If you have been in your teenage years throughout the 12 months 2003, then likelihood is you’re very accustomed to pop-punk/emo band Yellowcard’s seminal hit “Ocean Avenue.” An iconic anthem of teenage love and hijinks, “Ocean Avenue” nonetheless hits proper within the feels to this present day.
In excellent conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the tune (and Yellowcard’s main label debut album of the identical title), Yellowcard have teamed up with none apart from Steve Aoki for a panoramic remix that takes the pop-punk basic into the fashionable age and onto the dancefloor.
It was truly Yellowcard vocalist/guitarist Ryan Key that reached out to Aoki in regards to the potential collab. Key and the band had been dabbling in digital music since they returned from a six-year hiatus and Aoki’s punk rock bona fides are well-known. There have been lots of dance music remakes of early 2000s songs, however the music is method sweeter when the unique artist actively contributes to the brand new monitor. That is certainly the case on this re-creation of “Ocean Avenue.”
“When Ryan initially reached out about this possible collab, I was really excited—especially when I discovered how much he loves electronic music.” Aoki says. “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.”
“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.” Key provides. “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.”
Check out Steve Aoki & Yellowcard’s model of “Ocean Avenue” out now on Dim Mak.
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