Tag: music

Japan Relief Efforts Sprouting Up Across Youth Culture Industrie-Here’s a Round-up of What’s Taking Shape

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There many ways that people are springing into action to help relief efforts in Japan. Here’s the start of what will be an on-going round-up.

Youth Culture’s Sourcing of New Music and Bands Correlate with Where Trends Are Headed for Connecting with the Marketplace-Fresh Data

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Given the influence of music on youth culture and their search for sourcing new finds, fresh data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2011 reveals where the new connections with the marketplace are now happening.

Coca-Cola Music–Attempt to Connect with Teens Still Misses Mark

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Coke wakes up to recognize new teens may not know them, and launches music campaign that indicates lack of knowledge about the marketplace.

MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, S.L.A.T.E., and Street -Complex Elements of Streetwear, Sports Inspired, Goth, Urban Presents a Memorable Experience

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Like many trade shows doing more to create a unique atmosphere, MAGIC got creative with the addition of skate-influences, cool street art exhibitions, top DJ’s in heavy rotation, even a fixed-bike give-away. And yes, it was a working show: buyers wrote orders.

SkullCandy Raises $125 Million for IPO; Goes Under Nasdaq Symbol SKUL

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Designer headphones continue to lead youth culture trends when it comes to wearable technologies. SkullCandy going public proves it.

Sundance Film Festival Launches 3-Year Plan with Kickstarter, Plus Top Films Connecting with Youth Culture, and Latest from X Dance

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Park City, UT is all abuzz with celebs and snow, but this year’s festival has a decidedly different vibe -greater emphasis on documentaries, funding for indie filmmakers, and outreach to connect non-attendees.

Coachella Music and Arts Festival Announces Line-up Including Headliners Arcade Fire, Kanye West, Kings of Leon, The Strokes

Let the American music festivals begin! The highly anticipated line-up of the kick-off event of the festival season portrays where things are headed for 2011 summer, including new art exhibitions, and more.