Steve Aoki & Yellowcard Join Forces For A Remix Of The Legendary Pop Punk Hit “Ocean Avenue”
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2x-GRAMMY®-nominated music producer and DJ Steve Aoki, has unveiled a nostalgic dance remix of legendary pop-punk band Yellowcard's classic hit Ocean Avenue. This rendition pays homage to the timeless track while injecting it with fresh production, exhilarating dance drops, and vibrant energy. The remix is released through DIM MAK, In 1996, Steve Aoki founded DIM MAK and developed it into an influential independent record label and music lifestyle brand. Responsible for launching the careers of seminal acts such as Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, The Chainsmokers, Deorro, Keys N Krates, and countless others, the independently owned DIM MAK has consistently pushed new musical movements via its staunch DIY ethos. With a back catalog, hundreds of records deep, a history of legendary live events, and a fully formed clothing line, DIM MAK continues its global mission of promoting boundary-pushing music and culture ‘by any means necessary.
The remix first came about when Ryan Key, lead singer/guitarist, from the band reached out with the initial idea as he had been personally experimenting with electronic music, especially after the alternative songs featured on Aoki’s recent ‘HiROQUEST: Genesis’ album. The two acts decided to collaborate, and that’s where the remix magic happened - just in time to create something extra special for the 20-year anniversary of the legendary song. Yellowcard announced in 2016 that they would be taking their final bow after a US farewell tour, but in 2022 the band reunited for Riot Fest in Chicago. Ever since, Yellowcard has embarked on a reunion tour and releasing the EP Childhood Eyes.
"When Ryan initially reached out about this possible collab, I was really excited—especially when I discovered how much he loves electronic music. We combined our different musical styles to create a perfect fusion of alt rock and electronic for this track. Honoring Ocean Avenue's 20th anniversary by blending these sounds was an amazing experience," Aoki says.
"I really admired the collaborations Steve was doing in the alternative rock and emo world, and the timing couldn't have been more perfect to reach out and see if we could work together for the 20th anniversary of Ocean Avenue. Steve's passion for music and creativity is infectious. The band and I are huge electronic music fans, so working with him has been an absolute career highlight," Key adds.
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