Australian fashion label, Sass & Bide, have a new summer collection and it’s hott. Sarah Jane Clark and Heidi Middleton are the brains behind the quirky operation with their unusual styling. A big plus: they have a wide range of styles and sizes. A negative: high fashion = high prices.. BOO! BUT ordering online can have benefits like FREE SHIPPING @ www.revolveclothing.com.

Besides being totally cute, the pieces in the collection have funny names. Who doesn’t love that? Some of my personal favorites from the summer line are the “Big Band Sequin Shorts” and I will definitely wear any bustier dress that is called “Be Free”! (both shown below) Do you feel me ladies?

I’m sick of the Reggae on the River vs. Reggae Rising feud and the negative vibes from the production companies. Boycotting while your floating down the river - seriously? Peace and love, man. I’m happy to announce that the 2nd year of Reggae Rising has A TON of performers. Here’s some highlights of the line up (view the rest & purchase tickets/camping at http://reggaerising.com/artist.php) :

• Junior Reid
• Julian Marley
• Don Carlos
• Collie Buddz
• Gentleman
• Mr. Vegas
• Rebelution
• Sizzla
• Turbulence
• UB40

Keep checking for new performers and buy your tickets soon before prices skyrocket! There’s surely somethin’ for all you festies out there and Butte Creek and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s will be there for all the Chico folk. Bring your birks, have yo mama teach you how to Sufi dance & get ready for a week-long fiesta.

Here’s a video of the scene so all you Reggae virgins know what to expect …

After commissioning a study last year that found the majority of the carbon footprint of a major rock tour is created by showgoers traveling to and from the show (download the report here), Radiohead are asking fans coming out for their summer US tour to consider alternative means of transportation. Here’s the press release:

On the eve of their 2008 tour, which begins this Monday in West Palm Beach FL, Radiohead are appealing to fans to think about how they travel to and from shows.

Last year, the band commissioned carbon footprint analysts Best Foot Forward to calculate the carbon generated on their two previous US tours. The report showed that fans’ travel to and from the shows accounted for the greatest proportion of the CO2 generated during each tour, something now widely accepted across the industry.

Following the report’s recommendations, Radiohead are encouraging fans to consider public transport where available, or increased carpooling for shows outside city centers. Gig goers can compare the CO2 generated by different methods of transport by visiting an online calculator on Radiohead’s website. Some of the venues have also helped by offering incentives to fans coming by public transport or in a full car.

After the tour, the band will invite ticket holders to submit information on their methods of travel so further research can be done on carbon emissions and methods to reduce them.

Radiohead’s production team will also be posting information on how the band are trying to reduce their own carbon emissions on tour without compromising the quality of the shows.

For more info, go here, and for the tour dates, take the JUMPPPPPPPP

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