more about these amazing instruments.