Where did Chillwave come from, and what does this pseudo-nostalgic sound mean?  In this Flavorpill piece, Tom Hawking writes "that the whole genre involved creating an imaginary solace from the troubles of the world, and it’s surely no coincidence that chillwave’s rise coincided with the aftermath of the 2007 sub-prime economic meltdown."  For disenfranchized listeners, Toro y Moi, Best Coast and their like are "a sort of cultural placing of your hands over your eyes and ears and imagining your happy place."   ...

TechChrunch features Hear It Local's exciting new House Concert function that let's fans Crowdfund their own Private Concerts. ...

This adorable animated short, is a great example of how powerfully music can educate and engage the public on a serious issue.  ...

Artfulchange is a collaboration of artists and environmentalists -- they recently gave Party Corps a great shoutout in this blog post....