Our Artist Ambassador and buddies Guards just released a SoulTrain inspired, cameo-packed new music video for their single “Do It Again.” Don’t think we didn’t notice you, Austin (Lesands) and Robby (SD legend). Great work guys, we love it!
Anyone else think it was an absolute tease when Mumford & Sons released only one single back in November without any sign of hope for more in the near future? Hope this small fix can hold you over for another three months…
“Ghosts That We Knew” by Mumford & Sons
Is it possible to be this nostalgic two weeks out from NYE? 2011 was way too good to us here at Invisible Children and we want to share some of our favorite memories (and videos) with you. Be looking out for Flashback Fridays every week to ponder the glory days with us.
No better way to kick-off our trip down memory lane than with our most powerful event and video of the year.
We love you Nate.
Bono dropped in for a surprise visit at our Invisible Children Mend office in Gulu this week, accompanied by his wife and Renzo Rosso, the founder of clothing company Diesel. Not a bad entourage. Said IC Regional Ambassador for Central Africa Jolly Grace O. Andruvile of the photo: “Bono with his big heart at the Invisible Children Mend Centre. He said the girls at Mend were his boss.”
Not to mention, Bono serenaded Grace, one of our seamstresses, with a rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Oh, what we wouldn’t give to have audio.
Simple, reminiscent entertainment for tonight…
Guys- it’s time to get the band back together. The Musician Coalition is officially open to any and all bands willing to help end Africa’s longest running war.
Don’t know what The Musician Coalition is? Well don’t get caught slipping and watch this video…
Now that you’re caught up, the music department is ready and eager for you to join us in raising $100,000 for The Protection Plan.
Hey you. Our beloved supporters. We know you are working yourselves to the bone to reach your fundraising goals. No doubt it’s hard work and an incredible responsibility.
Invisible Children Music & The Voice Project want you to know you are not alone; we’re hustlin every day too.
We’ve stepped up alongside you and made it our goal to raise $100,000 for the Frontline Tour.
We thought it’d be exciting to empower the culture creators we all know and love to also raise money with their fans. Artists from all over the world are right now empowering their supporters to join us in ending the reign of Joseph Kony. Some stellar bands are even playing private shows, hosting soundcheck parties and stacking our giveaways for fans who donate to their goal.
We’re calling it The Musician Coalition.
Artist updates will be announced daily via Twitter, with recaps at the end of each week for you bloggers. Follow @invisible_music to learn about auctions, giveaways, secret shows and more.
Shout out to Florencio Zavala (Former director of Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One) for designing our official promo poster announcing the first round of artists who have signed on to The Musician Coalition.
This New Jersey native’s voice is as entrancing as her sultry blue eyes. Nicole Atkins… You can try to turn the volume down and get back to work, but that would be the dumbest thing you do all day. The smartest thing you could do is download Nicole’s freshly released free five-song EP.
Not only has Nicole Atkins been kind enough to share her beautiful voice with the world, but she also has teamed up with Invisible Children & The Voice Project and made her own Musician Coalition fundraising team. She has set the bar high with a goal of raising $1,000 for The Protection Plan. Nicole wants your help, so sign up now.
Lets recap your goals for the day:
1. Download Nicole Atkin’s new FREE album
2. Join Nicole’s Musician Coalition team
3. Drive home tonight with your windows rolled down and “…Till Dawn” turned up
-LE
I was ecstatic when Grant from Frightened Rabbit called to invite Invisible Children on the road with his band and Death Cab For Cutie. They are 2 bands for whom my respect has only grown from being on the road with them.
The guys in Frightened Rabbit put everything into their performances: strength, emotion, regret, hope, and above all else, sincerity. They do all this while smile and joking with each other who feel more like a family than a band. I think it’s this vulnerability and depth of character that has helped them develop an extremely loyal fan base.
If you’ve been to a show you’ve seen them wearing Invisible Children shirts and giving shout outs from stage. It’s an honor to be on this tour and I’ll be posting some updates from the road. Here’s some photos from the trip so far.
“I Can’t Make You Love Me.” One of my favorite songs of all time. When I was 11, I used to sing it to myself in the mirror. If I was capable of embarrassment, I might feel it here.
Now, listen to Bon Iver cover it. He also throws in a dash of ‘Nick of Time’. …damn. – JJ
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