During this holiday season, I would like give a few big and special thank you(s) to a few people and companies who were part of the success that GreenShoelace had during late 2009 through 2010. Melissa Nastasi for her amazing work as Editor, and in many ways also Publisher; Hard Candy Shell for helping me create the idea of GSL back in 2007 and all creative design and digital strategy of the site and company; Marcus Smith and Nat Guy from Avoqa who filled in on a moments notice during the Heineken campaign to complete all outstanding creative and digital technology implementation; and finally all of the passionate volunteer writers, photographers, summer college writers, and the marketing interns who contributed during 2010. Read more for the full list......

Alex Winston is a music-making machine. Take a peek inside and see what this girl is all about.

See their new music video and a list of tour dates after the jump.

Royal Baths are getting ready to debut their album and are giving away a free download. Check it out here!

Summer Camp releases its first North American EP, and they're about to heat things up!

The duo strip down for their new music video. Be prepared to bare it all.

Download this mixtape here for free to add some Latin flavor to your partying this weekend!

The two companies will team for a new co-venture.

Bettie Serveert is on the road again, supporting their latest studio album.

The Giving Tree Band sure have a lot to give to their fans. Check it out here.