Renowned vocalist, guitarist, and producer Steve Albini, known for his work on albums that pushed boundaries in the alternative music scene, died from a heart attack Tuesday in Chicago at age 61.

The news was confirmed to Pitchfork by staff at his studio, Electrical Audio.

Albini established himself as the frontman for bands including Big Black, Rapeman, and Shellac. He also produced — or, in his preferred term, engineered — albums for numerous artists including Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and Page and Plant. He maintained a strong DIY and punk ethos, resisting streaming services and refusing to take royalties for music he produced.

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