Australian singer-songwriter and musical director, Jack Colwell has died at the age of 34.
The Guardian reports Colwell's death on Thursday has shocked family and friends.
The Sydneysider was "looking forward to releasing new music [with a second album] soon" according to his Facebook post as recently as two weeks ago.
He spoke to scenestr sister site, FROOTY, during the pandemic. "I have been devastated not to be able to tour 'SWANDREAM', a work I have poured so much of myself into. I had plans to tour through the UK and Europe as well as Australia and it’s been challenging at times to let that go."
Jack's breakout track 'Don't Cry Those Tears' topped the AMRAP AirIt charts, even spawning a remix by HEALTH. Since, he's played shows around the country and even a headline appearance at Sydney Opera House, accompanied by a string quartet.