Paul Oakenfold
Listen to Paul Oakenfold’s Exclusive Playlist of Trance Classics Ahead of Dreamstate 2022
Iconic dance music producer Paul Oakenfold has curated an exclusive playlist ahead of his performance at Dreamstate 2022. Ahead of this weekend’s return of the SoCal trance music festival, Oakenfold, one of the genre’s pioneering figures, is sharing a number of his favorite classics. The playlist features an array of festival-ready anthems from BT, Schiller and Chakra, among others, as well as cuts from Oakenfold’s influential Perfecto label. Check out the full playlist and its uplifting soundscapes below. Earlier this year Oakenfold released his 17-track album, Shine On, wherein he collaborated with ZHU, Aloe Blacc, Luis Fonsi, Benny Benassi, Cee Lo Green and more. The album took four years to complete. He just finished up his North American tour, which include...
Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Duran Duran Remember Queen Elizabeth II
On Thursday morning, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle, her estate in Scotland. She had ruled for 70 years, the longest tenure in history. During her reign, she knighted a number of musicians, including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney. In response to the queen’s death, John wrote, “along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. “She was an inspiring presence to be around, and lead the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.” “I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen,” Ozzy Osbourne wrote in a statement o...
Ain’t Nothin’ But a Sound Dog: 5 Elvis Presley Remixes You Need to Hear
A little less conversation and more dancing, yeah? The legendary Elvis Presley rose to prominence in the 50s and is prevalently known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” With culture-shifting songs like “Hound Dog” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” the late rockabilly great has stood the test of time as among the most influential musicians in history. With Presley’s new biopic Elvis in theaters, we’re reminded of just how impactful his art was on the musical zeitgeist. As the King’s legacy continues to live on, here are some of our favorite remixes of his music. Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation (Junkie XL Remix) Known for his compositions for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Tomb Raider, Godzilla vs. Kong and many more, renowned Du...
There’s a New Paul Oakenfold Album Arriving on the Cardano Blockchain
One of Ethereum’s original co-founders is working on a collaborative album with dance music legend Paul Oakenfold. Charles Hoskinson, a prominent figure in Ethereum’s history and founder of Cardano, is now working closely alongside Oakenfold to bring a full length album to the blockchain. According to BlockTribune, every element of the album, including the cover art, tracks, and sleeve notes, will live on the Cardano blockchain. The LP hasn’t yet been given a release date, but it has been endowed with an intriguing title: Zombie Lobster. The meeting of these respective titans from the worlds of technology and entertainment feels like the making of a watershed moment for electronic music. Reflecting on his participation in developing the album, Ho...
Armin van Buuren Teams Up With Trance Greats In 8th Album, “A State Of Trance Forever”: Listen
Earlier this year, trance music legend Armin van Buuren rang in the landmark 1,000th episode of A State of Trance, one of dance music’s most tenured radio programs of all time. While some of the celebrations have been postponed, namely van Buuren’s sold-out ASOT1000 show in Utrecht, the occasion has since yielded the “This Is What It Feels Like” producer’s eighth studio album, A State Of Trance Forever. The highly collaborative effort is a meeting of the minds when it comes to all things trance. van Buuren has teamed up with titans of the genre Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn, Rank 1, and many more to craft a diverse selection of sonics, enough to satisfy every niche listener. Of course the cascading, ethereal vocal melodies of tracks like “Divino&...
LZ7 Deliver Vibrant Audiovisual for “Together” With Paul Oakenfold
In a vibrant audiovisual display, Manchester-based electronic music group LZ7 have unveiled the official remix music video for their latest track, “Together.” The single was released as part of an EP last month, featuring two remixes from legendary producer Paul Oakenfold. The touching tune is fitted with a prismatic visual, solidifying the underlying message of how beautiful the “great big world” could be if we all came together. The video serves as a stunning compliment to the single. While “Together” is an uplifting progressive house record, it offers a more melodic sound than LZ7’s usual. The mesmeric vocals are mirrored in the captivating music video, which debuted today. Check out the official “Together” remix music video below. Over the...
