The artist had released on Mau5trap and collaborated with Grimes.
Garret Falls Lockhart (30), better known as the artist i_o, passed away this November 23rd. No cause of death has been announced yet.
The news of his death was confirmed by the following statement through his official social media platforms: ‘On Monday, November 23rd, the world lost a beautiful soul, Garrett Falls Lockhart, also known as i_o. This extremely talented spirit taught us that even if nothing matters, you can still lead with love. Garrett’s truth and soul live on through the music he shared’.
Lockhart had become a staple of the EDM scene over the past years, having released music via Deadmau5’ Mau5trap label. Just last year, he even collaborated with Grimes on her ‘Miss Anthropocene’ album.
Read some of the tributes paid to Garret from his colleagues below.
— i_o (@i_oofficial) November 24, 2020
RIP Mate, I hope you find your peace. Keep spinning them tunes up there. ❤️
— CAMELPHAT (@CamelPhat) November 25, 2020
I really am speechless
Rest In Peace GarretThis year is fucking shit pic.twitter.com/KeTEXmB74n
— RΞZZ (@OfficialRezz) November 24, 2020
I had the pleasure of getting to know i_o over the past year. Garrett played several livestreams for us during quarantine & his smile made a lasting impression.
Rest In Peace to a beautiful soul, you will be deeply missed, may your music and spirit live on forever 🖤 pic.twitter.com/K9cKiWdVuE
— Pasquale Rotella (@PasqualeRotella) November 25, 2020