Born in 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.His viral track "Running Around" was predicted as a global summer anthem by Spotify Global Editors and is featured in their “Songs of Summer 2025” campaign. His hit single “Borderline” together with LAVINIA has reached over 60Mio streams and peaked at #35 on the UK Single Charts and #17 on the official German Single Charts. Other notable releases include collaborations with Alok ("Tsunami"), Timmy Trumpet ("Sound Of Da Police"), and LAVINIA ("K.O."), along with remixes for Marshmello ("Miles On It"), Nate Dogg ("6 In The Morning"), and IN PARALLEL ("Now It’s Gone").