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After kicking off 2026 with his official remix of Taylor Swift‘s “Opalite,” Austrian-born and Berlin-based artist Ely Oaks keeps that streak of high-profile releases moving with his new take on HAVEN. ft. Kaitlin Aragon‘s viral single “I Run.” With the original now approaching 130 million Spotify streams and previous official remixes already delivered by David Guetta and James Hype, Ely now joins a select circle of heavyweight names invited to rework the record – adding his own hard-hitting, club-forward touch to one of the most talked-about crossover dance tracks in recent memory. The release arrives as Ely‘s North American tour is already well underway, with the fast-rising producer currently in the middle of an ongoing run that is taking him through Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Vancouver, Calgary, Charlotte, Charleston, and Miami Music Week. Coming off a breakout 2025 fueled by the runaway success of “Running Around” and “Borderline,” and after opening this year with the Taylor Swift remix, Ely Oaks is continuing to build 2026 in real time – on streaming platforms and on the road at once.
Born in the ski resort town of Kitzbühel, Austria, and now based in Berlin, Ely Oaks has emerged as one of dance music’s fastest-rising names. Known for his fusion of commercial dance accessibility and underground energy, Ely has cultivated a global fanbase with close to 10 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. In 2024, TikTok crowned him the #1 most-followed DJ in Germany, underscoring his ability to connect with fans both online and on stage. Ely‘s career catapulted into the spotlight with his viral single “Running Around,” now at over 150 million streams and featured in Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 campaign. His collaborative hit “Borderline” with LAVINIA climbed to #35 on the UK Singles Chart and #17 on the German Singles Chart, solidifying his crossover appeal. Other standout releases include high-profile collaborations with Alok (“Tsunami“) and Timmy Trumpet (“Sound Of Da Police“), alongside official remixes for heavyweights like Marshmello, Nate Dogg, and most recently, James Hype. Shaped by an eclectic musical journey – from early obsessions with indie band Foals, to a teenage metalcore phase centered around Bring Me The Horizon, to being kicked off from a school band, to discovering EDM through a Skrillex remix – Ely built his sound on diverse foundations. After early experiments in dubstep and a stint with the touring duo ZOOTAH, Ely launched his solo project in 2021. A viral remix of Florence + The Machine‘s “Spectrum (Say My Name)” proved a breakthrough moment, setting the stage for his rise as a solo artist. Beyond the studio, Ely has brought his energetic sets to iconic stages including Tomorrowland, Ultra Australia, Ushuaïa Ibiza, and EDC Orlando. His ability to craft hard-hitting productions that thrive both on streaming platforms and in live settings cements him as a rare dual force in today’s dance landscape. From meme-driven TikTok virality, to singing to German indie label JINX Music, to heavyweight festival slots, Ely Oaks represents the next wave of global dance music as an artist who turns personal history, eclectic influences, and online creativity into a flourishing career.
North America tour:
Mar 06 – Exchange – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 07 – Vinyl (Underground) – Denver, CO
Mar 13 – Village Studios – Vancouver, BC
Mar 14 – Common/UNDRGRD – Calgary, AB
Mar 20 – Trio Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
Mar 21 – Trio Charleston – Charleston, SC
Mar 25-28 – Miami Music Week – Miami, FL
