The music community is in mourning over the loss of DJ Jack “Jackmaster” Revill.
His family confirmed the Scottish DJ’s death via Instagram on Saturday, October 12. He was 38. “It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster. Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of 12th October, following complications arising from an accidental head injury,” the statement read.
Further details regarding Revill’s accident were provided, but his family further expressed their grief at the loss of their loved one.
“His family—Kate, Sean, and Johnny — are utterly heartbroken,” the statement continued. “While deeply touched by the overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and fans, the family kindly requests privacy as they navigate the immense grief of this devastating loss.”
Revill’s family also noted his passion for dance music in their touching tribute.
“Jack’s passion for music and his relentless drive to push creative boundaries through his work at the Numbers label and Rubadub Records in Glasgow, including discovering countless innovative artists, made him a beloved and pioneering figure in the electronic music community both in front of and behind the scenes,” they wrote.
“His talent for blending genres and delivering electrifying DJs sets and productions earned him the respect and admiration of peers and fans across the globe,” the statement continued. “His legacy will continue to inspire, and his impact on the world of dance music will remain indelible.
Revill’s last show was played in Ibiza last month at the famous club destination, HI Ibiza, per Resident Advisor. Revill, who was born in the city of Glasgow in 1986, got his start in the music scene at age 14, working at the famed record shop Rubadab in Scotland.
According to a 2012 interview with Resident Advisor, Revill said that his early work in the record store was instrumental to his later years as an artist.
“I never had to buy any records again,” said Revill at the time. “So that was an obvious perk. It was just little things like when promos would come in and you would have first dibs on them. You’d maybe have to argue about it with one of the older buyers or whatever but you knew you could at least borrow it for a gig or borrow it for the weekend, and that for me was really invaluable. I used to love it, even like the smell of the place, I was just obsessed with that shop. I might not have shown it, you know, turning up like two hours late, but I really did love it.”
