Both Goner and Matador are now confirming that Jay Reatard passed away last night.
That sucks. I wasn't the biggest fan of his, but when he was on he could fucking rip. Check out the video for "Ain't Gonna Save Me" below. I can't think of a better match between sound and image for an artist. Jay Reatard, at his best, sounded like a birthday party riot/water balloon fight.
(via Matador).
