In a bold leap into the future of trance and melodic techno, Giuseppe Ottaviani—the legendary Italian producer and live electronic music pioneer—has just unveiled Eight, the debut album under his new alias OTTAGON, out now on Armada Music.
Known for his jaw-dropping live setups and decades of melodic mastery, Ottaviani now ventures into uncharted territory with Eight—a 12-track opus that not only redefines his sound but elevates the entire genre. First introduced to fans at Dreamstate SoCal 2024, OTTAGON is more than just a new moniker—it’s an immersive concept born from Ottaviani’s striking stage setup, where eight Novation MIDI keyboards form an octagonal ring around him. It’s this literal and figurative octagon that inspired both the alias and the name of the album.
“This project is all about exploring deeper connections between trance and melodic techno and offering fans something fresh and exciting,” says Giuseppe. “I’m hugely proud and excited to share it with the world.”
And share he has. Eight is a genre-defying statement, where euphoria meets introspection and structure gives way to spontaneity. The album’s DNA is rooted in Ottaviani’s signature melodic sensibility, but each track pulses with a darker, deeper edge—an embrace of the underground that feels at once experimental and incredibly personal.
Standout Tracks and Sonic Landscapes
The album opens with Dust featuring Lake Silver, setting a brooding tone that combines ethereal vocals with restrained power. From there, the energy builds with Find You—a euphoric cut that served as OTTAGON’s debut single, and We Are Free, a pulsing anthem of liberation.
Vocal collaborations add texture and soul throughout: Lilly Ahlberg’s performance on The One is wistful and intimate, while SGNLS lends a haunting, urgent presence to Right Now. Without You, featuring Adriana Stone, closes the album with raw emotional weight—an ambient, melodic techno-laced ballad that lingers long after the final beat.
Instrumentals like Follow Your Heart, The Kraken, and The Rhythm showcase Ottaviani’s mastery of analog hardware and live sequencing, with rhythms that hypnotize and synths that breathe and evolve in real time. Are We Dreaming, the album’s lead single, encapsulates the OTTAGON ethos: dreamlike, driving, and cinematic.
The Live Experience: More Than Music
OTTAGON isn’t just a sound—it’s a spectacle. Ottaviani’s live show, first previewed at Dreamstate SoCal and performed again at Dreamstate Europe 2025, is as visually captivating as it is sonically rich. Eight MIDI keyboards form the heart of a setup that allows Giuseppe to perform and manipulate every element of the music live, without a pre-recorded safety net.
For fans and purists alike, it’s a welcome reminder of the power of live electronic music—raw, human, and full of risk. In a world where sync buttons dominate, Ottaviani once again chooses the path less traveled, placing trust in skill, spontaneity, and soul.
A New Chapter for a Trance Titan
With Eight, Giuseppe Ottaviani doesn’t just unveil a new project—he opens a portal into the next chapter of trance’s evolution. OTTAGON is a love letter to the underground, a challenge to the norm, and a masterclass in how to push boundaries without abandoning your roots.
Whether you’re a longtime Ottaviani devotee or discovering him through this darker, deeper lens, Eight is not to be missed. It’s more than an album—it’s an experience.
Giuseppe Ottaviani’s first OTTAGON album “Eight” will be out on May 02nd, 2025!
Order your copy here: https://ottagon.lnk.to/EightPR
Tracklist “OTTAGON – Eight“:
- OTTAGON feat. Lake Silver – Dust
- OTTAGON – Find You
- OTTAGON – We Are Free
- OTTAGON feat. Lilly Ahlberg – The One
- OTTAGON – Follow Your Heart
- OTTAGON feat. SGNLS – Right Now
- OTTAGON – Who We Are
- OTTAGON – The Kraken
- OTTAGON – Everything You Need
- OTTAGON – The Rhythm
- OTTAGON – Are We Dreaming
- OTTAGON feat. Adriana Stone – Without You
