In a world that spins at a maddening pace, Swedish DJ and producer Hodel means to put it all on hold – captivating his listeners with an emotional journey across the sound he once fell in love with. It’s the old school trance sound, an immense passion and essential ingredient that fuels his meticulously crafted originals, mashups, remixes and sets.
15+ years into the game, and you’ll find Hodel’s productions on labels such as FSOE, Armada, Flashover, Black Hole, Spinnin’ and Enhanced – heavily supported by the likes of Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond and Aly & Fila. He's been involved in several successful collaborations with artists like Arksun, Nitrous Oxide and Jonas Hornblad, where the latter team-up 'Hydrogen' earned them a 5/5 review in DJ Mag and Tune of the Week status on Armin’s ASOT radio show.
Hodel's mashups have gotten quite some recognition as well. Songs like ‘Take Me Away In Silence’, ‘Carte Blanche vs. Children’ and ‘Lizard ’98’ have all been made with surgical precision, honoring the original material and giving them a brand new vibe – attracting new fans at festivals and clubs all around the globe.
The same drive and never-ending love for the classic trance sound also feeds his DJ sets. Each song, mashup or special edit thoroughly crafted or selected. His combination of classics, from legendary ones to hidden gems, has seen Hodel regularly headlining events and hosting his own Trance Classic stages at the world-famous Monday Bar.
