Following his well-received remix of James Hype’s “Waterfalls,” Berlin DJ and producer Ely Oaks is quick on the return with the release of his new track “Ex’s & Oh’s.” He lends his heavy-hitting touch to Elle King’s 2014 breakout hit, a blues-rock anthem that earned Grammy nominations for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song and became known for its gritty guitar riffs, cheeky lyrics, and King’s powerhouse vocals.
Ely reimagines the track for modern dancefloors, layering those playful, disco-infused vocals with serrating synths, pounding basslines, and a driving hardstyle rhythm that transforms the original’s swagger into full-throttle club energy. “Absolutely honored, after 11 years since the original release, to be able to launch a 2025 version of this legendary song together with Elle King,” Ely shares. “I’ve been playing this version in my sets for almost the whole summer, and it’s been a highlight since. Can’t wait to have this finally out.”
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 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 – Home Nightclub – Leeds, UK
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
