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“Goodbye Horses” Singer Q Lazzarus Has Passed Away

In today’s world, where people vie for viral fame through social media platforms and tired gimmicks, Diane Luckey’s brief but meaningful ascent to cinematic history was a true Cinderella story.…

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Julee Cruise, The Voice of Twin Peaks, has Passed Away

Lynchian songstress Julee Cruise, the ethereal voice haunting the roadhouse in the television show Twin Peaks, passed away on June 9, 2022. She was 65. Cruise’s death was announced by…

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Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher of Depeche Mode Dies at Age 60

While there are not enough words to describe how our hearts are broken by the tragic passing of Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher of Depeche Mode, we are saddened to report the…

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NYC Queer Alt-Punk Band The FMs Call It Quits Following Tragic Death of Frankie Rex

Frankie Rex, vocalist, and guitarist for NYC alt-punk duo The FMs, has tragically passed away. Bandmate Matte Namer announced this week on social media the choice to end the band’s…

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Steve Bronski of Bronski Beat Has Passed Away

Steve Bronski, né Steven Forrest, co-founder and keyboardist for the trailblazing British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, has died at 61. Bronski was raised working-class in Glasgow, leaving home multiple times primarily…

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808 State’s Andrew Barker has Passed Away

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has passed away. The announcement came this morning via a social media statement from the band on their Twitter account. “Its with…

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Olivier Libaux of Nouvelle Vague Has Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we learned Olivier Libaux of Nouvelle Vague has passed away at 57. The legendary musician brought a new artistry to the cover song, moulding…

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Delta 5 Founder and Singer Julz Sale Has Passed Away

With much sadness, we announce the loss of Julz Sale, founder and singer of Leeds-based postpunk act Delta 5. Delta 5 came from the same scene that produced such seminal…

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Cabaret Voltaire’s Richard H. Kirk has Passed Away

His head is not his memory. Visions coming, one, two, three. Trickle up, trickle down. Wearily, we come unwound. Richard H. Kirk, founding member of industrial icons Cabaret Voltaire and…

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Olli Wisdom of Specimen and the Legendary Batcave Has Passed Away

It is with heavy hearts we have to relay the tragic news of the passing of Olli Wisdom, singer, and co-founder of both the gothic rock band Specimen and the…

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