Rolling Stone — In her new memoir, Just Kids, Patti Smith tells of a night in New York when she saw Kris Kristofferson — an Oxford-educated, ex-Army songwriter struggling to make it in Nashville — sing his tune “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin, who soon... more info

Spinner.com — On the heels of their debut album, 'The Big Black & the Blue,' which was released in January, Swedish sister duo Klara and Johanna Soderberg are getting ready to bring their folksy harmonies to America for the first time. Though only 17 and 19 respec... more info

ContactMusic — Punk legend PATTI SMITH and THE FLAMING LIPS guitarist STEVEN DROZD have joined stars paying tribute to late rocker MARK LINKOUS.The Sparklehorse musician's body was found... more info

NME — 'He was a good dude,' Albini writes of late Sparklehorse leader more info

Guardian Music — Patti Smith, Steve Albini and Radiohead's Colin Greenwood have paid tribute to the late singer, who took his own life on SaturdayNews of Mark Linkous's death has led to an outpouring of tributes, including remembrances by Patti Smith, Steve Albini an... more info

Guardian Music — Maida Vale Studios, LondonFresh from revelations that her biggest hit, You're So Vain, might be about a man called David, Carly Simon does another surprising thing tonight: she plays her first ever concert in the UK. Now 65, and wearing a miniskirt a... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Bookworm interviews Patti Smith today about her memoir, Just Kids. Singer-songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg joins WXPN's Wolrd Cafe for an interview and live performance. Geoffrey Becker talks to the Colorado Springs Independent about his debut novel, ... more info

Rolling Stone — • Shaun White’s Big Air, Hair: The New Issue • Lil Wayne Cameos at NYC Jay-Z Show • Corgan on Critics, Simpson: Preview the Story • James Murphy Talks New LCD Soundsystem • Jane’s Addiction Lose Eric Avery • Watch the White Stripes’... more info

Rolling Stone — “Carnegie Hall, I apologize for what I’m about to do,” said surprise guest Patti Smith last night at a Who tribute concert at the famed New York venue before launching into a snarling punk version of “My Generation,” during which she spit o... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Patti Smith is doing a string of shows called An Evening of Words and Music in the UK. 03/21 London @ Union Chapel 03/22 Oxford @ Holywell Music Room 03/24 Glasgow @ Oran Mor 03/25 Gateshead @ The Sage 2 03/26 Leamington Spa @ The Assembly ... more info