​DJ and producer Thomas Brückner, AKA Tomcraft, has died aged 49

Legendary DJ and producer Tomcraft, real name Thomas Brückner, has passed away aged 49, his family and friends have confirmed.

In a post shared across his social media platforms earlier today, Brückner’s family confirmed: “With a heavy heart we need to inform you that yesterday, the 15.07.2024, our beloved father and husband has passed away.”

“We will forever carry you in our hearts and love you until we’re reunited again. Sincerely, your family,” they wrote. His cause of death was not confirmed.

The Munich-hailing DJ and producer was best known for his revered brand of progressive house and trance. After meeting fellow German producer Eniac in 1996, the pair created a number of hits including ‘Viva’ and ‘Prosac’, both earning huge success in the early ‘00s.

In 2002, Tomcraft released ‘Loneliness’ which went on to top the charts a year later in the UK. He released a total of four albums, all in the span of just six years.

Between the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, Tomcraft was a resident DJ at KW – Das Heizkraftwerk, a legendary techno institution in Munich which shut down in 2003.

During his career, Tomcraft performed to crowds of 1.3 million at Berlin’s famed 2003 Love Parade, and played shows across the world in countries including Brazil, Japan, and South Africa.

Gemma Ross is Mixmag’s Assistant Editor, follow her on Twitter