Alexander Popov: The Sound of a Global Movement

Alexander Popov is an internationally renowned DJ and producer. With over 15 years of industry leadership, he is a true visionary. Currently, he is a driving force behind the global melodic trance movement.

His career is defined by high-caliber music. For instance, he has over 200 releases and more than 100 million streams on Spotify. Moreover, he has collaborated with legends like Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, and Cosmic Gate. He also famously commanded a crowd of 65,000 at the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest. Consequently, Alexander Popov’s influence remains undeniable.

As an IDMA nominee, his career spans the world’s biggest stages. He has performed in over 40 countries, from the sun-soaked decks of Ushuaïa Ibiza to the massive crowds of Tomorrowland.

In 2021, Alexander Popov was included in the TOP 100 best producers in the world according to 1001tracklists. Later on, in 2024, he received the Music Box Award and was included for the seventh time in the DJ Mag Top 150 DJs.

The Interplay Ecosystem

Alexander Popov is also the founder of the globally recognized Interplay Records brand. After a decade of defining the “Interplay” sound, he launched his personal record label, Interplay, in 2017. It has since evolved into a powerhouse ecosystem with five sub-labels and a state-of-the-art production hub. Today, Interplay hosts global event residencies and live performances at Tomorrowland, Ultra Europe, Love Parade, Dreamstate, A State of Trance (ASOT), and more.

Interplay Radioshow: The Thursday Ritual

Step into Alexander Popov’s world every single week. Interplay Radioshow is a journey through the most emotive and cutting-edge sounds in trance music today.

Genres: Trance in all its subgenres / Dance Music / Melodic House / Techno
Schedule: Every Thursday
Airtime: 21:00 CET