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16 band shirts you can buy to support the Black Lives Matter movement
When musicians started seeing the protests and tragedies happening in these past weeks following the murder of George Floyd, they answered the call to help fundraise for Black Lives Matter organizations. Over the weekend, bands such as Every Time I Die, the Devil Wears Prada and Stick To Your Guns opened their merch store and […]
Iconic venue the Troubadour says it needs help surviving gig cancelations
Legendary Los Angeles music venue the Troubadour is revealing they are financially struggling due to shutdowns caused by the coronavirus and are now opening a GoFundMe. The venue’s operators spoke to the Los Angeles Times and they’re saying they “can’t foresee being able to ride this out.” Read More: This is how Twitter users are hilariously describing […]
Here’s how you can donate to your favorite artists on Spotify
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused a number of tour and show cancellations worldwide, greatly impacting artists financially. Today, Spotify has announced its latest scheme to help aid artists during this difficult time. Spotify is now allowing fans to donate directly to their favorite artists and charities through their streaming service. Read more: Watch MGK […]
Marilyn Manson bassist Juan Alderete’s wife raising funds for recovery
As reported, the bassist icon Juan Alderete was in a very serious bicycle accident near his home on Jan. 13. Alderete’s wife Anne took to social media to update fans, sharing the accident wasn’t caused by other cars or people. She states they’re currently waiting to see the outcome and “[hoping] for the best.” Now, […]
P!ATD reach out to hospitalized family following heart-wrenching story
Panic! At the Disco have announced that they are in contact with the Bishops, a family who has recently endured the unthinkable. Following a severe car crash, the Bishops’ three daughters were hospitalized. The youngest devastatingly lost her life. However, the other two children are still in the hospital. Read more: Watch twenty one pilots […]
Members of Fall Out Boy, Slipknot, more, help Harm's Way following theft
The music community has come together to help Harm’s Way following a trailer theft that caused them to lose over $20,000 in gear and merch. Read more: Harm’s Way suffer “serious blow” in trailer theft As previously reported, the band’s trailer was stolen following their show in Las Vegas, NV. The chains to the trailer were cut and separated from their […]
Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe asks fans to help his sister-in-law battle cancer
Lamb Of God‘s frontman Randy Blythe has called for fan support after revealing his sister-in-law’s battle with cancer. Taking to Instagram yesterday, Aug. 9, the frontman shared the sad news that his sister-in-law, Bianca, is currently battling Stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. After sharing the news, Blythe linked a GoFundMe account that was created […]
Richard Swift's cause of death revealed
Ex-Shins and Black Keys member and prolific artist/producer Richard Swift’s cause of death has been revealed by his family. The musician died last week after a GoFundMe account was started to help him battle a “life-threatening condition.” Read more: Richard Swift has died at the age of 41 Swift died last Tuesday (July 3), aged […]
Richard Swift, former Shins member and solo artist, dies at 41
Musician, producer and former the Shins and the Black Keys member Richard Swift has died at the age of 41, as reported by Pitchfork. Last month, fans were alerted to a “life-threatening condition” affecting the artist when a GoFundMe account was launched to help cover medical costs. Swift’s death on Tuesday was confirmed on his official […]
So there's a GoFundMe campaign to save Toys "R" Us
[Photo by: Toys “R” Us] Wanna help save Geoffrey the Giraffe from extinction? Following the news that longstanding toy store Toys “R” Us will be closing all 800 of its U.S. locations, certain factions are attempting to raise a large amount of money to save the beloved retailer. That's right, there's now a GoFundMe campaign […]
Go Radio's Steve Kopacz diagnosed with cancer, band asks for your help
[Photo credit: GoFundMe] Go Radio have taken to Twitter to reach out to their fans in support of former drummer Steven Kopacz, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 gastric adenocarcinoma. Read more: Dale Earnheardt Jr. just hung out with the Dangerous Summer, proves he has the best music taste Kopacz was diagnosed after a problematic ulcer that […]
Girl's car, camera stolen at Waterparks show—band ask for your help
[Photos by: Jawn Rocha, GoFundMe] Waterparks took to Twitter on Wednesday to bring attention to a fan who recently had her car and camera stolen after attending one of the band's shows. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the fan. See below. Read more: Beach Slang's van and trailer stolen on tour According […]
Music community comes together to support teen in life-threatening accident—here's how you can help
[Photo by: GoFundMe] The music community is truly a family, and when one of us is struggling, it's beautiful to see people come together to support a cause. Angel Aguirre has played a major role in some of the biggest tours with everyone from Mötley Crüe to Korn in roles ranging from carpenter to rigging automation. He has kept […]
Girl loses four teeth in mosh pit, is super chill about it
[Photo by: Twitter] At this year’s Sound And Fury music festival, which took place June 9 and 10, one fan lost four teeth and broke her jaw during Vein’s set, and her response—as well as the band’s support—has been phenomenal. Mary Reily has been going to shows for years now, and she tells Alternative Press […]
Scene rallies together to support photographer Ashley Osborn in time of need
[Photos provided by Ashley Osborn] Ashley Osborn has only been shooting for a few years, but she’s established herself as a staple of our scene. Name a band and there’s a pretty good chance she has taken photos of them. A three year Warped Tour vetrand, her subjects include everyone from Pierce The Veil to […]
Underoath release statement on hospitalization of original vocalist Dallas Taylor
[Photo credit: Nik Sheasby] Donate to Dallas Taylor’s GoFundMe here. Underoath have shared a statement on the hospitalization of their original vocalist and founding member Dallas Taylor’s hospitalization. “All our thoughts and prayers are going out to him and his family,” they wrote on their Facebook page. “If you're the praying type, please send one up […]
The Ghost Inside charity pop up shop to be held in Anaheim
On November 28, Epitaph Records will host a pop up shop for the Ghost Inside, who recently suffered a fatal bus accident that took the life of their driver. Read more: “The last 48 hours have seen everyone’s condition improve” following the Ghost Inside bus crash The pop up shop will open at the venue Chain Reaction […]
Touring musician Jason Gaviati passes away after fight with lymphoma
Jason Gaviati, a touring musician, songwriter, producer and close friend to All Time Low, passed away over the weekend following a battle with lymphoma. A GoFundMe campaign, which was originally launched to aid in paying off Gaviati’s treatment costs, has been opened to help his family in the wake of his passing. All Time Low […]
GoFundMe account set up for merch manager who died in Paris attacks
Last night, London-native Nick Alexander was killed during a terrorist attack on the Bataclan Theatre in Paris, France. He was selling merchandise for Eagles Of Death Metal, an American rock band who were playing at the time. He was 36. Nick sold merchandise for various bands throughout our scene during his career, including Panic! At […]
Former metalcore vocalist paralyzed from chest down, hospitalized
Jake Mcqueary, former vocalist for Michigan metalcore band Take The Ark, was hospitalized recently and is paralyzed from the chest down due to a terrible spinal condition called transverse myelitis. Mcqueary has launched a GoFundMe to deal with mounting medical bills, and to take care of his young children and girlfriend, for whom he is […]
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