An Architect of Japanese Pop Pushes West

After recent endorsements from Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles, Haruomi Hosono, 79, returns to the U.S. with a new album and ...
VICE

Rock Music Pioneer Who Co-Founded One of Kurt Cobain’s Favorite Bands Dies at 74

David Fair founded art-punk band Half Japanese in 1974 with his brother, and their influence went far beyond the underground ...
Pitchfork

Half Japanese’s David Fair Dies at 74

David Fair, who co-founded the outré punk duo Half Japanese with his brother, Jad, has died. Jad Fair posted an uncaptioned photo of the pair together on Facebook yesterday (August 30), and confirmed ...
Consequence

David Fair, Half Japanese Co-Founder, Has Died

David Fair, co-founder of the influential DIY band Half Japanese, has died following several years of cancer treatment.

David Fair, Co-Founder of Art Rock Innovators Half Japanese, Dead at 74

David Fair, who co-founded the legendary art rock group Half Japanese with his brother Jad, has died at age 74.