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Kiwi musician and producer Reuben Winter, also known as Totems, has died at age 26.
“Reuben Samuel Winter 5/20/1994 – 9/17/2020,” his mother wrote on Twitter alongside a photo of what appeared to be her son as a child, standing on a pier.
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Winter had been recording hip-hop-infused and electronic music as Totems since 2012 and also recorded solo music under the name milk.
A funeral is planned in Auckland for today, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is only for Winter’s close family and friends, according to Emma Hall-Phillips, a friend of the family who is helping organize the service.
“It sucks because I had a great community of friends,” he said. Stuff Tuesday morning
Winter has a previously unreleased album, which will likely still be released, Hall-Phillips said. A commemorative concert is also being planned for when Auckland reaches level 1 and large groups can gather.
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Winter in 2015. He is remembered as “the most important central figure in local music in recent history.”
He had also worked with many influential New Zealand artists, including Caroles, Stoned Titan, and his first group, Bandicoot, in which he was playing at age 15.
Winter suffered from chronic pain and fatigue, fibromyalgia disease.
New Zealanders from all creative industries shared their pain on social media.
A Low Hum producer, Ian Jorgensen, wrote a long and heartfelt Facebook post.
“I have shared with many over the years that I firmly believe that Reuben has been the most important central figure in local music in recent history and one of the main reasons why so much exciting electronic and punk music was being created in New Zealand in the early 2010s, ”it says in part.
“Reuben was a stimulating force and anyone who witnessed the best underground music from New Zealand between 2010 and 2015 can say that Reuben was the catalyst and inspiration for much of the best.”
He said there was a clear distinction between Camp A Low Hum before and after Winter started playing there, which he did several times.
“It was not just Reuben’s astonishing talent and ability to conquer almost any form of music, making between the most innovative electronic music and instrument-based ‘traditional’ music in the country, while he could barely legally play in bars, but his The influence on the local music community is undeniable, ”Jorgensen wrote.
“There is a lot to be said for the brilliance of Reuben’s music (and how he made music with other people), but I also want to acknowledge that he was a great friend to his many friends,” announcer Martyn Pepperell wrote on Twitter.
“Reuben was funny, kind, and really listened. It will not be forgotten. “
Multi-instrumentalist Emily Edrosa echoed that sentiment, saying she was “devastated” by the loss of someone whose “incredible talent was only equaled by her kindness.”
She encouraged everyone who needed to speak to come to her.
“Reuben Winter was a vibrant, sweet and talented soul who gave so much,” tweeted music writer Sarah Gooding. “I am heartbroken that he is gone.”
Writers like Elizabeth Knox, Emma Neale and Kirstie McKinnon tweeted their sympathy.
Iona Winter asked the mourners to donate to the Music Helps charity in lieu of flowers.
Jorgensen also invited those who wanted to meet in Wellington to remember Winter to contact him through social media.
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