Not Over Yet '26: Paul Oakenfold's Festival-Ready Trance & Techno Selection
Paul Oakenfold is back with "Not Over Yet '26," which is exactly what it sounds like: a statement. Blending epic trance, hard-hitting techno, and tech house, it's music built for the night's peak. Whether you're on the dance floor, stuck on a long flight, or getting pumped up for a show, this one hits differently.
Fusion of Genres:
Trance euphoria, mainroom techno energy, and tech house rhythms are woven together into one flow.
Artists:
Markus Schulz, Grace, Daxson, Timo Maas, Mauro Picotto, and KREAM are featured across ten tracks.
Tempo:
128–142 BPM, transitioning from dance floor trance to peak techno.
Sounds like:
Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, and Cosmic Gate, where trance roots meet modern production.
Sound profile:
It features big synths, four-on-the-floor percussion, and builds that know where they're going.
Works well for:
Pre-night prep, long drives, training sessions, and festival warm-ups.
With Not Over Yet '26, Paul Oakenfold returns to the intersection of classic trance architecture and modern club culture. By collaborating with Markus Schulz, Grace, Daxson, Timo Maas, Mauro Picotto, and KREAM, Oakenfold creates an immersive journey through melodies and relentless rhythms. The result is a compilation that connects generations of electronic music while remaining firmly grounded in the present.
Perfect for:
Getting ready for a night out
The playlist gradually increases from 128 to 142 BPM as you get ready. By the time you leave, you'll be in the right headspace. "Not Over Yet" and "Masquerade" have the kind of vocals that lift your mood effortlessly, and Daxson's productions nicely build the momentum towards the end.
Workouts
The consistent four-on-the-floor pulse is perfect for locking into during a run or a set. "Laser Beam" and "Set U Free" maintain a steady rhythm, while "Kuro" and "Hypnotize" intensify as they approach the end, which is useful if you save your hardest effort for last.
Road trips
Long drives at night have a particular feel, and this playlist fits that mood well. "Orange" and "Ubik (The Dance)" open things up in a way that suits empty roads and distance. The progression is gradual enough that it doesn't demand your attention; it just keeps things moving.
Warm Up for Festivals
Created by someone who has shaped the festival trance sound, this playlist is perfect for getting ready to head out. Whether you're getting ready at home or on your way to the venue, its energy eases you into the night. "Not Over Yet" and "Annihilation" are the kind of tracks that make the wait feel shorter.
Paul Oakenfold is similar to:
Armin van Buuren
Both lean toward a bigger, more dramatic trance sound with vocal-driven tracks built for large crowds and productions that carry real emotional weight.
Above & Beyond
Melodic and uplifting with arrangements that stick, and a polished sound that holds up on a festival stage.
Cosmic Gate
They play high-energy trance that peaks hard but still gives you something to hold onto; they never sacrifice melody for impact.