# Kavinsky, French electro-pop musician, dies at 50

French DJ and electropop musician Kavinsky has died at age 50. He was best known for his hit "Nightcall," featured in the film Drive. His music helped define the synthwave genre and influenced modern pop culture.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c204n74xyv3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:35:13 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/29/kavinsky-french-music-producer-dies-aged-50-drive-soundtrack-nightcall) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:17 GMT

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/29/dj-kavinsky-known-for-his-track-nightcall-found-dead-at-his-paris-home) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:54:37 +0000