Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, Black Midi founding guitarist, dies aged 26
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, founding guitarist of Black Midi, died aged 26 after a long battle with his mental health, his family said in a statement Monday.
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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, 26, founding guitarist of Black Midi, died after a long battle with his mental health, the family said in a statement Monday.
He helped form Black Midi at the BRIT School; their debut Schlagenheim (2019) received critical acclaim and a Mercury Prize shortlist.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin left Black Midi in 2021 citing mental health struggles; the band continued as a trio, later splitting in 2024.
Rough Trade called him "an incredibly talented person"; fellow musicians and fans paid tribute, urging people to check on loved ones and raise mental health awareness.
Support resources were listed in statements: Samaritans (UK/Ireland 116 123), US 988 lifeline, Australia Lifeline 13 11 14, and Befrienders Worldwide online.
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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin was the founding guitarist and vocalist of Black Midi from 2017 to 2020.
He left in January 2021 due to mental health issues and did not feature on subsequent material.
The band formed at the BRIT School, released their debut album Schlagenheim in 2019 which received critical acclaim and a Mercury Prize nomination, and played their first show in 2017.
The band continued as a trio, releasing Cavalcade in 2021 and Hellfire in 2022, before splitting in 2024.
Rough Trade called him an incredibly talented person, and fellow musicians and fans paid tribute, urging mental health awareness.
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