Sean Martin, the singer and guitarist for Liverpool indie pop band The Night Café, has suddenly passed away at the age of 26.

The cause of his death has not been shared publicly.

The band posted an announcement of Martin's passing on their Twitter page. "We are devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean. Words can’t describe the pain we are feeling right now, we’re still struggling to process it all. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of Sean’s family and friends during this difficult time.

"Sean was not just our band mate, he was our childhood best friend that we shared so many memories with before the band even started. We made so many more memories along the way and achieved things we only dreamt of that we will cherish forever.

"His memory will live on forever in our hearts and through the music he put out into the world for you all."

We are devastated to share the sudden passing of our best friend Sean. Words can’t describe the pain we are feeling right now, we’re still struggling to process it all. We ask everyone to respect the privacy of Sean’s family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/cRSUa7tIoi

— The Night Café (@nightcafeband) November 6, 2023

The Night Cafe formed in 2014, putting out their debut EP Get Away From The Feeling in 2017 before following it with their debut album in 2019, 0151. Their most recent release was 2021's For Better Days EP.

Their music has reached great heights, rising to the top of the ranks of the indie pop scene: they've supported some of the biggest names including Blaenavon and Sundara Karma, and have played countless festivals around the world.