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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Taylor Kirk of Timber Timbre Dies at 44

other · 2026-04-24

Taylor Kirk, the Canadian musician behind the project Timber Timbre, has died suddenly at age 44. The news was confirmed by close associates in a brief statement that did not disclose the cause of death. Kirk began Timber Timbre as a solo project in the mid-2000s, self-releasing two albums: Cedar Shakes (2006) and Medicinals (2007). His breakthrough came with the third album, Timber Timbre (2009), whose track "Magic Arrow" was featured in the TV series Breaking Bad and The Good Wife. Between 2011 and 2023, he released four more albums: Creep On Creepin’ On, Hot Dreams, Sincerely, Future Pollution, and Lovage.

Key facts

  • Taylor Kirk died at age 44
  • Cause of death not disclosed
  • Timber Timbre began as a solo project
  • Breakthrough album: Timber Timbre (2009)
  • "Magic Arrow" used in Breaking Bad and The Good Wife
  • Albums: Cedar Shakes (2006), Medicinals (2007), Creep On Creepin’ On, Hot Dreams, Sincerely, Future Pollution, Lovage

Entities

Artists

  • Taylor Kirk

Institutions

  • Timber Timbre

Locations

  • Canada

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