Paul Oakenfold releases Mission Underground and sets North American tour

Paul Oakenfold released Mission Underground on July 31 and will launch the Mission Underground Tour across North America in early October, running through November 2026. The album mixes trance classics, techno energy and new collaborations with Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Carl Cox and others.

Why it matters: - Mission Underground lands as trance sees a broader resurgence across clubs, festivals and streaming. - The release positions Paul Oakenfold to bridge trance’s legacy sound with darker techno textures and newer production styles. - The North American tour gives the album a live rollout through October and November 2026.

What happened: - Paul Oakenfold released Mission Underground on Perfecto Records on July 31, 2026. - Oakenfold also announced the Mission Underground Tour for North America. - The tour begins in early October and continues through November 2026. - The album is the second installment in Oakenfold’s Mission album series.

The details: - Mission Underground features collaborations and remixes with Armin van Buuren, Marie Vaunt, Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Infected Mushroom, ARGY and 2ŁØT. - The album includes the new Paul Oakenfold and Ferry Corsten track “Metaverse.” - The project also includes “Orange,” a collaboration with Markus Schulz. - Oakenfold’s recent single “Masquerade” appears as a Full On Fluoro Mix featuring 2ŁØT. - The track list also revisits dance classics including “Not Over Yet,” “Bullet In The Gun,” “Power of American Natives,” “Southern Sun” and “ResuRection.” - Other tracks on the album include remixes of “Sonata,” “Warrior,” “Sugar Rush,” “I’m Alive,” “Concentrate,” “Netherworld,” “RAMsterdam” and “1998.” - A full track listing was included with 16 songs. - Ticket information for the tour is available here. - The album is available at Mission Underground.

Between the lines: - Oakenfold is using the release to frame trance not as nostalgia, but as a living genre with room for harder club sounds. - The lineup of collaborators spans multiple generations of electronic music, signaling an effort to connect classic trance fans with current techno and festival audiences. - Perfecto Records is pairing the album with a tour to extend reach beyond streaming and into live venues.

What's next: - The Mission Underground Tour will move across North America through the end of fall 2026. - The live shows are likely to spotlight the new collaborations, remixes and classic reworks from the album. - Oakenfold’s team directs fans to Paul Oakenfold’s website for more information.

The bottom line: - Mission Underground is both a nostalgic reset and a forward-looking club record, backed by a fall tour aimed at keeping Oakenfold visible in the current trance revival.