French DJ Kavinsky, known for hit 'Nightcall,' found dead at home age 50

The French DJ was a leading figure in the house music movement known as the 'French Touch.' He wrote 'Nightcall,' which appeared in the film 'Drive' and which he performed at the 2024 Paris Olympic closing ceremony alongside Belgian pop star Angèle and French band Phoenix.

🔴 French DJ Kavinsky, producer of 'Nightcall', dies at 50

By FRANCE24

Kavinsky, French Producer and DJ Behind ‘Drive’ Opening Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies at 50

Kavinsky, the French electro music producer and DJ whose hypnotic anthem “Nightcall” became a cult classic after opening Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film “Drive,” died on Tuesday. He was 50. The artist was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. Authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his death, though no […]

By Elskes

Kavinsky Dies: French DJ Whose ‘Nightcall’ Track Opened Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Drive’ Was 50

French DJ Kavinsky, who was best known internationally for his ‘Nightcall’ track which opened Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2011 film Drive,  has died at the age of 50. French media reported that the music artist, producer and DJ was found dead at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening (July 28). The Paris Prosecutors Office said […]

By Melanie Goodfellow