Alison Sudol Creates 3 T-Shirt Designs For Alternative Apparel

Posted on August 15, 2011 by popdirt

Alison Sudol of checked in with her Facebook followers on Thursday (August 11), talking about teaming up with Alternative Apparel to release 3 limited edition print tees for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The singer songwriter tells readers:

My pals at Alternative Apparel and I have enlisted the help of bears, boats and trees to make a few special wearables just for you. We took a field trip to Family Industries, where I learned how screen printing is done (hint: it involves a squeegee…!), and even got to hand print one of the shirts myself!

Best of all, part of the proceeds from each shirt go to the IUCN, which is a wonderful organization that I am proud to be a Goodwill Ambassador for.

“These t-shirts, there are three different shirts and they go together,” Sudol said in the video documenting her visit to Alternative Apparel. “The concept is basically out with the new, in with the old. Within that I kind of wanted to incorporate elements of nature. So we have the tree, and the bear, and also I love ships, so there’s a tug boat as well.”

Watch the video below.

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Musical Peers React To Amy Winehouse Death On Twitter

Posted on July 23, 2011 by popdirt

A flood of reaction has come in via Twitter in the past hour plus after reports that Amy Winehouse was found dead in her North London home earlier today. The 27-year-old had battled drug addiction for years and early indications are that the cause of death was a drug overdose. The London Metropolitan Police said:

Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Inquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained.

Among the Tweets:

Amelle Berrabah of Sugababes (@Amelle_berrabah): Is it true about Amy Winehouse?
I really hope it isn’t true.xxx

The Sirens (@OfficialSirens): Amy Winehouse found dead. Absolutely tragic. Is this true????
RIP Amy Winehouse – what an incredible talent – how utterly tragic. So sad.

The Ting Tings (@thetings): fu**ing awful tweet news about Amy Winehouse out!!! Someone say it’s not true… J

Kay Buchanan (@keisha_buchanan): Amy Winehouse ;-( heart breaking….
I’m so angry…I won’t say anymore. So sad :-(

Ferras Al Qaisi (@OhFerras): Shocked and filled with sadness. RIP Amy Winhouse.

Sky Ferreira (@skyferreira): RIP Amy Winehouse :(

Jessica Origliasso of The Veronicas (@Jessicaveronica): Horrible news about Amy Winehouse’s death. May she rest in peace. Such a talented lost soul.

Markus Feehily (@MarkusFeehily): I am devastated…so so devastated… RIP my hero Amy xx

(@ddlovato): Amy Winehouse.. So sad. Unfortunately the world lost an incredibly talented woman to such a powerful disease… addiction. #RIP

Jessie J (@jessiejofficial): The way tears are streaming down my face. Such a loss. #ripamy

Dev (@DEVisHot): Seriously, my girl, Amy……

Lance Bass of *NSYNC (@LanceBass): Another talent dies at 27- RIP – Amy Winehouse.

Esmée Denters (@esmeeworld): RIP Amy Winehouse she will continue to inspire me

Christina Perri (@christinaperri): oh Amy. rest in peace now darling.

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David Archuleta Meets A Fine Frenzy

Posted on October 4, 2010 by popdirt
A Fine Frenzy

Alison Sudol, better known as , got to meet recently in Hollywood after the ‘American Idol’ runner-up talked about how he had wanted to meet the singer. The two chatted about the album writing process, what made Alison want to do a children’s book. Alison then performed her song ‘Blow Away’ as Archie looked on and occasionally sang along.

The two told their Twitter followers afterward:

Alison: Aww look! Darling @DavidArchie and I had such a lovely meeting. He’s the sweetest!

David: @AFineFrenzy It was really great getting to chat with you! Thanks so much again for your time!

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Pop Stars Cheer Judge Walker Overturning California’s Gay Marriage Ban

Posted on August 4, 2010 by popdirt
Adam Lambert

Several artists are weighing in on the news that U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned Proposition 8 earlier today, saying that the California ballot initiative that banned same-sex marriage in the state was based on moral disapproval of gay marriage and ordered the enforcement the ban to stop. Among the universally supportive comments on the ruling on Twitter:

Tamar Kaprelian (@TamarKaprelian): #prop8 overturned! Good day today.

Lenka (@LenkaMusic): Go California! Gays allowed to marry now because Prop 8 just got overturned. Woohooo equality! … Oh boo, not quite yet for same-sex marriage… An appeal was made. But come ON! Australia too. We need LOVE equality.

Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin): YEAHHHHH!!!!! #PROP8UNCONSTITUTIONAL MOVING FORWARD!!!!!!!! RT please

Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles): Hell yeah!!! Prop 8 is overturned!!

Pink (@Pink): Its a good day!RT @cnnbrk: California Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional by federal judge; Same-sex marriage ban

Kimberley Locke (@KimberleyLocke): Prop. 8 ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge today. Finally, a step in the right direction! … One day we will join our Canadian brothers and sisters in equality for all! Today is one step closer to that day! #noh8 #prop8 #fb

(@AFineFrenzy): #PROP8UNCONSTITUTIONAL Wonderful news!!! Congratulations to all the happy couples who can finally get married in California!

