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Black Midi Co-Founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26

His family announced the death via Rough Trade, citing a long struggle with mental health.

Overview

  • The family’s statement was shared on Rough Trade’s Instagram, and no additional circumstances were disclosed.
  • Kwasniewski-Kelvin co-founded the band at the BRIT School and performed on the acclaimed 2019 debut Schlagenheim, which was Mercury Prize–nominated.
  • He stepped away in January 2021 to focus on mental health and did not appear on Cavalcade or Hellfire, though he received songwriting credits.
  • The remaining members ended the project indefinitely in 2024 as they pursued separate paths.
  • Artists and fans posted tributes on the label’s announcement, and the family urged people to check in on loved ones.