Taylor Kirk, the frontman of the band Timber Timbre, has passed away at the age of 44. A spokesperson for Kirk confirmed his unexpected death on April 14 to CBC Music. The representative expressed deep sorrow over Taylor’s loss and emphasized that his musical legacy will endure through his timeless compositions.
Establishing his folk-noir persona as Timber Timbre in 2005, Kirk unveiled his debut album, “Medicinals,” in 2007. The third eponymous album of Timber Timbre made it to the longlist of the 2009 Polaris Music Prize, while the subsequent record, “Creep on Creepin’ On,” was shortlisted in 2011. Timber Timbre’s music found its way into various films and TV series, such as “Breaking Bad,” “Russian Doll,” and Sarah Polley’s “Stories We Tell.”
NPR Music once described Timber Timbre, led by the velvety-voiced crooner Taylor Kirk, as crafting hauntingly beautiful songs reminiscent of late-night murmurs emanating from a mysterious forest. Kirk’s performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk was likened to the ambiance found in David Lynch movies or the eerie allure of HBO’s “True Detective.”
Among the tracks featured in the Tiny Desk performance were “Run From Me” and “Grand Canyon.” Kirk’s latest Timber Timbre album, “Lovage,” released in 2023, marked his seventh studio album, showcasing his continued musical evolution.