Martin Garrix‘s return to touring has sparked inspiration for one of the artist’s biggest efforts yet, his debut club album, Sentio. Over the last two years, Garrix has released numerous massive pop collaborations alongside some of music’s biggest names including Bono & The Edge of U2, G-Eazy, and more. Garrix and Maejor additionally dropped the dynamic debut album under their AREA21 alias, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, late last year. During that time, Garrix was simultaneously taking a break from producing new club hits, especially as events were on hold with the onset of the pandemic. “The crazy thing is I’ve never released a Garrix album. During COVID I made zero club music because it felt weird to make festival music when the...
One of the most coveted dance music collaborations of the last three years has finally been released. Zedd and Martin Garrix‘s “Follow” is a track that looks and feels like a callback to the early 2010’s dance music boom. The two superstar producers have shared a close friendship for nearly a decade, and given the perceived synergies of their styles, this is a collaboration that fans of both artists have been dreaming of for years. By 2019, the prospect of a Garrix and Zedd collaboration began to show real traction. Since that time, the two have been teasing evidence of their time in the studio while continuing to keep the track itself under wraps. With “Follow,” Zedd and Garrix live up to the sky-high expectations. While both have gone on to play an int...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Follow – Martin Garrix & Zedd Cry (with Aluna) – Louis The Child Only You – Alesso & Sentinel Festival Hits 2022 Lose My Mind – Nicky Romero Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Treize – Damien N-Drix, Mosimann & STV Aphrodisiac – Ferreck Dawn Electronic Avenue All About Us – Ookay Would U – Dirty Audio, Marlhy Drop – Bok Nero These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com Top Hits Playlist,...
Dance music powerhouse producers Martin Garrix and Zedd are finally set to release their long-awaited collaboration. Out this Friday, March 25th, the track is called “Follow” and it’ll arrive by way of Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS. He took to social media to announce the hotly anticipated collab, stating that he’s “stoked.” Zedd also shared a YouTube Shorts video of Garrix playing out the track live to a crowd of 70,000 people. The tune features the classic, sharp Zedd synths with Garrix’s acclaimed, anthemic festival sound. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Zedd recently teamed up with Disclosure on a bubbly track called “You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,” which is about letting go of your worr...
A group of electronic dance music superstars are slithering into the Indy 500 Snake Pit for the race’s 2022 edition. Martin Garrix is the king cobra of the bunch, headlining a stellar lineup featuring Galantis, Steve Aoki, Yellow Claw and deadmau5. No, the irony of deadmau5 in a snake pit is not lost on us. General admission and VIP tickets for the Indy 500 Snake Pit are on sale for $45 and $150, respectively. You can purchase passes here. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Recommended Articles This marks Garrix’s second performance in the Snake Pit after he appeared at the landmark 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. The Dutch superstar is also headlining a number of the world’s biggest dance music festivals this year, such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival’s Miam...
Ahead of a historic edition of Tomorrowland, organizers have released a jaw-dropping list of artists to perform at the festival’s first-ever edition over three consecutive weekends. Tomorrowland today unveiled its massive 2022 lineup via a poster with more fine print than a car warranty. And after the long-awaited reveal, the question isn’t, “Who’s on the lineup?” but, “Who isn’t?” Tomorrowland. Anosov1505/Wikimedia Commons With over 600 artists, this year’s lineup is undoubtedly the biggest in Tomorrowland history. Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Charlotte de Witte, FISHER, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, Above & Beyond and many, many more are set to grace the stages of the Belgian...
Since launching in 2016, STMPD RCRDS has become one of dance music’s most esteemed record labels, stewarding the careers of some of the scene’s brightest production minds. So it’s hard to believe the imprint has just now launched its first remix contest featuring the music of founder Martin Garrix. STMPD this morning announced the competition, which invites music producers to rework the Dutch superstar’s collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.” Garrix and the label’s A&R will pick multiple finalists to be considered for two categories: Jury (STMPD’s team) and public (determined by poll voting). According to a press release issued by STMPD, prizes include a chance to win an official release...
Since launching in 2016, STMPD RCRDS has become one of dance music’s most esteemed record labels, stewarding the careers of some of the scene’s brightest production minds. So it’s hard to believe that Martin Garrix‘s flagship imprint has just now launched it’s first-ever remix contest. STMPD this morning announced the competition, which invites music producers to rework the Dutch superstar’s collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.” Garrix and the label’s A&R will pick multiple finalists to be considered for two categories: Jury (STMPD’s team) and public (determined by poll voting). According to a press release issued by STMPD, prizes include a chance to win an official release ...
A brand new music festival 20 years in the making is set to debut in the nation’s capital this spring. Insomniac Events and Club Glow have announced Project GLOW, a first-of-its-kind electronic music festival at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. Scheduled for April 30th and May 1st, the two-day, two-stage fest will feature performances from some of the biggest names in EDM, such as Martin Garrix, Seven Lions, Diplo, GRiZ, Krewella and SLANDER, among others. Tickets will go on sale Friday, January 14th at 10AM ET and you can purchase them here. The launch arrives after Insomniac’s late-2020 acquisition of Club Glow, which expanded the illustrious electronic music event promoter’s portfolio on the East Coast. Established in 1999, the company has over tw...
Just weeks after announcing the lineup of its flagship music festival in Miami, Ultra is looking to dominate 2022 after sharing a massive first phase of artists for its European edition. The organizers of the iconic dance music festival brand have announced a slew of major DJs to perform at Ultra Europe, which is scheduled for July 8-10 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. Headliners include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Alesso, Afrojack, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Richie Hawtin, and more. Ultra Europe 2022 will also feature the brand’s underground RESISTANCE concept, which showcases house and techno music. Recommended Articles Along with virtually every music festival in the world, the 2020 iteration of Ultra Europe...
Longtime collaborators Martin Garrix and Matisse & Sadko have always had a magic touch when it comes to electronic music. So when they threw the iconic dance music vocalist John Martin into the mix, expectations were high. And to the surprise of no one, they all delivered. Martin’s signature cadence is as strong as ever in “Won’t Let You Go,” a euphoric progressive track designed for music festivals. The riveting tune quickly became one of Garrix’s most anticipated unreleased tracks over the course of the pandemic. He dropped it live as early as August 2021, when he threw down at Austria’s Electric Love festival. It seems “Won’t Let You Go” is a bellwether of a huge 2022 from Garrix. According to a press ...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Alien – Galantis, Lucas & Steve and ILIRA Won’t Let You Go – Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko and John Martin Follow Me – Sam Feldt and Rita Ora Festival Hits 2021 Satisfying – Curbi Recommended Articles Miracle – RetroVision In Da Ghetto (Lorenzo Remix) – J Balvin & Skrillex Electronic Avenue Broken In All The Right Places – Lost Kings Atom Mirror – sober rob Make Up Your Mind (feat. Jaden Mi...