OXIA is one Franceâs most respected DJs and producers, with a career spanning over twenty years and intensive touring on all continents. He has built an impressive list of releases and remixes on respected imprints such as Kompakt, Knee Deep In Sound, Hot Creations, All Day I Dream, Sapiens, Bedrock, 8bit⊠In addition to his own label Diversions Music. Read more
Hailing from Grenoble, France, OXIA is one of the most respected DJs and producers on the international house and techno circuit, with a career spanning over twenty years, countless releases and multiple world tours. On top of an impressive list of remixes and releases on respected imprints such as Bedrock, Sapiens, REDIMENSION, 8bit, Hot Creations, Saved and Knee Deep in Sound to name just a few, he also fronts his own label, Diversions Music, alongside long-time friend and label partner Nicolas Masseyeff.
Ever since his first EP in 1995, OXIA has prevailed as one of Franceâs most influent actors in the electronic music scene. He has built an impressive catalogue on respected imprints such as Kompakt, Hot Creations, 8bit, Knee Deep In Sound, and many more.
The Frenchman released his debut album 24 Heures on Goodlife in 2004 and his second widely acclaimed album Tides Of Mind was released in 2012. Several collaborations were established as well, with Miss Kittin, Agoria, or Nicolas Masseyeff.
With the latter, OXIA also launched Diversions Music in 2016, on which he has so far released three EPs. In 2017, OXIAâs classic hit âDominoâ (40 million views on YouTube) was re-released on Sapiens, and came with a number of very successful remixes. In parallel, OXIA himself released a few remixes, notably for Moby (Suara), as well as for others on Moan and of course Diversions Music.
2018 has been a strong year for OXIA with his Reset To Zero EP plus a remix on Diversions and a contribution to Knee Deep in Soundâs Ibiza 2018 Sampler. His touring schedule is taking him across the globe, from the intimate clubs to festivals such Resistance by ULTRA, B My Lake, Untold, BPM Portugal, Dreambeach, Brunch In The Park and, for the fifth consecutive year, playing for Music On at Amnesia Ibiza.
OXIA is gearing up to release his next EP titled Second Mood, which is scheduled to come out on March 1 via his burgeoning Diversions Music imprint. We sat down with the Frenchman to talk about the release and more, in our exclusive interview below.
Author: Desiree Ann
This coming September 14-17, powerhouse electronic music brand The BPM Festival hits Europe for the first time. Hosted in PortimĂŁo and Lagoa, Portugal, The BPM Festival: Portugal more than doubled its lineup with the addition of over 80 of the worldâs top underground talent. New additions include Anja Schneider, Art Department, Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Eats Everything, Guti, Josh Wink, Paco Osuna, Paul Kalkbrenner and more to an already impressive lineup comprised of artists such as Apollonia, Chus & Ceballos, Dubfire, Jamie Jones, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Nicole Moudaber, Richie Hawtin, and Seth Troxler. Also announced are The BPM Festival: Portugalâs showcase lineup as it brings the most in-demand party brands and label showcases to the southwestern edge of the European continent at newly revealed indoor and open air venues.
Whether you are dance music lover or in the industry, there is something in store for everyone with the variety of beach side, open air venues, and nightclubs featured in the programme.
Tickets are available at TheBPMFestival.com/tickets. Flexible travel, accommodation, and ticket packages are available via The BPM Festivalâs official travel partner Choice Holidays, a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and an Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) protected and insured company.
Below are our top 10 artist picks for you to catch at The BPM Festival: Portugal:
Thereâs something special about good old-fashioned house music. The chords, the groove, the melodiesâŠeverything working in unison to create a unique vibe that we will remember forever. Oxia will be curating the house and techno vibes this Friday for our third installment of WORK, and weâve selected a few of our favorite Oxia tracks to help curb our anticipation.
Oxia has established himself as one of the leaders in the French house and techno movement. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Oxia is a seasoned veteran and can look back on many highlights throughout his career. Having released on influential labels like Intec, Saved, and 8bit, and playing epic parties such as Marco Carolaâs Music On extravaganza, his music has reached audiences worldwide.
We will be hosting Oxia on Friday, February 20th, and we recently had the opportunity to catch up with the French house ambassador. Hereâs our conversation with Oxia. Read more
Singapore club kyĆ has announced a new mix CD series launching in November.
The venue has become one of the city’s key destinations for quality house and techno since it opened in March 2013, hosting acts like Darren Emerson, Huxley, Midland, Terrence Parker, Kenny Larkin, Francois K and more. For the launch of their mix CD series, kyĆ have selected Oxia to help capture the sound of their FORWARD parties held regularly on Saturday nights. The Frenchman has put together a 20-track disc featuring tracks and remixes from Robag Wruhme, Carl Craig, Nick Curly and Oxia himself. A launch party for the release will be held at the club later on in the year.  kyĆ 001 mixed by Oxia is set to release on November 3rd, 2014.
Tracklist
01. Pohl â Throw Up
02. Pablo Bolivar â I Would Try to Make This (Deep Vision)
03. DJ Koze â Nices Wölkchen (Robag’s Bronky Frumu Rehand)
04. Philip Bader & David Squillace – Free The Visa
05. Mihai Popoviciu â Time
06. Wade & Artslaves â Promiscuous
07. Nick Curly – Headcount
08. Sebo K â It’s Alright
09. Matthias Tanzmann â Reframed
10. Oxia â Perception
11. Cristoph â Let Me Sleep
12. Huxley â Oil Spill
13. Moderat â Bad Kingdom (Robag Wruhme 4/4 Edit mit Xomlopp Rmx Schwanz)
14. Cuartero â Sweet In the Morning
15. Kiko & Spencer K – Rondo (Oxia Remix)
16. Mathias Schaffhauser â The Best Bad Idea – (Nicolas Masseyeff Remix)
17. Chaim – Blue Shadow (Guy Gerber’s Barkan Remix)
18. Ross Evans â Let It Go
19. Theo Parrish â Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix)
20. Sandrino & Frankey â Save
source: Resident Advisor
