Obituaries
British Music Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Jamal Edwards
After the SB.TV founder passed away yesterday at 31, legions of musicians and fans celebrate his huge impact on UK rap and grime.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Monk Who Taught Mindfulness to the West, Has Died at 95
Exiled from his homeland by war, the Vietnamese monk left a lasting impact on Western culture by teaching the Buddhist philosophy of mindfulness.
Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins, Pilot During the Moon Landing, Dies at 90
Michael Collins did not walk on the Moon, but his role in the historic Apollo 11 mission was every bit as vital.
British Dance Music Has Lost an Icon in Andrew Weatherall
The DJ, producer and writer was one of the storied few who changed UK clubbing forever.
An Incomplete History of Humans Killing ‘Miracle’ Animals
In honour of the late but great frog in the pepper, here are some other extraordinary animals killed by bureaucrats or just plain old human ineptitude.
A Big Fuck You to the Instagram 'Following' Tab
The platform is saying goodbye to the feature that allows you to see what other users are doing. Good riddance.
David Berman Knew Exactly How to Find Beauty in Sadness
Across a long career of music, poetry, and visual art, the Silver Jews songwriter married despair and absurdity. Few artists better reflected how complicated it is to be alive.
Toni Morrison Told the Story of America
Morrison died Tuesday at the age of 88. Her life was not just the American dream; it was the inherent impossibility of the Black American dream made real.
RIP Jake Phelps
The longtime 'Thrasher' editor dedicated his life to skateboarding, and it won't be the same without him.
Keith Flint Showed 90s Kids We Could Be Fearless and Raw
The frontman, who died at the age of 49, will inspire a generation with his wild legacy in electronic music.
Roger, the Ripped-as-all-Hell Kangaroo, Has Died
Roger, a kangaroo who rose to global fame due to his incredible physicality, has died. He was 12.
Pete Shelley's Solo Career is Worth Shouting About as Much as The Buzzcocks
From club banger "Homosapien" to the doomy and disco-y “I Surrender,” his 80s electro output is long overdue a revaluation.