Ely Oaks Kicks Off 2026 with North American Tour and Official Remix for Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” via Republic Records/UMG

02/21/2026 Brandon Stuhr

Born in the Austrian ski town of Kitzbühel and now based in Berlin, Ely Oaks has quickly become one of dance music’s most exciting breakout stars. Blending underground club energy with pop accessibility, he’s built a massive global following—amassing over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and nearly a million social followers. In 2024, TikTok named him Germany’s #1 most-followed DJ, highlighting his ability to captivate audiences both online and on stage. His viral hit “Running Around” surpassed 100 million streams and landed in Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025, while collaborations like “Borderline” with LAVINIA and high-profile partnerships with Alok, Timmy Trumpet, and James Hype have cemented his crossover appeal.

Rooted in an eclectic background that spans indie rock, metalcore, and early dubstep, Ely’s evolution from small-town dreamer to festival headliner reflects a fearless creative drive. A viral Florence + The Machine remix launched his solo career in 2021, leading to performances at Tomorrowland, Ultra Australia, and Ushuaïa Ibiza, with a debut at EDC Orlando ahead. Whether through viral remixes or mainstage anthems, Ely Oaks represents a new generation of electronic artists—blending personal history, genre fluidity, and digital-native storytelling into a truly global sound.

“The moment you get the task to remix a Taylor Swift single is very special. Firstly it’s a huge honor, secondly you sit there and realise that this needs to be perfect. It’s easy to overthink here, I threw away a lot of the initial ideas. It’s a very big challenge to add something to a song that’s already so great. It took a few tries to finally get something that actually felt like a spark to me. Extremely happy that the end product made it to the official EP and so excited to hear what all of the fans think about it!” – Ely Oaks

After a breakout 2025 that saw Austrian-born, Berlin-based producer **Ely Oaks** evolve into a major streaming force, he enters 2026 with undeniable momentum. Powered by the massive success of “Running Around” (nearing 150 million Spotify streams) and “Borderline” (surpassing 130 million), Ely solidified his crossover appeal and global reach. Now, he marks his biggest milestone yet with the official remix of **Taylor Swift**’s “Opalite,” released via **Republic Records** and **Universal Music Group**, landing February 20 on Spotify worldwide.

The release arrives just ahead of his North American tour kickoff on February 27, creating a perfectly timed launch into his next chapter. Following high-profile moments like his remix of **James Hype**’s “Waterfalls” and a collaboration with **Elle King**, plus recent performances at **Dreamstate** events across Australia, Ely Oaks steps into 2026 with sold-out shows across North America and a release moment that matches his rapidly expanding global footprint.

North America tour:

Feb 27 – BSMNT – Boston, MA
Feb 28 – DEF TV Gallery – Atlanta, GA
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

Make sure you check out “Opalite (Ely Oaks Remix)” on Spotify below!

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Brandon Stuhr

Who am I? Just some guy who decided to start writing on the Internet years ago and now operates his own brand and site. Owner/Operator of Modern Neon Media, I make all kinds of niche content to suit my interests at the time. DIY Enthusiast, Brewmaster extraordinaire, and avid freak for geek culture. Follow on my socials for a more “on” version of me.