She was 66, according to Rolling Stone.
According to her publicity firm, Sobule passed away early Thursday morning, May 1, in a devastating house fire at her home in Woodbury, Minnesota. The Star Tribune reported that police in Woodbury are looking into the cause of the fire at the house where Sobule was discovered.
Sobule’s passing comes just weeks ahead of the scheduled release of two upcoming projects, including a 30th anniversary reissue of her breakthrough self-titled Atlantic Records album.
Sometimes described as one of the most underrated and underappreciated talents of the 1990s, Sobule carved out a space in music that was as honest as it was fearless. Her career spanned over three decades, during which her music addressed powerful topics like the death penalty, anorexia, and LGBTQ+ rights.