Yellowcard, Steve Aoki Release Remixed Version of "Ocean Avenue"
DJ and producer Steve Aoki and pop-punk act Yellowcard have teamed up for a unique remix of the band’s iconic song “Ocean Avenue”. The release coincides with the track and album of the same name’s 20th anniversary. The track is now available via Dim Mak.
This isn’t the first time that Aoki has dabbled with reimagining pop-punk or emo classics, having remixed My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome To The Black Parade” and blink-182’s “Bored To Death”.
In a press release announcing the track, Steve Aoki stated the following:
"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.”
Additionally, Yellowcard vocalist Ryan Key stated:
"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.”
You can check out music video for remixed track in its entirety below.
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