Invisible Children - a non profit crew of artists, filmmakers, and visionaries dedicated to ending the longest-running war in Africa is at it again this year with another holiday benefit show hosted at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles.

Last year I had the honor of co-ordinating this benefit with my friends at Yours Truly, who helped me curate an all-star lineup of some of the biggest names in indie music: Cass McCombs, Guards, Mountain Man, Deer Tick, and Middle Brother. Not to get too hyperbolic but it was a dream, and one of my best memories of 2010. I remember sitting next to mega babe Rachel Bilson (of OC fame) watching Mountain Man, blinking out a few tears while trying to play it cool.

This year, they have outdone themselves, which is likely due to the fact that I am no longer in the office interrupting them with, “did you hear this song?” or “I made yet another mix, you guys!” With the combined forces of genius that are Kenny Laubbacher (the music guy) and Chadwick Gantes (IC’s reigning king of visual arts) stayed up until 2am at the office to create a gorgeous animated GIF show poster.

This year’s lineup includes: The Mountain Goats, Fruit Bats, Vetiver, Ivan & Alyosha, La Sera and No. If you haven’t heard these artists then you’re in luck, because Invisible Children put together a mixtape that you can grab here.

If you’re in the LA area on December 16th, then get your tickets now, because this show will sell out. Now let’s all swoon over last year’s Yours Truly video of Mountain Man + Middle Brother. Watch, below!