Daniel James Hall, co-founder of the Melbourne pop-rock band Taxiride, died unexpectedly on Friday the 13th of November 2026. He was only 48.
Born June 30th 1978 in London, England, Daniel grew up in Melbourne.
His long-term partner Jess confirmed the news on social media, writing: “As you may have already heard, Dan Hall passed away unexpectedly here at home in the early hours of Friday. I am completely devastated. Your prayers and kind messages are appreciated. Love, Jess.”
Taxiride’s remaining founding members Tim Wild, Tim Watson and Jason Singh also shared a statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of our youngest brother in arms, Daniel James Hall. We shared some amazing experiences, and his departure doesn’t seem real. Rest In Peace, Dan.”
Hall was a vocalist, guitarist and pianist in the band. Taxiride’s 1999 debut album Imaginate reached number one on the Australian charts and was certified double platinum. The group scored hits with Get Set, Everywhere You Go, Can You Feel and Nothing In This World. In 1999, they won the ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist – Single for Get Set in a historic tie with Alex Lloyd.
The song also gained attention in the United States after appearing on the soundtrack to the Reese Witherspoon film Election.
Hall left Taxiride around 2000–2001 to pursue other projects, including solo work and the band Airway Lanes, but later returned. He remained active as a session musician and songwriter. His 2004 track Don’t Look Back became well known through its use on the Australian soap Neighbours. He had continued releasing music in recent years, including solo material in 2024 and 2026.
Fans and peer musicians expressed shock and sadness at the news, remembering Hall as a talented songwriter and performer. The cause of his death has not been publicly revealed.
