Lisa Oakes @ Code Leeds

BIO -

Lisa’s journey into music began with an early introduction to techno, quickly evolving into a lifelong passion. A self-taught producer, she creates music at her own pace, driven purely by creativity and passion . Her breakthrough came when her debut EP hit the number one spot on the Beatport Hard Techno charts, earning recognition from industry legends like Ben Sims, DJ Rush, James Ruskin, A.Paul, and ANNE.

In 2021, she was invited by Ben Sims to contribute to a special various artists EP on his iconic Symbolism label, and in 2024, she returned with a solo EP on the same legendary imprint. She’s also had releases on respected labels such as Naked Lunch Records, Compound, Black Out Audio, Black Square Recordings, 3MOON Records, Unknown Territory, and many more.

As a DJ, Lisa’s passion has always been vinyl. She has warmed up for Ben Sims and performed alongside industry legends such as Player, Gez Varley (LFO), Tommy Four Seven, Mike Humphries , Dextro , David Meiser , A.Paul , Neil Landstrumm, CJ Bolland, Lady Machine, and Dave Clarke. She has also contributed to respected podcasts such as Mastertraxx and Naked Lunch Records. 



90s Hard Trance/Trance 90s Techno / Modern Techno & Hard Trance/Trance


For bookings, send us message through here on soundcloud. 
Will do freebees as im looking to get back into the scene. Techno or trance
I dont really use any other social media

Now trying out some CDJ mixing and will never use a controller. 

2 x Technics SL1210 Mk2
Pioneer DJM450

Ok, so im from Southampton, and spin trance and techno from early 90s through to early 00s. I have been collecting vinyl for nearly 25 years, but only started mixing again recently. I have never considered using anything other than vinyl, until 2021.

My main influence is mark eg. Seeing and hearing him smash dreamscape 21 was immense. An entertainer, a madman, and a damn good set builder, be it trance or techno. Always sought him out at events such as skelter, dreamscape, and the one and only country club in Evershot.

During the 1990s i travelled the country going to events such Dreamscape, Helter Skelter, Hysteria, Devotion, Fusion, Tazzmania and Hardcore Heaven. The smaller events were always my faves. The Shire Horse in St Ives, Country Club, The Coven in Oxford and a little Club called Jollys  in Southampton. Listening to some of the biggest the scene has seen in its history. 

Old skool hardcore was my first love. Sterns, peace festival were tapes i used to collect. Around 93/94 i started hearing different sounds. They were of course, trance and techno. Dave Angel, trevor rockcliffe, colin dale, gayle san, mach one, warlock, colin favor,craig walsh. European sounds with UK and Anerican techno. Then the trance from europe, which had a different vibe. A euphoric sound which of course, went hand in hand with ecstacy. Hard sounds with uplifting breaks and undertones. Mark EG and M-Zones first ever set in the technodrome were massive points. DJs who were ahead of the game with the euro sound. Kenny Sharp and Vortex also pushing the more obscure stuff. How many unknown tunes are there to still be named from their sets???

Also a mention to other titans from yesteryear. Clarkee, scorpio, producer, aggressor, slipmatt, ellis dee, ratty, carl cox, hype, mickey finn, donovan smith, dolphin and 3Dom

MCs Ribbz (god), squidgy, EZy, sharkey, Marley, Lux, Lox, frostie, Mad P, GQ, robbie dee, lennie and digger.

I prefer to mix a more melodic slower trance set, as opposed to a fast trance set. Everyone knows the classics from back in the day.

If you enjoy my mixes, please like and share

Catch me playing at Free Spirit Festival Devon 21-23 August 2015

I'm just letting the day out of my body...
music is the gateway to the soul, dancing is how we walk through it.
Techno, Acid, Psy, House, cheese...there is a place and a mood for everything!