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Jason Molina, RIP

Jason Molina at Williamsburg Waterfront in 2009 (more by Chris La Putt)
Jason Molina

Jason Molina, who has recorded as Songs: Ohia, Magnolia Electric Co., and under his own name, passed away on Saturday (3/16), according to Chunklet. His death was due to organ failure caused by alcohol consumption.

Jason had been in and out of rehab since 2009, but in 2012 he resurfaced with a great collection of new songs, Autumn Bird Songs. In addition to that release, Jason put out some of the best lo-fi, slowcore, and folk of the ’90s and 00’s with his very impressive discography. You’ll be missed, Jason. Rest in peace.

Listen to a track from Autumn Bird Songs along with some classic songs and videos below…

Magnolia Electric Co. – “Farewell Transmission” in 2005

Jason Molina – “Heart My Heart”

Songs: Ohia – “The Black Crow”

Songs: Ohia – “Lioness”