Adam Levine (@adamlevine): Yeah!!! Prop 8 can suck it ! And by “it” I mean our collective Californian schlong! … The fact that there ever was a prop 8 is out of control. It’s archaic and backwards and stupid. And it’s hopefully gone forever.

Tristan Prettyman (@tprettyman): yessssssss!!!!!!! RT @LOLison_SD: @tprettyman Equality won today! Prop 8 held to be unconstitutional under due process and equal protection.

Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton): What a huge historical day for equal rights in this country! They finally overturned Prop 8! There shouldn’t be a law on true love. :)

Darren Hayes (@darrenhayes): What kind of person votes *against* two people getting married? How miserable must your life be to deny happiness to others?

Sky Ferreira (@skyferreira): Yaaaaay #GayMarriage in california :) #AboutTime

(@adamlambert): Prop 8 Overturned! I’m glad California has restored the right for ALL of its citizens to marry whoever they please! Equal rights are very Glam!

(@britneyspears): So happy! Today is a great day for love and equality. Congrats California! #Equality -Britney

Katy Perry (@katyperry): FINALLY! Amazing! cnnbrk: California Proposition 8 ruled unconstitutional by federal judge; Same-sex marriage ban

Michelle Branch (@michellebranch): Prop 8 overturned!! It’s about damn time. … The gays are gonna be extra rowdy at The Newsies tonight :) Yay! Now I better be invited to some kick ass weddings! #NOH8 #equalityforall

Moby (@thelittleidiot): congratulations california on prop8 being overturned.

Kelly Sweet (@kellysweet): Amazing that Prop 8 was overturned today. :-)

Lady Gaga (@ladygaga): At the moments notice of PROP 8 DEATH … REJOICE and CELEBRATE gay communities and straight all over the world. Our voices are being heard! Loud! SCREAM LOUD AMERICANOS!

Tina Parol (@TinaParol): Yellow tail! Celebrating californias victory and celebrating writing songs and life in general. Raise your cups!

Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore): celebrating today’s victory in the overturn of prop 8!! a step in the right direction for sure….. :)

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Alison Sudol Safe And Sound After A Skunk Scare

Posted on June 22, 2010 by popdirt
A Fine Frenzy

Alison Sudol, better known as , shared an odd experience on Tuesday night (June 22) involving some skunks. Alison also had issues with a squirrel. The indie pop singer told her Twitter followers (@AFineFrenzy):

There is a squirrel the size of a house cat in my back yard. plumpy plumpy plumpkins! someone’s been nibbling on my avocados!

I am stuck in my car in my driveway, completely surrounded by skunks. Aaaahhhhhh!!!
safe and sound now. jeez louise, that was strangely scary.

@jwademezey there were only two, but they were trotting up to the car, tails up, and I thought for sure they were going to bring friends

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A Fine Frenzy ‘Electric Twist’ Video

Posted on April 7, 2010 by popdirt

is out with the music video to her new single ‘Electric Twist’, off the Los Anglees based singer songwriter’s second album ‘Bomb in a Birdcage’, out now on Virgin Records. The video features a cameo from YouTube sensation Dave Days. Watch it below.

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A Fine Frenzy ‘Lost Things’ Video

Posted on March 16, 2010 by popdirt

is out with the stop-motion film to her single ‘Lost Things’, a never released song from the Los Angeles singer songwriter. Watch the clip, written and directed by Angela Kohler, via YouTube below.

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A Fine Frenzy Reacts To Night With The Stars

Posted on March 6, 2010 by popdirt
A Fine Frenzy

(Alison Sudol) checked in on her Twitter (@AFineFrenzy) early Saturday (March 6) after being a bit star struck by celebs she had met Friday night. Sudol writes:

This day was completely and utterly surreal. I can’t quite grasp it… but it was amazing…
This morning I was in a tiny mountain town, dragging my suitcase into the car and watching the snow melt.
This evening, I was in the same room as Quentin Tarantino, Dustin Hoffman, Justin Timberlake and a whole load of other people.
Eating macaroons. and staring.
Maybe I wasn’t staring. I was just looking.. smiling… wondering if perhaps I’d fallen asleep in front a movie and was having a crazy dream.

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A Fine Frenzy Performs At ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Cast Tour

Posted on February 22, 2010 by popdirt

performed before the Q&A for ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Cast Tour at the Westfield Topanga Mall on February 13th in Topanga, California. Watch a clip from her appearance via YouTube below.

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A Fine Frenzy ‘Happier’ Video

Posted on February 22, 2010 by popdirt

is out with the music video to her new single ‘Happier’, off the Seattle, Washington singer songwriter’s second album ‘Bomb in a Birdcage’, out now on Virgin Records. Watch it via her MySpace below.

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