Vital List: Listen to the Mus-eco
Friday, November 2, 2007
What’s the color of music? With headliners hitting the road in biodiesel buses, and record labels taking serious steps to minimize waste, the music biz is growing greener by the day. And lucky for you, eco-conscious songsters aren’t just for the granola set anymore. Here’s a sampler to get you started on the ultimate green playlist.
1
Start jammin'
Rock mainstay Pearl Jam has never shied away from activism. These days, they’re challenging fans to support clean, renewable energy. But more than that, Pearl Jam has promised to walk the walk, donating a total of $100,000 to 9 environmental organizations.
Play this: Marker in the Sand.
2
Chill out
As a member of 1% For The Planet, surfer-singer-songwriter Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records donates (surprise, surprise) 1% of all sales to environmental groups. So, the more music you buy, the more money goes to organizations like the African Conservation Foundation and the American Land Conservancy.
Play this: Upside Down.
3
Get playful
Where other artists stop at biofuel (one must have a bus), The Ditty Bops resort to bicycles. Known for Vaudeville-esque shows and tight harmonies, the duo biked their national tour last year—and never turned back. They’ve even started a nonprofit called You and I Save the World, and are asking people to sign a petition to reduce the use of plastic bags.
Play this: Aluminum Can.
4
Rock it
When it comes to greening the music industry, Guster’s Adam Gardner might well be the cover boy. Since co-founding the nonprofit Reverb in 2004, he’s helped reduce the environmental impact of more than 40 concert tours and delivered a go-green message to nearly 4.5 million fans.
Play this: One Man Wrecking Machine.
