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  • 10-Year-Old Eco Blogger Joins Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers For “We Day”

    10-year-old eco-blogger Hannah Alper joins Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers for Free The Children’s We Day in North America

    Hannah Alper

    Hannah Alper has been called many things: “The future of social media”, “Eco-Warrior”, “Changemaker” and “Activist”. At 10 years old, she is all of these things. And now, she can add Free The Children’s “We Day” speaker to the list! There will be nine We Days across Canada this school year, plus two in the United States. And the first U.K. We Day will happen in London next spring. For the complete list of dates, please click here.

    She created her blog at 9 years old with the goal of sharing her growing knowledge and concern for the environment. Having always loved animals, Hannah made the connection between animals and the effects of environmental destruction on their habitats and lives. Hannah has become an engaged global citizen seeking to further her own understanding of her connection to and responsibility to the world. Believing that even the little things that we do add up to make a difference, her journey and discovery meet her call to action through her blog. Issues that Hannah has written about in the past year include eco-friendly living, fair trade, bullying, clean water and child labour. She seeks inspiration and motivation from those who have come before her and regularly features the stories of her role models on her blog.

    Not limiting herself to her laptop, Hannah has put her words into actions. She organized a shoreline cleanup in her community, was the youngest WWF Earth Hour Team Captain in 2013 and spoke at the WWFs Earth Hour event in Toronto, was the official “on the ground eco-blogger” for the JUNO Awards and launched We Create Change. Her impassioned speech at two local schools motivated her peers to collect 97,500 pennies for Free The Children’s clean water projects. An effective communicator, Hannah is comfortable and confident on both sides of the camera or in front of a crowd. She has honed her skills as an interviewer through conducting interviews with Craig Kielburger, Spencer West and Severn Suzuki. Hannah has appeared on CanadaAM, The Marilyn Dennis Show, APP Central, CBC’s Fresh Air and The George Stroumboulopoulos Show. She has been featured in a spotlight from Chickadee Magazine and named as a Champion of the Earth in Owl Magazine. She also recently wrote a post for Yahoo worldwide on her advice for new-school wary kids. Read it here, it’s good.

  • Photos: Stacy Keibler Joins Eddie Bauer at the Mountain Games in Vail

    Last week, Stacy Keibler attended the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music, and the mountain lifestyle. Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world will converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup Bouldering, stand up paddle sprint and surf cross, as well as trail, mud and road running, dog comps and the Ultimate Mountain Challenge. In addition to the athletic events, the GoPro Mountain Games will include a mountain photography competition, adventure film school, film festival, an interactive exhibition and demo area, live music, and mountain lifestyle parties.

    *The Mountain Games are a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. All photos courtesy of Stacy Keibler and Eddie Bauer.

    Stacy Keibler at GoPro
    Stacy Keibler, former professional wrestler and valet, (WCW and WWE).
    Stacy speaking with Eddie Bauer guide Lel Tone after the stand up paddle boarding event.
    Stacy speaking with Eddie Bauer guide Lel Tone after the stand up paddle boarding event.
    Stacy Keibler gets snow cone.
    Stacy Keibler gets snow cone.
    Stacy at the Slackline World Championship
    Stacy at the Slackline World Championship.
    Stacy and her friend watching kids practice stand up paddle boarding at a demo pool.
    Stacy and her friend watching kids practice stand up paddle boarding at a demo pool.

  • Interview: Signal FM

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  • Interview: The Chop Shop (PNC Radio)

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  • Movement Electronic Music Festival Phase 3 Lineup

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    The 2013 Movement Electronic Music Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27) inside Detroit’s Hart Plaza, adds more artists to its highly anticipated lineup, bringing this year’s bill to a total of 116 performers.

    The third phase of the lineup includes an electrifying live set by UK’s electronic music icon Squarepusher as well as a dj set from famed singer, songwriter and producer MOBY. DJ and Grammy Award-winning producer Dubfire returns to the festival as does Movement’s 2012 standout artist Nina Kraviz. Dubstep’s rising star Danny Beall, commonly known as NiT GriT, has also been added to the list of performers.

    The complete list of the additional 39 performances announced today, in alphabetical order, are as follows:

    16 Bit Lolitas
    Annie Hall
    Benjamin Damage – live
    Bill Patrick
    Buzz Goree
    Cajmere
    Calico
    Chris Malinchak
    Chuck Daniels
    Circa Tapes
    Corbin Davis
    Dabrye
    Dan Wagner
    Deadbeat
    Deastro – live
    Dubfire
    François K
    Jason Kendig
    K@dog
    Kidnap Kid
    Lucy
    Magda
    Matador – live
    Midnite Jackers
    MOBY – dj set
    Nick Hook
    Nina Kraviz
    NiT GriT
    Phantasmagoria – live
    Reference – live
    Ronin Selecta w/ Bombscare
    Samo Sound Boy
    Sandoz featuring Marcus Flow
    Shigeto
    Sinistarr
    Squarepusher – live
    Stone Owl
    System of Survival
    xxxy

