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Australian singer-songwriter Jack Colwell dead at 34 READ MORE: Children's TV star Fiona MacDonald dies aged 67 By Stephen Bisset For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:45, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 00:50, 5 October 2024 e-mail View comments Australian singer-songwriter Jack Colwell has died at age 34, on the cusp of releasing his anticipated second album. An obituary in The Guardian confirmed the tragic news. However, a cause of death has not been revealed.
Despite only releasing one album, Swandream, in 2020, Jack had a major role behind the scenes in the Australian music industry for years and worked on projects such as arranging vocals for indie pop outfit Architecture in Helsinki. The album was a critical success, with NME declaring it one of the best Australian albums of that year. Jack was also a passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ issues.
In 2016, he released the song No Mercy in honour of Brisbane teenager Tyrone Unsworth, who died by suicide after being bullied for his sexual orientation. Speaking to The Queer AV at the time, Jack said he had no tolerance for bullying. 'To me, No Mercy links my experience of homophobia from my childhood to who I am today in my adult life as an out gay man,' he said.
'It is a reclaiming of the self, and a refusal of homophobic language. The song acts as mirror to the bully, to challenge them with their own words and direct the spotlight back upon them, and their shameful actions. I have no tolerance for bullying.
' Australian singer-songwriter Jack Colwell has died at age 34, on the cusp of releasing his anticipated second album Jack's final social media post revealed that he was on the cusp of releasing his sophomore album. 'Hi all - looking forward to releasing some new music soon,' he wrote on Facebook last month. 'The mixes are nearly done and the mastering is booked in.
I’ve been saying for ages that LP2 will be with you soon and that day isn’t too far off!' ARIA award-winning songwriter Sarah Blasko, who produced Jack's debut album, took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartfelt tribute to her late friend. Despite only releasing one album, Swandream, in 2020, Jack had worked behind the scenes in the Australian music industry for years working on projects such as arranging vocals for indie pop outfit Architecture in Helsinki The album was a critical success with NME declaring it one of the best Australian albums of that year Read More Legendary New Zealand singer dead at 81 after a year-long battle with cancer Posting a pic of the pair together, Sarah said that Jack was one of her 'most favourite people in the world.' 'One of my favourite people in this whole wide world, who possessed the charm of a thousand princes & a musical spirit like no other has passed into another realm.
Good night darling Jack, changed forever by your presence,' Sarah wrote. Sarah's followers were quick to offer their condolences and own memories of Jack. A beautiful, talented human.
It was always such a joy to be in his company,' one commented. ARIA award-winning songwriter Sarah Blasko, who produced Jack's debut album, took to Instagram on Friday to share a heartfelt tribute to her late friend Comedian Gen Fricker, who had been friends with Jack since high school, and performed with him in the outfit Jack Cowell and the Owls, also paid tribute to the songwriter, revealing she was 'devastated and furious.' Another offered: 'A wonderful human and such a kind soul - he touched the lives of so many and will be so terribly missed - the world will not be the same without you Jack.
' Comedian Gen Fricker, who had been friends with Jack since high school, and performed with him in the outfit Jack Cowell and the Owls, also paid tribute to the songwriter, revealing she was 'devastated and furious.' 'We met when we were 14 and loved him instantly. My first best friend,' she wrote.
'I have spent nearly two thirds of my life loving him, even in the years we didn't speak, because I knew when I saw him next, we'd just pick up where we left off. 'I am devastated and furious.' An obituary in The Guardian confirmed the tragic news, however a cause of death has not been revealed Obituaries Brisbane Share or comment on this article: Australian singer-songwriter Jack Colwell dead at 34 e-mail Add comment.
