Avicii – A Modern Dance Music Icon
Avicii was one of the most influential electronic music artists of his generation, helping take progressive house and EDM from clubs and festivals into the global mainstream. Born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden, he emerged as an exciting young producer before achieving worldwide recognition with tracks including Levels, Wake Me Up and Hey Brother.
His distinctive approach combined uplifting electronic production with memorable melodies and influences extending far beyond traditional dance music. Avicii's records helped define the sound of a generation and continue to resonate with dance music fans around the world. Explore Avicii vinyl releases, limited editions and collectable pressings available from The One Collection.
From Ryu to Global Stardom
Before the international success of Levels, Avicii was already developing the progressive-house sound that would establish his career. His early track Ryu was originally released in 2009 and has subsequently become recognised as an important recording from the beginning of his rise as a producer.
Avicii went on to achieve worldwide success, with Levels becoming his major international breakthrough before releases such as Wake Me Up expanded his sound and introduced his music to an even wider audience. His combination of electronic production, powerful melodies and songwriting helped shape the mainstream EDM explosion of the 2010s.
▶Who was Avicii? Avicii was the stage name of Swedish DJ, producer and songwriter Tim Bergling. Born in Stockholm in 1989, he became one of the most successful electronic music artists of his generation and played a major role in bringing EDM and progressive house to a worldwide audience
▶ What is Avicii's most famous song? Avicii is best known for international hits including Levels and Wake Me Up. Levels became his breakthrough global dance anthem, while Wake Me Up further expanded his audience by combining electronic dance production with acoustic and country-influenced elements.
▶ What was Avicii's real name? Avicii's real name was Tim Bergling. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 8 September 1989 and became internationally known under the Avicii name.
▶ What are Ryu and Strutnut by Avicii? Ryu and Strutnut are early Avicii productions dating from the period before his worldwide breakthrough. Ryu was originally released in 2009 and is regarded as one of the tracks that helped establish his early career.
▶ Can I buy Avicii on vinyl? Yes. Avicii's music is available across a growing range of vinyl releases and collectable editions. The One Collection currently stocks the limited white-vinyl 12-inch edition of Ryu / Strutnut, featuring Ryu, the Laidback Luke Edit and Strutnut.