Revered music producer and musician Steve Albini has died at the age of 61. He suffered a heart attack at his recording studio in Chicago.

Staff of Albinis Electrical Audio operation confirmed news of his death to Pitchfork on Wednesday.

The alt-rock icon recorded classic albums like Nirvanas In Utero and Pixies Surfer Rosa, among others, as well as fronting the beloved punk and noise bands Shellac and Big Black.