Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dead at 26
January 12, 2026 
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Black Midi Guitarist
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin
Dead at 26
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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin — who co-founded the English rock band Black Midi — has died.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin’s family released a statement saying the guitarist’s death followed “a long battle with his mental health.”
The statement said, “A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts … He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”
Kwasniewski-Kelvin formed his popular band with his BRIT School — a performing arts institution — classmates Geordie Greep, Cameron Picton, and Morgan Simpson.
They released their debut album, “Schlagenheim,” in 2019 through Rough Trade Records … but Kwasniewski-Kelvin stepped away from the group before their sophomore album, “Cavalcade,” in 2021. The band broke up three years later.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin was 26.
RIP
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