Singer-songwriter and activist Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl” and her bold, satirical storytelling, died in a house fire on May 1, 2025, just days before her scheduled Colorado performances. She was 66. A pioneer in alternative music and LGBTQ+ advocacy,

Sobule’s work tackled issues from reproductive rights to political division. Her final projects, including a musical and a special album reissue, will be released posthumously.