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Hodge was born in Barry’s Bay but moved to Ottawa with her mother as a youngster. She was into punk rock as a teenager, which led to her interest in industrial music, explained Mike Piltz, her boyfriend of 10 years. Some of her favourite acts were Skinny Puppy, Coil and Test Dept.

“Music was a really big part of her life,” Piltz said via electronic messaging. “She loved being able to share it with people, too. We would talk about it quite a lot. with me being a classically trained musician and her dj/promoter, we were both able to look at it from another perspective.”

The two met when Hodge booked Piltz’s band for a gig at Zaphod Beeblebrox. He thought she was drop-dead gorgeous, but was intimidated by her reputation. It turned out they both grew up in Barry’s Bay and had a lot in common. He was nervous and drank too much so she let him sleep on her couch, a typically generous gesture. They started dating the following year, and would have celebrated their 10th anniversary as a couple on June 22.

On Hodge’s Facebook page, dozens of friends and acquaintances have posted messages of appreciation. “You had a hand in setting me on a path, to an extent I only realize more as time goes on. My life in music would not have been the same without you,” wrote Math Rosen.

From Tricia Kofman: “You were a connection to world of wonder, the reason that many of us were able to join such a beautiful community. I know that I would never have met many of my dearest friends if it weren’t for your efforts in the alternative scene. Ottawa has a void today, and I know many hearts are aching.”