British experimental rock band Black Midi is mourning the loss of its guitarist, Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, who died at the age of 26 after a long battle with his mental health. The news was met with an outpouring of tributes on social media from fans and fellow musicians alike, with Rough Trade Records describing him as "an incredibly talented person who will be truly missed".
Kwasniewski-Kelvin's departure from the band in 2021 was due to struggles with his mental health, but despite this, he made an indelible mark on the group's sound. His unique blend of influences, which included pop-punk and classic rock, helped shape their energetic and progressive style, as showcased in their Mercury-prize-nominated debut album Schlagenheim.
The album, released in 2019, was widely praised by critics, with Pitchfork awarding it the coveted "best new music" rating. Its success catapulted Black Midi to the forefront of the musical scene, earning them a devoted fan base and critical acclaim.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin's family has paid tribute to him, saying he will be "always loved" and urging fans to check in with their own loved ones. The band, now down to a trio, expressed their support for Kwasniewski-Kelvin's recovery during his departure from the group.
In a poignant statement on social media, Rough Trade Records called on fans to take a moment to "check in with your loved ones" after Kwasniewski-Kelvin's passing. As news of his death spreads, fans and fellow musicians are taking to social media to pay tribute to the talented musician who left an indelible mark on the music world.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin's departure from the band in 2021 was due to struggles with his mental health, but despite this, he made an indelible mark on the group's sound. His unique blend of influences, which included pop-punk and classic rock, helped shape their energetic and progressive style, as showcased in their Mercury-prize-nominated debut album Schlagenheim.
The album, released in 2019, was widely praised by critics, with Pitchfork awarding it the coveted "best new music" rating. Its success catapulted Black Midi to the forefront of the musical scene, earning them a devoted fan base and critical acclaim.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin's family has paid tribute to him, saying he will be "always loved" and urging fans to check in with their own loved ones. The band, now down to a trio, expressed their support for Kwasniewski-Kelvin's recovery during his departure from the group.
In a poignant statement on social media, Rough Trade Records called on fans to take a moment to "check in with your loved ones" after Kwasniewski-Kelvin's passing. As news of his death spreads, fans and fellow musicians are taking to social media to pay tribute to the talented musician who left an indelible mark on the music world.
just heard about Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin... so young and full of life 
it's crazy how mental health can affect you, even with all the support around you 
he was part of something special with Black Midi, that album Schlagenheim is still one of my faves 
fans are showing great love for him, which is wonderful 
let's also not forget to check in with our own loved ones during this time 
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matt was such a young guy only 26 he had his whole life ahead of him 
it's crazy how mental health struggles can affect anyone, even super talented people like him 
Black Midi's sound was already kinda out of this world, but now it feels so empty without him 
his legacy will live on in their music though 
gotta keep checking in with my own fam tho
the band is still hurting from his departure in 2021, but they're all coming together now as a trio 
I'm still listening to Schlagenheim and it gives me chills every time 
it's like, he was already making a huge impact with black midi and they're still gonna miss him so much. i remember listening to schlagenheim for the first time and being blown away by his unique sound 
so sad he was a huge part of black midi's sound 
but i know it wasn't easy for him creating that music with his mental health struggles 
. Anyway, Black Midi's sound was always so unique and energetic 