Kavinsky, the French DJ and composer best known for the song “Nightcall,” has died at the age of 50. News of his death was reported from Paris, where the artist had long been associated with France’s electronic music scene.
He became widely recognized for “Nightcall,” the track closely linked to the 2011 film “Drive” starring Ryan Gosling. The song helped define the movie’s sleek, moody sound and introduced Kavinsky’s music to a much broader international audience.
Kavinsky built a reputation as a leading name in French electro-pop and synth-driven music. His work stood out for its cinematic feel and retro electronic style, making him a familiar figure to fans of both club music and film soundtracks.
French cultural figures reacted to the news, including Culture Minister Catherine Pégard, according to reports. Further details were not immediately clear, but his death marks the loss of an artist whose music left a lasting imprint on modern electronic pop culture.
