Dubstep Artist Olie Bassweight Found Dead in New Zealand

New Zealand DJ and dubstep producer Olie Bassweight was found dead at his residence in Wellington's Newtown neighborhood on Saturday evening, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The body of the artist, whose real name was Oliver Hayes, was discovered after police were called to the scene around 7:15pm, according to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard. A post-mortem examination is now being conducted, he said.

In a Facebook post, Hayes' sister Louise said "he was unexpectedly found dead" and suggested foul play may have been involved, although authorities have not disclosed whether or not they are treating the death as suspicious.

"There is a police investigation," she wrote. "It seems something terrible might have happened to him. We wait for answers."

Authorities are seeking to speak with anyone who may have encountered Hayes, 40, in the days leading up to his death, particularly residents of the apartment complex where he lived. One neighbor, who lives in a nearby apartment, reported hearing "screaming" between 6pm and 7pm on Saturday but said he was unsure of the source, according to Stuff.

Hayes was a stalwart of Aotearoa's electronic music community prior to his death. His music, according to his Beatport profile, "conjures images of the Aotearoan landscape - a geomusicalogical [sic] symbiosis forged through attending and playing at many outdoor festivals located throughout the beautiful South Island of New Zealand."

We at EDM.com extend our heartfelt support to Oliver Hayes, his family and loved ones during this difficult time.