Sad news reached us last week when we learned that Hamish Kilgour, co-founding member (along with his brother David) of the seminal New Zealand band The Clean, was discovered dead at age 65 at Christchurch, after going missing for more than a week, according to reports. No cause of death has as yet been given. A longtime favorite of ours, The Clean also massively influenced other favorites as something of a blueprint of what would come to be called indie-rock, including Yo La Tengo, Guided By Voices, and Pavement, among others. I had the good fortune to interview both Hamish and his brother Da ..read more

The Clean (L-R): Drummer-singer Hamish Kilgour, guitarist-singer David Kilgour, bassist Robert Scott. Sad news reached us last week when we learned that Hamish Kilgour, co-founding member (along with his brother David) of the seminal New Zealand band The Clean, was discovered dead at age 65 at Christchurch, after going missing for more than a week, according to reports. No cause of death has as yet been given. A longtime favorite of ours, The Clean also massively influenced other favorites as something of a blueprint of what would come to be called indie-rock, including Yo La Tengo, Guided By ..read more

“Dear friends, family and fans, It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved friend and musical colleague, Rachel Lee Nagy. There are no words to fully articulate our grief as we remember a life cut short, still vital and inspirational to all who knew and loved her. With the Detroit Cobras Rachel Nagy carried the torch of Rock, Soul and R&B to fans all over the world. More than just a performer, she embodied the spirit of the music itself and vaulted it to new heights with her own deeply affecting vocal power. I know that I am not alone when I say th ..read more