French musician Kavinsky found dead
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French DJ Kavinsky, known for 'Nightcall', found dead at his Paris home.
Kavinsky, known for the track 'Nightcall,' was found dead at his Paris home. The Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation to determine the cause of death, noting no suspicious elements were found at the scene. Commenters speculated about a stroke or excessive drinking, and the authorities said he had complained of headaches. He was a key figure in the synthwave genre and the Ed Banger Records scene.
What commenters are saying
The thread mourns Kavinsky as a pioneer of synthwave, with many recalling his impact through the film 'Drive.' One commenter noted he got into electronic music late after a friend gave him an Atari ST running Cubase. Several users recommended other French electro artists, including Carpenter Brut, Perturbator, and Gesaffelstein. One commenter corrected a mistranslation regarding the investigation: 'no suspect was found' was a mistranslation; the original French said 'no suspicious element was found.'