Viral Austrian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Ely Oaks is entering October with a new release. Fresh off the back of his breakout single “Running Around” (100M+ Spotify streams), Ely has unveiled a hard-hitting remix of James Hype’s “Waterfalls ft. Sam Harper & Bobby Harvey” (out October 03). What begins as a soaring progressive vocal-driven record transforms under Ely’s touch into a festival weapon as he layers in heart-pounding close-to-hardstyle energy and club-ready dynamics.
“I already heard this record a lot on my TikTok, so I was 110% motivated when the request came in to make my own version of it. Absolutely in love with this vocal and a big honor to have an official remix out for the legend James Hype,” says Ely. The back-to-back releases cement Ely Oaks’ reputation as one of dance music’s most versatile rising forces, as he balances viral-driven creativity with heavyweight productions primed for the world’s stages.
Ely Oaks
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 over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and nearly 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 100 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, and Ushuaïa Ibiza, with a debut at EDC Orlando ahead. 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.
Forthcoming dates:
Oct 03 – Youngs – Oslo, Norway
Oct 04 – Trädgårn – Gothenburg, Sweden
Oct 11 – MÄX – Zurich, Switzerland
Oct 17 – Neuraum – München, Germany
Oct 18 – Biblioteket Live – Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 23 – Bitterzoet – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oct 24 – The Royal Grove – Lincoln, NE
Oct 25 – The Concourse Project – Austin, TX
Oct 31 – Boo Seattle – Seattle WA
Nov 01 – Escape Halloween – San Bernadino, CA
Nov 06 – Soundcheck – Washington, DC
Nov 07 – Car Park – Brooklyn, NY
Nov 08 – EDC Orlando – Orlando, FL
Nov 14 – Hulakula – Warsaw, Poland
Nov 15 – Jansen’s Tanzpalast – Cuxhaven, Germany
Nov 21 – Midway – San Francisco, CA
Nov 22 – Dreamstate – Long Beach, CA
Nov 28 – Club Stereo – Bielefeld, Germany
Nov 29 – Kraftwerk – Rottweil, Germany
Dec 06 – Stanton Ski Open- St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
Dec 12 – Creamfields Asia – Bangkok, Thailand
Dec 18 – Lucky Thursday- Melbourne, Australia
Dec 19 – The Deck – Shep, Australia
Dec 20 – The Deck – Traralgon, Australia
Dec 24 – Dive – Geelong, Australia
Dec 26 – D1 – Melbourne, Australia
Dec 26 – Mango – Melbourne, Australia
Dec 27 – Sidebar – Sydney, Australia
Dec 27 – Bellavista – Sydney, Australia
Dec 30 – Rolling Meadows Festival – Christchurch, New Zealand
Dec 31 – Tamworth – Sydney, Australia
More info on Ely Oaks / Elle King / James Hype / JINX Music:
Ely Oaks: Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
James Hype: Facebook | Instagram | Spotify
JINX Music: Website | Instagram | Spotify
