British DJ Jamie Tiller – one of the co-founders of the influential Amsterdam-based label Music From Memory – has died, the label confirmed on social media. Tiller passed away on Sunday, 15th October following “a tragic accident,” the statement said. Details of a service honouring Tiller’s professional and artistic legacy are to be announced.
Tiller was a regular visitor to Australia. He was here in September 2023 as part of Music From Memory’s tenth anniversary celebrations. The label held parties at Melbourne’s Fairfield Amphitheatre and Sydney’s Red Rattler. Tiller was also on the lineup for Now or Never‘s NONSTOP WKND, taking charge of the decks at the SPASTA party at Max Watt’s.
Jamie Tiller dies following a “tragic accident”
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to announce that our dear friend and founder of Music From Memory, Jamie Tiller passed away on Sunday, October 15 following a tragic accident,” the label said in its statement.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Jamie’s wife, son and family and friends,” the statement continued, “We wish them all the strength in the world to get through this incredibly difficult time.
“Jamie was an absolute inspiration and an amazing friend. He approached music with a purity and humility that gave joy to so many. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to touch and inspire people all around the world.”
Familiarise yourself with Tiller’s work via the Music From Memory Bandcamp page and Tiller’s NTS show archive.
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