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Kavinsky, the Synthwave Icon, Has Passed | Music News
French synthwave legend Kavinsky, known for the Drive anthem “Nightcall,” has died at 50—his passing sparking global mourning. Blending retro video game vibes with cinematic electronic beats, he rose to fame with 2013’s OutRun and later collaborated with The Weeknd and Phoenix. His quirky “zombie musician” persona and visual flair made him a cult icon, while French leaders hailed him as a national treasure. A 2024 re-release of “Nightcall” with Phoenix and Angèle, performed at the Paris Olympics, proved his timeless appeal—and his joyful, unpretentious philosophy of music remains his lasting…
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