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Today, 100% of Bandcamp Proceeds Go To ACLU<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
While many artists are already pledging that the profits from their album purchase will be donated to a charity, Bandcamp has one-upped them all (not that philanthropy is a contest, because as long as people are contributing, everybody wins). Today, any proceeds the website makes will go to the ACLU. So get online, buy some great music, and support one of the most important organizations ever!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Musical Responses To The #MuslimBan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Last Friday Trump\u00a0signed an executive order forcing\u00a0airports to detain and deport immigrants and refugees entering from seven Muslim-majority countries, regardless of their immigration status. Protestors, lawyers and the taxi drivers weren\u2019t having it. Neither were many musicians, who responded in various ways. Grimes and Sia announced they would match donations made to the Council on American-Islam Relations and the ACLU. Ethically questionable ride-share app Uber turned off surge pricing during a JFK taxi strike protesting the ban, which many interpreted as a way to profit from the taxi drivers\u2019 act of solidarity. In response, \u201cUber Everywhere<\/a>\u201d artist Madeintyo said he would be switching to Lyft. <\/span><\/p>\n
As for actual music, Spotify compiled a playlist of 20 songs from artists who were once refugees, including Queen, Regina Spektor, M.I.A and the Fugees. We also recommend NPR\u2019s Music In Exile<\/i> series<\/a>, which tells the stories of musicians who are refugees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/spotify\/playlist\/7v1BarmZ8HAbm5qxidROPB<\/p>\n
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Shea Stadium Begins To Relocate Shows<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
With several events\u00a0abruptly canceled thanks to police and fire departments raids, the DIY venue in industrial Bushwick\u00a0is closing, hopefully temporarily. The venue\u2019s Facebook page states: \u201cIn the face of recent challenges we\u2019ll be dark for the next two weeks as we restructure and plan for the future.\u201d Scheduled shows are being postponed and\/or relocated to nearby venues, such as The Gateway, Silent Barn and Trans-Pecos. 2016 took a lot of important venues away; hopefully Shea Stadium won\u2019t be 2017\u2019s first casualty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Other Highlights<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
Bey is having twins<\/a>, RIP Geoff Nicholls<\/a> of Black Sabbath, Iggy Pop contributes spoken word to the new PINS EP, Listen to Future Islands\u2019 new song \u201cRan\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and Blondie’s new song “Fun,”<\/a> Beach House are releasing a b-sides compilation and touring<\/a>, and whether you hate or love football, check out this alternate Super Bowl performance<\/a> featuring the feline version of Lady Gaga.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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