Luis Vasquez, the driving drive behind post-punk/darkwave venture the Soft Moon, died in Los Angeles early Friday at age 44, based on the L.A. County coroner.
A submit on the Soft Moon’s official social media accounts confirmed the loss of life, however no trigger was given within the assertion.
Vasquez’s loss of life is said to 2 different deaths on the Los Angeles non-public residence. Those two people have been recognized by the coroner as 46-year-old John “Juan” Mendez — a famous Los Angeles techno DJ additionally who recorded underneath the identify Silent Servant, whose loss of life was confirmed by his administration, based on stories — and 43-year-old Simone Ling, who was reportedly Mendez’s associate. The coroner didn’t verify the reason for loss of life for any of the people.
“It is with great sadness that we announce our dear friend, Luis Vasquez has passed away,” learn a press release on the Soft Moon’s Facebook web page. “Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and extended music family. We ask to respect their privacy during this difficult time…This is a huge loss and our hearts are broken.”
Vasquez began the Soft Moon as a home-recording venture that developed into a well-liked post-punk/darkwave venture. The music, initially meant just for Vasquez and some associates, its hypnotic sounds established a worldwide fan base.
The Soft Moon toured with such acts as Depeche Mode, Interpol, and Mogwai, and launched 5 albums.
Last yr, the Soft Moon performed the Cruel (*44*) Festival in Pasadena.
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