How It All Started: Dance Music’s Most Influential Labels Reflect On Their First-Ever Release
Dance music wasn’t always this popular. In fact, the sights and sounds we now associate with the genre were once considered taboo. They were the emblems of a counterculture forced to blossom not out in the open, but in the safe confines of arcane nightclubs and warehouse raves. So how did electronic music break through the glass ceiling? Before the songs of Above & Beyond, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, and other legendary producers rattled the world’s biggest festival stages, they were auditory ugly ducklings on a quest to reach their full potential. The music always had the potential to fly, but without the help of the gutsy independent record labels willing to back it, its wings would forever remain clipped. And after all these years, those indies have proven...
Paul Oakenfold, Cosmic Gate, More to Perform at Dreamstate Las Vegas
Insomniac has unveiled that Dreamstate will be returning to Las Vegas for the festival’s largest standalone event to date. Gareth Emery, Cosmic Gate, Gabriel & Dresden, Paul Oakenfold, HALIENE, and Jerome Isma-Ae will take the stage at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Friday, May 28th, 2021. Considering the fact that trance fans have only able to experience the magic of Dreamstate through Insomniac’s “Park ‘N Rave” events—thanks to COVID-19—the excitement surrounding this fest is palpable. Paul Oakenfold, Gareth Emery, Cosmic Gate, and more announced on the lineup for Dreamstate Las Vegas Dreamstate Las Vegas Both the promoter and venue are working with Clark County and the state of Nevada to ensure the safety of attendees via a set of...
“Highest Concert on Earth”: New Documentary Chronicles Paul Oakenfold’s Mount Everest Performance
In 2017 legendary electronic artist Paul Oakenfold hiked his way through Himalayan villages and up to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, where he performed a DJ set that earned him the world record for the “highest concert on Earth” at 18,000 feet above sea level. The event managed to raise money for non-profit organizations Supporting Nepal’s Children and Youth Music, and reach over three million people worldwide through its gripping livestream. The iconic event, known as SoundTrek, became the first of many planned events of a similar nature that will encompass elements of music, travel, and philanthropy. Now, Oakenfold and executive producer Josh Heffler have released a documentary chronicling that journey to Everest’s base ca...
Insomniac Reveals Reimagined Dreamstate SoCal Park ‘N Rave
Insomniac Events has announced the return of its all-trance festival, Dreamstate SoCal, albeit in a more COVID-friendly atmosphere. Presented as part of the company’s “Park ‘N Rave” concert series, this year’s edition will see a change in format, allowing for safe revelry while adhering to local pandemic guidelines. Scheduled to take place Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st, the grounds of the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California will once again play host to ethereal beats and entrancing melodies. Headlining the two-day event are acts that span the entire spectrum of the genre, from psytrance to progressive. Notable artists scheduled to perform include Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, Jason Ross, Paul Oakenfold, Fatum, K...
10 EDM Songs from Jersey Shore That Will Have You Yelling “Cabs Are Here!”
Ready for a blast from the past? Think back to the simpler times of 2009, when your only worry was whether or not you were going to miss the new Jersey Shore episode. Jersey Shore was one of those guilty pleasure programs you couldn’t peel your eyes away from. Filled to the brim with drama, debauchery, and, of course, fist-pumping, it’s no wonder the absurdly entertaining show lasted for six seasons and received multiple spin-offs. Every year we couldn’t wait to see Snooki, Pauly D, Vinnie, J-Wow, Sammy, Ronnie, and of course Mike “The Situation” head back to the sun and booze-soaked boardwalk of the Jersey Shore. One thing you might have missed in between Snooki getting arrested or Sammy screaming at Ron for making fun of her big toe is that the show was...
Sir Ivan Commits to Donate $10K to Help Out-Of-Work DJs Through New MegaMix Competition
International recording artist Sir Ivan, who also goes by the moniker Peaceman, is known for his crusades across the globe bringing peace, love, and unity wherever he goes. He’s now decided to put a pause on his fight for world peace in order to help those struggling DJs whose careers have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, he’s created a MegaMix Competition in which anyone in the world can enter, which will run from Monday, June 8th to Monday, June 22nd. He has also pledged to donate $10,000 to the cause in the form of a $5,000 donation to Insomniac‘s Rave Recovery Fund and an additional $5,000 in cash to the top five winners of the competition. Joining Sir Ivan on the panel of judges will be high-profile dance music artists...
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