Musician Jose “Luis” Vasquez of Soft Moon was one of three people found dead of a suspected fentanyl overdose in a Los Angeles loft, along with techno DJ Silent Servant and his wife.
Vasquez, 44, was found dead Thursday with the DJ, real name John “Juan” Mendez, and Mendez’s wife, Simone Ling, 43, after a welfare check, sources told the Los Angeles Times.
Although the coroner has not released the cause of death, it is being investigated as a possible fentanyl overdose after equipment was found at the scene in the DJ’s attic, the newspaper’s sources said.
Vasquez gained a global fan base with his post-punk project Soft Moon, and released five albums as well as several remixes and EPs. He also toured with acts including Depeche Mode, Interpol, and Mogwai.
“It is with great sadness that we announce our dear friend Luis Vasquez has passed away,” Soft Moon’s social media page confirmed, without elaborating on the cause.
Jose “Luis” Vasquez of Soft Moon was one of three people found dead of a suspected fentanyl overdose in a Los Angeles attic. Redferns The three were found Thursday at Mendez and Ling’s residence at Pacific Electric Lofts on Jalan Utama. Instagram/@the_soft_moon
“Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and extended musical family. We ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time … This is a great loss and our hearts are broken.”
The Soft Moon is a house recording project that evolved into a popular post-punk/darkwave act. Vasquez is set to perform at shows and festivals in Denmark, Georgia, Turkey and Greece next month, according to his website.
Mendez is a famous LA techno DJ who records under the name “Silent Server.”
DJ Silent Servant was also found dead with his wife. Instagram/@silentservant77
“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Juan, Silent Servant + Luis, Gentle Moon,” tweeted Rachel Grace Almeida music mag Crack.
“Two Latino artists whose heritage and contributions to techno, darkwave + industry have been synthesized by this fact. Mourning their loss today, and every day.”
Actor and producer Peter Van Hoesen called him “one of the best in electronic music”
“Very surprised and saddened by the passing of Juan Mendez from this life. Thank you Silent Server.”
Simone Ling is 43 years old. Facebook/Silent Server
The three were found Thursday at Mendez and Ling’s Pacific Electric Lofts residence on Main Street after a welfare check sought by Vasquez’s wife, according to LA Times sources.
Vasquez made his musical debut in 2010. His latest project, an instrumental from his 2022 album “Exister,” was released in December 2023.
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