John Douglas, the longtime guitarist and vocalist for Scottish indie rock band Trashcan Sinatras, has died. The band announced Douglas’ death in a statement shared on its website and social media, revealing that he died peacefully on Aug. 3 after a brief illness. “We are devastated to inform all of you that we have lost our dear brother John after a brief illness. John died peacefully in the early hours of Monday the 3rd of August 2026, surrounded by loved ones, his beautiful voice and songs filling the room.” Douglas’ passing came just days after the release of Ever the Optimist, the band’s seventh studio album and its first full-length record in a decade.