obituary
Jack Chick Is Dead but His Horrible, Ridiculous Cartoons Will Never Die
The fundamentalist Christian, who died on Sunday, created a world of sin and death. As an awkward teenager, I loved his bizarre, stupid genius.
Dead or Alive Frontman Pete Burns Dies Aged 57
The trailblazing singer has been described by friends and family as "a true visionary."
Golf Legend Arnold Palmer Dies at 87
His impact on the game, and the lives of many, will certainly resonate for generations to come.
Synth Pioneer Don Buchla Has Died at the Age of 79
He pioneered modular synthesis and created instruments that are still in use today.
How Trans Performer Alexis Arquette Kept Hollywood on Its Toes
Alexis's life—from their outfits to their acting—defied convention in all forms and practiced a maverick brand of trans activism we could all learn from today.
Legendary Jamaican Ska Pioneer Prince Buster Has Died at 78
The Jamaican musician who helped pioneer ska music in the 60s and who provided inspiration for a generation of musicians including Madness has died.
Florida Death Metal Greats Obituary Just Dropped a Brutal New Single, "Loathe"
The gods of death are back! Stream a brand-new track from their upcoming live album, '10,000 Ways to Die.'
Seymour Papert, a Pioneer of Artificial Intelligence and Kids Coding, Has Died
Papert’s work was dedicated to using technology to help kids learn.
Miss Cleo, the Beloved TV Psychic, Has Died
We will never forget her infectious catchphrase, "Call me now!"
Remembering Alan Vega's Screams
John Fell Ryan, of New York experimentalists Excepter, reflects on how the late Suicide frontman's yowls soundtracked his life's best and worst moments.
Terence Hannum of Locrian's New Novel, 'Beneath the Remains,' Is Pure Death Metal Escapism
The experimental musician tackles his greatest challenge yet: a poignant novel about two brothers, set in death metal-era Florida.
Prince Wrote About Women in a Way That Most Contemporary Male Artists Still Can't
Women usually exist in men’s songs as passive objects, which is to not exist at all. With Prince, they were addressed with awe and empathy.