At just 25 years of age, EDM musician Charles Ingalls, aka CharlestheFirst, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. The news of his tragic demise was announced by his band Lab Group on social media:“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce this. Early this morning our beloved Charles Elias Ingalls passed away in his sleep.”Lab Group@LABGRPIt is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce this.Early this morning our beloved Charles Elias Ingalls passed away in his sleep. Amongst many things, Charles was a larger than life presence that deeply moved and affected all who knew him. (cont)3:09 AM · Dec 11, 202163552036It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce this.Early this morning our beloved Charles Elias Ingalls passed away in his sleep. Amongst many things, Charles was a larger than life presence that deeply moved and affected all who knew him. (cont) https://t.co/yiQ8RKzS9IThe singer was reportedly found dead by a friend inside his hotel room near McGavock Pike in Nashville around 10.28 am. He was set to appear in a show at The Caverns concert hall in Pelham on Saturday.The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is currently investigating the mysterious death of the musician. Authorities mentioned there was no evidence of trauma in Charles’ body but did not reveal the immediate cause of death. Investigators are currently awaiting toxicology and autopsy reports.Everything to know about musician Charles IngallsCharles Ingalls was best know by his stage name CharlestheFirst (Image via The Lab Group/Instagram)Charles Ingalls was a 25-year-old EDM musician from California. He was best known by his stage name CharlestheFirst and was part of the three-piece EDM band, the Lab Group.He was born in 1996 in the Sierra Nevada Mountains region. According to Eugene Weekly, Charles started singing early on in life and wanted to become a rapper. He was reportedly passionate about storytelling and poetry from a young age. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe youngster made a significant impact on the EDM scene over the past few years and contributed to albums like The Ascent and SOLUS. He joined hands with Kyle Bishoff (Supertask) and Robert Hunter (Potions) to form the Lab Group and released their self-titled EP this summer.He was also part of the Kompass Music Group and performed in festivals like Electric Forest.The Lab Group mentioned that the performer was known for his “larger than life” presence and was a great son, brother and friend:“Amongst many things, Charles was a larger than life presence that deeply moved and affected all who knew him. A son, a brother, a friend, a poet, and an absolutely brilliant musician. He lived his life with a sense of magic and inspiration that most people only dream of.”The news of Charles’ tragic demise left the EDM industry in shock. Several colleagues and fans took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the musician:Conscious Electronic𓂀@ConsciousElecGone, but never forgotten.🍃Charles Ingalls, aka CharlestheFirst1996-20214:34 AM · Dec 11, 2021392121Gone, but never forgotten.🍃Charles Ingalls, aka CharlestheFirst1996-2021 https://t.co/ljdbnqUgAOConscious Electronic𓂀@ConsciousElecAs we reflect on this tragedy, and remember the impact Charlesthefirst made in the bass community, our deepest sympathies go out to everyone who worked, lived, and played alongside Charles Ingalls. To his family, the @LABGRP guys, and his entire team…Our hearts break w you💔4:37 AM · Dec 11, 2021121As we reflect on this tragedy, and remember the impact Charlesthefirst made in the bass community, our deepest sympathies go out to everyone who worked, lived, and played alongside Charles Ingalls. To his family, the @LABGRP guys, and his entire team…Our hearts break w you💔Dylan@dgrish47RIP Charles Ingalls, your music truly spoke to me and got me through so much. I flew for the first time all the way across the country to see you play in Wyoming. You were the center of the best week of my life. #longlivecharles4:24 AM · Dec 11, 20212RIP Charles Ingalls, your music truly spoke to me and got me through so much. I flew for the first time all the way across the country to see you play in Wyoming. You were the center of the best week of my life. #longlivecharlesElectric Hawk ⚡️🦅@Electric_Hawkour love goes out to CharlesTheFirst and his friends/family. a visionary who brought so many of us together for unforgettable memories through his music and passion. the positive impact he had will last forever. find some time to grieve as needed and celebrate his art 💚3:25 AM · Dec 11, 20211502351our love goes out to CharlesTheFirst and his friends/family. a visionary who brought so many of us together for unforgettable memories through his music and passion. the positive impact he had will last forever. find some time to grieve as needed and celebrate his art 💚SLANDER@SlanderOfficialRest In Peace @ctfbeats 💔forever legend4:00 AM · Dec 11, 202187497Rest In Peace @ctfbeats 💔forever legendDEPOLARIZE 🏖 FLORIDA@dirtmonkeymusicCharles was one of the kindest & most talented people I’ve ever met - I was not ready to hear that news today… rest in peace brother ❤️3:43 AM · Dec 11, 202138910Charles was one of the kindest & most talented people I’ve ever met - I was not ready to hear that news today… rest in peace brother ❤️PEEKABOO@peekaboobeatsi am absolutely heartbroken. Charles was one of the first people i met when i started touring and was not just only the kindest person i knew, but the most inspiring. will miss you so much man3:36 AM · Dec 11, 2021140470i am absolutely heartbroken. Charles was one of the first people i met when i started touring and was not just only the kindest person i knew, but the most inspiring. will miss you so much man✨💎✨@SubtronicsRest in peace Charles, such incredible beautiful music, you where so kind, genuine, and good hearted the times i was lucky enough to be around you, from the bottom of my heart, i’m sending my love to everyone, friends and family, tell your people how much they mean to u3:16 AM · Dec 11, 20212777351Rest in peace Charles, such incredible beautiful music, you where so kind, genuine, and good hearted the times i was lucky enough to be around you, from the bottom of my heart, i’m sending my love to everyone, friends and family, tell your people how much they mean to uOf The Trees@OfTheTreesi love you so much brother. wake me up from this bad dream3:09 AM · Dec 11, 20215203804i love you so much brother. wake me up from this bad dream https://t.co/HE8IaWrBnqRΞZZ@OfficialRezzNo words. Rest In Peace Charles.3:14 AM · Dec 11, 20213568468No words. Rest In Peace Charles.Charles Ingalls will be deeply missed by his family, friends, band members, industry associates and fans. However, he will always be remembered for his work and his contribution to the EDM industry.