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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Anita Lane, of The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party, Has Passed Away
Anita Lane, the brilliant artist known for her work in The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds, has left this mortal coil. Lane was a pioneer in the exploration of…
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Legendary Sisters of Mercy Producer Jim Steinman Dead At 73
A total eclipse of a broken heart, as the music world fell into sadness today, with news of Monday’s passing of legendary songwriter, composer, and producer Jim Steinman. He was…
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