Overview

• Billy Daniel Bunter confirmed Downes’s death on Instagram, describing him as a devoted husband to Stella and proud father to Bea.
• XL Recordings issued an official statement praising his role in defining the ’90s rave sound with classics like “Sweet Harmony” and offering condolences to his family.
• Downes and Shane Heneghan formed Liquid in the early 1990s, debuting their self-pressed 1991 EP that featured what became the rave anthem “Sweet Harmony.”
• For the first time, XL Recordings has made Liquid’s early catalogue available on streaming services, including EPs such as “One Love Family,” “Closer,” and “Time To Get Up.”
• After parting ways with Heneghan, Downes continued releasing music solo under the Liquid alias for over 30 years, leaving a lasting impact on UK breakbeat culture.