The ultimate outsider artist died yesterday. Here we remember the singular genius of Daniel JohnstonThere’s a phrase they’re fond of using in Austin. You can find it on T-shirts, on mugs, on bumper stickers. It says ‘Keep Austin Weird’, and it serves to celebrate the countercultural hub that is the capital of Texas. The phrase is often u...

"For me, it’s very personal."Linkin Park's Chester Bennington performs liveChester Bennington‘s widow Talinda has called on fans to share video messages highlighting the importance of mental health. Read More: Chester Bennington Obituary: 1976-2017 The Linkin Park frontman passed away in July 2017 at the age of 41. It was confirmed ...

I'm not okay...Joe Jonas and Gerard WayJoe Jonas appears to have let slip that My Chemical Romance are set to reunite imminently. Read More: An Obituary for My Chemical Romance Gerard Way and co. parted ways back in 2013, though there have been many calls from fans for them to reform. In February, Way responded to rumours of a return to the [&a...

Six years since we lost them: RIP, Black ParadeMy Chemical RomanceSix years ago today, My Chemical Romance announced their split on March 22, 2013. This blog was originally published on NME shortly after. Revisit the NME MCR obituary…  Goodbye then, My Chemical Romance. The melodramatic pop-punkers – Queen Day, you might say – hav...

The frontman passed away earlier this monthThe 1997 hit led to more work for the pairKool Keith and Ced Gee have shared their memories of the late Keith Flint. The Prodigy frontman was found dead in his home earlier this month. The NME Obituary: Keith Flint, 1969-2019: the twisted face of rave, the beating heart of The Prodigy Ced Gee, TR Love, ...