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Martin Garrix and Maejor Unveil Debut AREA21 Album, “Greatest Hits Vol. 1”
EDM’s favorite alien duo have finally unveiled their long-awaited debut album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1. When AREA21 made their debut back in 2016 with the massively successful singles “Spaceships” and “Girls,” they were rather hesitant to reveal their identities and opted for a secretive persona. Fast-forward to 2021, however, when Martin Garrix and Maejor are embracing themselves as AREA21 while showcasing immense growth in their storytelling abilities and collaborative power as a duo. Following a series of singles and animated music videos that were carefully rolled out over the past 9 months, AREA21 have now finally released Greatest Hits Vol. 1, fully realizing their potential as one of the most exciting crossover acts in dance music. Spanning 12 tracks, the record follows the ...
RL Grime, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, More Feature in FIFA 22’s Huge Soundtrack: Listen
FIFA has just raised the bar for video game soundtracks. Gamers and soccer fanatics alike are counting down the days until the next entry in the FIFA series drops. Next month, EA Sports will release FIFA 22, the latest soccer simulator in the top-selling game franchise. In an effort to pump up fans for the thousands of hours of gameplay that await them, the soundtracks for both the traditional FIFA and VOLTA FOOTBALL have been shared. It’s very clear that developers spared no expense when it came to curating their latest game. The upcoming release features 122 songs that represent 27 different countries. Those who frequent EDM.com will be thrilled to hear that like last year’s soundtrack, the songs selected for FIFA 22 are quite electronic-oriented. The soundtra...
AREA21 Announce Debut Album Release Date, Tease First-Ever Performance at Life Is Beautiful
Las Vegas music festival Life Is Beautiful set the internet ablaze this week after suggesting the “aliens” behind the AREA21 duo are landing in Sin City for their first-ever live performance. Posting a visual of a neon prism, Life Is Beautiful told fans “they’ve landed and this isn’t the only clue they’ve left.” The inclusion of the prism is significant given AREA21’s recurring use of the symbol in all of their recent cover art. The festival’s flyer also features a holding spot near the top for what will be a major special guest, which lends credence to the suggestion that Martin Garrix and Maejor‘s collaborative alias could be the act to fit the bill. Life Is Beautiful kicked off yesterday, September 17th, so...
Martin Garrix and Maejor of AREA21 Have More New Music Dropping This Friday
Hold on to your hats. AREA21, which consists of superstar DJ and producer Martin Garrix and Maejor, have another new track called “Followers” landing this Friday. The duo announced the single in an Instagram post on Monday. Since Garrix and Maejor began teasing a new album from AREA21 project months ago, they’ve released a slew of tracks and music videos, including “Mona Lisa,” “La La La,” “POGO,” and “Lovin’ Every Minute.” AREA21 found Disney Music Group’s Hollywood Records as their debut record’s home and inked a contract with them. In addition to their debut album—slated for a release this fall—award-winning animation company Titmouse has been producing animated videos to accompany the re...
AREA21 Preach Positivity on Latest Single “Loving Every Minute”: Watch the Music Video
As the journey to the release of their debut album continues, the AREA21 duo of Martin Garrix and Maejor are is back with the latest single from the hotly anticipated LP. They released “Loving Every Minute” today via Garrix’s STMPD Records alongside an official music video. “Loving Every Minute” maintains the synergy between Garrix and Maejor, though this tune takes an even more laid-back route. Maejor’s signature tenor takes center stage as he croons about the importance of human connection. Organic instruments guide listeners through each verse, with an upbeat but subtle drop arriving periodically throughout. The animated music video serves as a montage of the time their alien counterparts have spent on Earth. Check ...
Watch the Interstellar Music Video for AREA21’s New Single “Mona Lisa”
In April, Martin Garrix and Maejor announced that they would be dropping a full album under their collaborative AREA21 alias. Since announcing the LP, we’ve received a taste of what’s to come with “La La La” and “POGO.” Today they’ve dropped the latest single from their forthcoming project, “Mona Lisa.” In a similar fashion to their previous two singles, “Mona Lisa” embraces a pop-leaning sound while incorporating various electronic elements. It’s reminiscent of a feel-good summer night, as a plucky electric bass is accompanied by upbeat percussion and Maejor’s signature vocals. “Mona Lisa” is the third single from AREA21’s forthcoming album, which currently has no title or relea...
