LargeHeartedBoy — RIP, singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt. Kristin Hersh has set up a fund to help defray his medical expenses. The Daily Swarm collects tributes to the man from Jeff Mangum, Michael Stipe, Patti Smith, and others. Watch a few scenes from Speed... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — War Child Canada's retrospective album, War Child: 10, is available NOW on iTunes and in store. The album marks the 10th anniversary of the charity’s founding in Canada. War Child: 10 features a selection of some of the extraordinary music don... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Of course there are dozens of options for New Year’s Eve 2010. Here’s a musical guide: Patti Smith is at Bowery Ballroom (sold out). Chuck Berry is at B.B. Kings at 8 pm and 11 pm.Tickets are $98. Mariah Carey is at Madison Square Garden. Ticket... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tibet House US will hold its 20th Annual Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on Friday, February 26th. Philip Glass, the concert's Artistic Director, once again brings together an original line-up of contemporary artists including Patti Smith, Jesse Smi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "When I saw Tom Verlaine play for the first time, I realized he had 'it,' and all my life I've looked to try and teach people 'it' and usually come away with great despair," Lloyd said. "You can teach harmony,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "When I saw Tom Verlaine play for the first time, I realized he had 'it,' and all my life I've looked to try and teach people 'it' and usually come away with great despair," Lloyd said. "You can teach harmony,... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonAfrican artists have always been particularly open to outside influences, but this concert was remarkable both for the extraordinary array of styles and the skill with which they were blended together.Richard Bona is a distinguished ... more info

Guardian Music — The Zambri sisters might not have the allure of Patti or Siouxsie, but they create exotic and experimental music with a seemingly aimless diversityHometown: New York.The lineup: Jessica and Cristi Jo Zambri on vocals, plus Chris, Andy and Carrie on i... more info

Stereogum — The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame celebrated a quarter century as the self-appointed, oft-suspect gatekeeper for canonical artists in the rock world (no Guided By Voices, no Replacements, no etcs. -- no vote of confidence, RRHOF dudes) with a pair of c... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are now on sale (@ noon) for the second Arctic Monkeys / Screaming Females show at Terminal 5 Tickets are now on sale (@ noon) for the third Passion Pit show at Terminal 5 Tickets are on sale... more info