Avicii's family are releasing a new album of original songs by the musician a year after his death.

The popular DJ, who took his own life on April 2018 aged 28, was close to completing a new album at the time, which will be called 'Tim'.

Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, worked with several songwriters on the record who have all endeavored to bring about his vision as accurately as possible.

Music: Avicii's family are releasing a new album of original songs by the singer a year after his death

Despite a meteoric rise to success following the release of hit-single Le7els in 2011, Avicii announced in 2016 that he would not longer perform live, following years of health problems caused by stress and alcohol abuse, as well as anxiety.

A recent documentary, Avicii: True Stories shed light on the extreme pressure he was under, performing 320 shows in a single year.

In the documentary, Avicii speaks frequently about using alcohol as a crutch to be able to perform, drinking every day during his hectic tour, and to help him with his anxiety and stress.

New material: The popular DJ, who took his own life on April 2018 aged 28, was close to completing a new album at the time, which will be called 'Tim'

Avicii made a fortune during his short career, making $28million in 2014 alone, earning $250,000 a night when playing out sold-out shows, according to GQ.

Avicii himself was less bothered about his millions, saying in 2013 that he 'noticed straight away when I started making money, that I don't need that much money'.

In 2012 he donated the entire income of his U.S. tour - more than one million dollars - to hunger relief charity Feeding America, and in 2013 he gave one million euros to Swedish aid organisation Radiohjälpen.

Album: Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, worked with several songwriters on the record who have all endeavored to bring about his vision as accurately as possible

He grew up in affluent Ostermalm in the Swedish capital Stockholm, and began producing music in high school.

Avicii made a name for himself on the EDM (Electronic Dance Music) scene, before his breakthrough hit Le7els in 2011.

He would later become known for hits like Wake Me Up!, You Make Me, and recently Lonely Together, a collaboration with Rita Ora.

He won two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award and earned two Grammy nominations.