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Weaver founded Deep Sea Arcade as a teenager with his friend Nic McKenzie, but they didn t release their first album, Outlands, until 2012.
The album was noted for its 60s-inspired sound and received critical acclaim.
He had been diagnosed with bowel cancer, his family told Double J in a statement
Their sophomore effort, 2018 s Blacklight, was recorded by Grammy-winning producer Eric J Dubowsky, who was this week recognised at the APRA Music Awards for his work with Vera Blue.
Blacklight brought them wider attention, but ended up being their last LP.
According to the Music Network, concert promoter Michael Chugg described Deep Sea Arcade in 2013 as one of the best bands in Australia .
Nick Weaver of Deep Sea Arcade Dies Aged 37
Nick Weaver of Sydney band Deep Sea Arcade has died at the age of 37. His family announced that Nick was only diagnosed with bowel cancer weeks ago.
In a statement to radio Double J Nick’s family said, “He was in the midst of many projects including recording a new album with The Tambourine Girls, a disco record with Salmon Brothers, as well as a solo record, which his bandmates have pledged to finish and release soon.
“His creativity was only just blossoming, and he will be greatly missed.”
Deep Sea Arcade released their first record, the ‘Don’t Be Sorry’ EP in 2010. The album ‘Outlands’ was released in 2012. A second album ‘Blacklight’ came out in 2018.
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