Stereogum — Last night Carnegie Hall hosted the 24th annual benefit concert for Tibet House US, a non-profit organization geared toward preserving Tibetan culture. Patti Smith (covering Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day”), members of the National with Sufjan Stevens... more info

NME — The Tibet House US Benefit is curated by Philip Glass more info

Stereogum — Yesterday we heard about the impending launch of Neil Young’s PonoMusic through Kickstarter. Now the Kickstarter is live with a promo video featuring a dumbfounding parade of musical luminaries singing Pono’s praises. Watch Arcade Fire, Jack Whit... more info

NME — Event takes place on March 18 in Reykjavik more info

Consequence of Sound — Smith says "Stay" is the 2013 song of the year more info

Consequence of Sound — Hear new songs from The National, Antony, Lorde, The Weeknd, Patti Smith, and more. more info

Consequence of Sound — A lot of people liked this guy. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Robert Wilburn talks to Morning Edition about his new book, Johnny Cash: The Life. Stream the only film Lou Reed directed, Red Shirley. Patti Smith and Drowned in Sound remember Reed. Spin lists five great rap songs that sample Reed's... more info

USA Today Music — Smith says that Reed brought "the sensibility of art and literature" to rock music. more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus: Antony and the Johnsons, Patti Smith, and Santigold. more info