Avicii
A posthumous Avicii album will be released this summer

A posthumous Avicii album will be released this summer

It has nearly been a year since Avicii passed away. The Swedish DJ, whose real name was Tim Bergling, died by suicide at the age of 28. His publicist confirmed that he died nearly a year ago on Friday 20 April, 2018. His family released subsequent statements, saying how devastated they were to see their […]

7 years ago

Music, mental health and the struggle to connect

Music, mental health and the struggle to connect

Disclaimer: This article contains numerous references to suicide. “This place right here? This skull between my ears? That is a bad neighbourhood.” The words of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington during a radio interview recorded in February of 2017. “I should not be in there alone,” Bennington admitted in that same conversation. “I can’t be in there […]

8 years ago

WATCH: There is a huge public tribute taking place in Avicii’s hometown

WATCH: There is a huge public tribute taking place in Avicii’s hometown

Thousands have turned out to dance along to his hit songs in the packed-out city centre. Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, passed away at the age of 28 on Friday 20 April. The musician, producer and DJ, best known for his hit singles such as ‘Wake Me Up’ and ‘Hey Brother’, was found dead in Oman. […]

8 years ago

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