http://planetverge.com What's Hot & What's Important Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Episode 3: Visiting Mom in Seattle, Washington Sponsored by Peta2 and Veganessentials DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE: This week we headed up north to Seattle to break the big news to my parents, throw around some opinions, and deliver some delicious homemade vegan treats. I was a little nervous about how my mom will react ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/going-vegan-episode-3-visiting-mom-in-seattle-washington/ Hellogoodbye combine ukuleles, dance beats, and the most adorable lyrics ever.  They brought their pop rock sounds and affable demeanors to the Nokia Theater in New York City, where they talked to Planet Verge about what's really important:  The victors in the Zombies vs. Aliens vs. Vampires vs. Dinosaurs battle.  ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/on-the-verge-featuring-hellogoodbye/ Selling out the Vic in Chicago, Gomez kicked off their latest tour with a bang on Thursday. Well, a bang in a mild mannered, politely British sort of way. The back section of the main floor was unofficially reserved for people who wanted background music to their socializing, as it was ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/gomez-not-breaking-a-sweat/ The Postelles are splashing on to the pop/rock scene in major ways. Fresh from finishing a February residency at the Bowery Electric, performing at Carnegie Hall's The Who tribute concert with The Gaslight Anthem, and recording a rockin' Buddy Holly cover for Playboy.com, The Postelles just released a new EP, ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/spend-a-white-night-with-the-postelles/ Presenting... EPISODE 2: Taking the Alternative Sponsored by Peta2 and Veganessentials DYLAN’S DIARY FOR THIS EPISODE: Moving right along! In this episode I meet up with Jasmin Singer from www.ourhenhouse.com to share thoughts on the local community and different cuisine ideas at Herbivore Clothing, which is the place to go if you're looking for a nice ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/going-vegan-episode-2-taking-the-alternative/ Well, it finally came to an end. After months of build up and two weeks of nonstop coverage of sports that are only important once every four years, the Winter Olympics (coming to you from unexpectedly warm Vancouver) wrapped up on Sunday night, turned up the lights, cleaned up the ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/olympics-closing-ceremony-canada-tries-to-class-it-up/ Dylan and bandmate Jason fill up on vegan brownies. No meat. No eggs. No cheese. No Jello. Planet Verge challenged The Lives of Famous Men drummer Dylan Mandel to abstain from consuming animal products for one month and document the process for its On The Verge. The series, titled Going Vegan, will ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/on-the-verge-going-vegan-episode-1/ After my pal suggested I check out the Tortoise show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, I listened to a few songs online and headed over to the newer venue, thinking I had a handle on what the band was about. I could not have prepared for this. The frazzled employees working ... http://planetverge.com/2010/03/tortoise-words-are-overrated/ PV Girls reveal their boy band pasts during some downtime before a show. Hanson VS. Backstreet Boys VS. 'N Sync.. Find out who we think you should STILL be listening to! http://planetverge.com/2010/02/diary-of-a-planet-verge-girl-battle-of-the-boy-bands/ Alisha's PV life revolves around commuting from upstate New York to NYC and NJ for shows. Here's what she has to say about it. http://planetverge.com/2010/02/diary-of-a-planet-verge-girl-alisha-on-bad-drivers/