AREA21 Unveil Next Piece of the Album Puzzle With “Pogo”: Watch the Music Video
AREA21, the extraterrestrial collaborative project from Martin Garrix and Maejor, are continuing their mission on Earth and leaving electrifying music in their wake. After the duo recently confirmed that their debut full-length album would make contact this fall, they’ve now unveiled the second radio transmission from the record called “Pogo.” The track picks up where “La La La” left off, following the angsty pop swagger of its predecessor. Maejor exudes a carefree spirit, and the beat matches his energy with a pulsing bassline and smooth electric guitar riffs. At the time of this article’s publication, AREA21 are yet to announce their upcoming album’s title or official release date. We have been told that fans can expect a series of son...
Martin Garrix and Maejor’s AREA21 Confirm Debut Full-Length Album Out This Fall
At long last, AREA21 will soon release their long-awaited debut full-length album. The cosmic side project of Martin Garrix and Maejor have signed with Disney Music Group’s Hollywood Records ahead of the album’s release. In a press release shared with EDM.com, Hollywood Records label reps confirmed that the record is due out this fall. The announcement also notes that fans can look forward to a series of songs and accompanying animated videos, produced by award-winning animation studio Titmouse, which will roll out over the course of spring and summer 2021 before the momentous album release. AREA21 signed to Disney Music Group’s Hollywood Records ahead of their forthcoming debut full-length album. Hollywood Records Speculation surrounding the album was rampant back i...
AREA21 Returns With Angsty New Single “La La La”: Watch the Music Video
The moment is finally here, the spaceship has crashed down to earth. AREA21, the elusive collaborative project from Martin Garrix and Maejor, have dropped their long-awaited new single “La La La.” The hype for this release has been building since the beginning of the year, when the pair wiped the AREA21 social media clean, which was a clear indication of new music. The next hint came in the form of a cryptic radio transmission announcing their arrival. All the breadcrumbs have led us to this moment. “La La La” does not disappoint. Maejor’s signature vocals perform perfectly within this new aesthetic. The production features a strong electric guitar pluck, crisp kick and snare line, and delicate piano progression. The interweaving of melodies ...
Listen to a Preview of AREA21’s New Upcoming Single
Martin Garrix and Maejor‘s AREA21 have revealed the final puzzle piece of their momentous return, an audio preview of their forthcoming single. AREA21 haven’t publicly announced the name of the track yet, but fans are tentatively calling it “La La La.” The song falls in the same vein as the alien-themed duo’s previous releases, perhaps most in line with “We Did It.” It features the dance-pop style of Garrix’s radio-friendly releases and bars from Maejor, a formula they’ve perfected like the veterans they are. It’s difficult to believe that AREA21’s debut single “Spaceships” came all the way back in April 2016. However, fans can let out a sigh of relief since the duo is primed to nix their hiatus wi...
Martin Garrix Announces Release Date and Shares Preview of New AREA21 Release
Late last month, Martin Garrix and Maejor—also known as AREA21—shared a cryptic message stating that something’s coming. Now, the duo has followed up with the reveal of a new teaser and release date of new music. Shared across AREA21’s social media pages, the short video depicts an animated rendition of the two artists next to what appears to be a crashed UFO. There is an audio component of the video, but it seems to simply be an introduction of some sort. At the end of the teaser, the date “April 9th” is shown. Fans of AREA21 have already begun to speculate what will happen next week, but no official details have been shared at this time. It’s worth noting that in January 2021, the duo teased that a new album is on the way, so it’s fair t...
AREA21 Share Mysterious Radio Transmission Message: “We Are Coming”
AREA21 are trying to tell us something. The collaborative alias of Martin Garrix and Maejor sent an email to EDM.com today, March 24th, containing an audio file with a cryptic radio transmission message. We are unable to confirm who exactly the speaker is due to their concealment via voice modulation, but they are clearly signaling something big on the horizon. “Hello. We are coming,” the voice says before asking fans to join them on a “mission.” Back in October 2020, Garrix confirmed the imminent return of AREA21, saying the duo “basically made a whole album” in an interview. They then went on to wipe their social media accounts in January 2021 before teasing the album later that month. AREA21’s message was also broad...
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