music
January 12, 2026
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for rock band Black Midi, dies aged 26
Family statement said musician died ‘after a long battle with his mental health’
TL;DR
- Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for Black Midi, died at 26.
- His death followed a "long battle with his mental health."
- Kwasniewski-Kelvin was a key member in developing Black Midi's experimental rock sound.
- The band's debut album, "Schlagenheim" (2019), received critical acclaim and a Mercury prize shortlisting.
- He left Black Midi in 2021 due to mental health difficulties.
- His family urged others to check in with loved ones to prevent similar tragedies.
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