Pere Ubu’s David Thomas Dies at 71

Pere Ubu’s David Thomas Dies at 71

David Thomas, the founder and frontman of the influential, avant-garde rock band Pere Ubu, died yesterday (April 24) at his home in Brighton, England, the band wrote on Facebook. The statement attributed his death to a long illness, adding, “MC5 were playing on the radio. He will ultimately be returned to his home, the farm…

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Passion Pit Announce New York Residency

Passion Pit Announce New York Residency

Passion Pit have announced a short-notice residency at New York venue Deluxx Fluxx. Michael Angelakos will play Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Webster Hall basement venue for the four successive weeks starting on April 29 and 30. The shows—which are slated to start at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time each night—will feature old songs and…

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