    Today’s lineup is in addition to the phase one and two announcements made by Paxahau Promotions Group, which included A Tribe Called Red, Adult. – live, Al Ester, Alton Miller, Amtrac, Andy C, Art Department, Ataxia, Audion – live, Azari & III – live, Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann, Ben Sims, Big Chocolate, Big Gigantic – live, Break Science – live, Brendon Moeller aka Echologist, Brodinski, Bruce Bailey, Carl Craig, Carlos Souffront, Daniel Bell, Dantiez Saunderson, Dave Clarke, Dennis Ferrer, Derrick May & Kevin Saunderson – The High Tech Soul Concept, DJ Minx featuring Diviniti and Eva Soul, Don Dada – DJ Godfather and DJ Zebo, DJ Hatcha, Downlink, Drumcell, DVS1, Ellen Allien, Erika – live, George FitzGerald, Gesaffelstein, Gramatik, Gregor Tresher – live, GRiZ – live, Hector, J.Phlip, John Digweed, Laura Jones, Luke Slater / P.A.S. – live, Maetrik, Mala, Masters at Work – Kenny Dope & Louie Vega, Matt Tolfrey, Miguel Campbell, Mike Parker, Milkman, Moodymann, Mr. Joshooa, Nicolas Jaar – live, Nicole Moudaber, Noisia, Onra, Paco Osuna, Paper Diamond, Richie Hawtin, Rrose, Ryan Elliott, Silent Servant, Slam, Soul Clap, Stacey Pullen, Steffi, Steve Rachmad, SuperVision, T.Williams, Tensnake, Terrence Parker, The Bug – live, The M Machine – live, TOKiMONSTA, Tommy Four Seven, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – live, and Truncate.

    Movement Electronic Music Festival, in collaboration with techno music pioneer and 2013 performer Carl Craig and 8tracks, one of the largest global internet radio services, present the 2013 Electronic Music Mix Challenge. Starting Monday, April 8, fans will have the opportunity to create their very own Movement-inspired mix on 8tracks. The lucky winner, selected by Carl Craig, will receive a pair of VIP tickets to Movement, official festival gear, featured placement on the 8tracks homepage and its mobile apps, and a complimentary one-year subscription to 8tracks’ premium service, 8tracks+.

    “8tracks is thrilled to collaborate with Movement on the inaugural Electronic Music Mix Challenge,” says David Porter, founder and CEO of 8tracks. “For the past 25 years, I’ve been a fan of the sounds and culture of electronic music, which inspired the founding of 8tracks. I’m pleased that we can contribute to Movement in this unique way and I’m honored to have Carl Craig participate in the selection process,” adds Porter.

    Visit www.8tracks.com/movementdetroit for more information and complete list of contest rules.

    Discounted tickets for Movement are on sale now ($89 Weekend / $199 VIP), and can be purchased by visiting www.Movement.us. Ticket prices will increase on May 1.

    The Movement Electronic Music Festival features: five technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 115 artists; free Wi-Fi access on the grounds; a posh VIP setting located behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to stimulate the senses. Over 107,000 people from around the globe attended the 2012 festival.

  • Interview: TK In The AM

    At the top of year, we interviewed at TK In The AM in Brooklyn, New York. We talk about my time in Amsterdam at Appelsap Festival, the review I wrote, artist selection, the importance of GrungeCake and why bad reviews are useful. Listen to the podcast below:

    For more about TK In The AM, click here.

  • Interview: Fat Boy Radio

    Last year, we interviewed at Fat Boy Radio located in Long Island City, New York and our Editor talked with the host about what she’s been up to, her anniversary party featuring the legendary Ski Beatz, signing artists and more. Watch the video below:

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    For more Fat Boy Radio, just click here.

  • Mama, I’m on MTV with Icona Pop

     

    It felt like a dream.

    Icona Pop

    Okay, it’s MTV Hive, but who’s judging? Months ago, I was granted access to Icona Pop’s secret show in Hoboken, New Jersey for MTV Hive and Yours Truly. Propitiously, I could bring anyone I wanted and I did. I extended my invitation to my former contributor. (You’ll see him in the video with me.) As Wikipedia describes, Icona Pop is a Swedish DJ and Electro Pop duo with Electro House music, Punk and Indie Pop influences. Previous to this filming, I’d fell in love with their single, “We Got The World.” If you are a sucker for relatable songwriting lyrics, you’ll certainly enjoy this video. Have a try at the chorus and share the video above with the ones you love.

     

  • Recap: Movement Detroit 2012

     

    The Movement Electronic Music Festival features: five technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 100 artists; free Wi-Fi access on the grounds; a posh VIP setting located up and behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties around the city; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several art displays to stimulate the senses. Over 107,000 people from around the globe attended the 2012 festival.

    Here’s some coverage on Movement Detroit 2012 from yours truly. We attended and this is what our experience was like:

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