# Remembering Doug Shaw Highlife

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-05-31T18:25:26+00:00
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## Resource

A beloved indie music force has passed: Doug Shaw, aka Highlife, died at 43 from a stroke, leaving behind a vibrant legacy. Hailing from London and rooted in New York’s underground scene, he played guitar with soulful folk-blues grit, toured with Janka Nabay, contributed to bands like Gang Gang Dance, and released solo work under D.S. — most recently with Animal Collective’s Geologist. Drag City Records hailed him as a profound, effervescent thinker whose music evoked history and landscapes. Tributes poured in from Cass McCombs, Lizzi Bougatsos, and Alexis Taylor, calling him a genius and a kind soul. A memorial is set for tonight at Union Pool — a place he knew well — to honor a musician whose voice and spirit will be deeply missed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0720489f0ddf47c9

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