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Bon Iver’s Brand-new Video for “Towers”

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by Starre Vartan · 02/27/12

Incredible video; very post-apocalyptic imagery. I watched it twice and think there’s an environmental theme going on here. What do you think it means?

Bon Iver, Music, music video, post apocalyptic, Towers, video

Fleet Foxes Video, General Appreciation and New Album!

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by Starre Vartan · 05/03/11

I love Fleet Foxes! I recently found them while looking around for some new tunes. I would put them somewhere between Bon Iver and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros; they always put me in a daydreamy-California kinda mood. They are actually from Seattle and describe themselves as “baroque harmonic pop jams.” Ok then!

And I just happened to go to their site today and lo and behold, what to my wondering eyes should appear? Why a BRAND new album just out today, May 3rd. Yippee! It’s called “Helplessness Blues.”

I just found this lovely video below, which is all about Spring (I think). Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

art, Music, West Coast

Win Two Tickets to See The Flaming Lips from the American Express Zync Card

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by Starre Vartan · 07/16/10

I’m loving my new American Express Zync card, not only cause it looks supersleek, but because it’s a charge card, NOT a credit card, which means that I HAVE to pay the bill every month (which is a good way to keep out of debt! Or at least not get any deeper, right?). I’m also a fan because I get to choose my own bennies, like discounts on green merchants (see below) and exclusive access to music events. And all cards come with American Express’ protections like replacement of lost or stolen items that are bought with the card, and automatic travel insurance.

The deal with the Zync card is that you get to put together your very own personalized card, choosing from the packs available and adding those you want (I chose the Eco pack, the Style pack and the Go pack for travel) and ignoring the ones you don’t (there’s also a Restaurant pack, a Connect pack, and more). Some of the packs are free (like the Eco one, and the Give Back that helps you hook up your favorite charities), and some of them have a fee attached, with the idea being that if you use the benefits, you will more than earn what you pay in rewards back.

This year marks SPIN’s 25th anniversary, and to celebrate, the magazine has teamed up with ZYNC from American Express to put on a series of five concerts over five nights in New York City, July 26-30. The shows will feature some of rock’s most exciting performers, including the Flaming Lips, Smashing Pumpkins, the National, Spiritualized, and the Black Keys. Additional tickets are on sale now by visiting Facebook.com/ZYNC and are going quickly!

To win 2 tickets to see The Flaming Lips at Terminal 5 in NYC on July 27th, leave a comment below telling us which AmEx Zync pack you would choose if you got the card and why. When you fill in the comment field, it will ask for you email address. This is the address I will use to contact the winner, so use a real email. Tickets will be provided courtesy of ZYNC from American Express.

Deets and Promises: Eco Chick does not sell, lease or lend any email addresses we collect. Contest ends midnight EST, Wednesday, July 21st, 2010. Good luck!

Disclaimer: I’m consulting with American Express on this card, but I only agreed to do so because I believe in its benefits and promises, and because it’s a charge card and not a credit card.

contest, eco, Music

Vampire Weekend are Kombucha Lovers!

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by Starre Vartan · 06/22/10

Members of Vampire Weekend with Buchi Kombucha founders in Asheville, NC.

I am totally in love with Vampire Weekend; from their adorable mod-dapper Ivy League style (they attended Columbia University when I was at grad school there) to their fun-fun-fun Afropop tunes, these guys turn plenty of musical conventions on their head.

Being totally 21st Century, they prefer to quaff healthy kombucha drinks from Asheville’s own Buchi Kombucha rather than go the rock-god route of drunken debauchery (or if they do, they use the fermented-awesomeness powers of kombucha to cure their hangovers). The naturally fizzy low-calorie drink boosts immunity, aids digestion, and balances the system, and can be flavored or added to other juices, though I find it to be way tasty on its own.

Buchi is made with organic tea and mountain spring water and is some yummy stuff, as the boy band found out when they were visiting Asheville this spring and had a chance to try the beverage. They liked it so much, they had some shipped back to their homes. Adorable, health-conscious and their music is perfect for working out to or for go-to party tunes…..

Vampire Weekend’s video for “Cousins” from their newest album, Contra.

Thanks to Craig McAnsh for the tip!

Asheville, beverages, health, Music, style

Digital Music is Greener

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by Katie Kish · 09/04/09

For more information about green music, green music news, green musicians and everything else eco-friendly-music-like visit Green Music Alliance!

It goes without saying that downloading music is more eco-friendly than buying CDs with all their packaging, papering and plastics. Even after factoring in electricity used by your computer and internet provider and your computer its self buying digital versions of CDs is still way more environmental. This has been shown in a recent study.

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