Marcel Woods, born Marcel Scheffers in Eindhoven, is one of the most influential Dutch trance DJs and producers. He built his reputation in the late 1990s through his own label Rytmic, then broke internationally with tracks like 'De Bom 2001' and 'Advanced', the official anthem of Trance Energy 2006. With over 13 albums and 30 singles to his name, he headlined major events including Mysteryland, Sensation and Trance Energy. Despite announcing his retirement in 2014, he has continued releasing new music and remixes.
Marcel Woods released a new remix of 'A Decade' in February 2026 via High Contrast Recordings (Be Yourself Music).
In September 2025, the single 'Something About U' by The Act, featuring Marcel Woods, was released via LANDR.
Marcel Woods released 'Advanced Reborn' in March 2025 together with DNA and Dimatik on the label Derailed Traxx.
In January 2025, a new remix of his classic 'Advanced' by Polon was released on High Contrast Recordings.
