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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...

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Ofenbach, Steve Aoki, AREA21 and More [9/17/21]

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 Music Means Love Forever – Steve Aoki & Armin van Buuren Hurricane – Ofenbach & Ella Henderson Alright (feat. KIDDO) – Alle Farben Festival Hits 2021 Fly With Us – AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo Recommended Articles Ugly Truth – Taiki Nulight Paris To Berlin – Vion Konger Electronic Avenue Broken – William Black & Fairlane Think You Right (feat. ericdoa & glaive) – Whethan More More More –...

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...

We Surveyed Dance Music Fans On Which Iconic Early 2010’s Single Deserved a 2021 Rework

Fans are yearning for the soaring, euphoric riffs characteristic of the iconic house music singles that dominated the early 2010s. At least, that’s one interpretation of a new EDM.com social media poll.  When we asked the fans which classic dance music single needed some 2021 remix magic, nearly 20,000 nostalgic respondents weighed in. By a wide margin, electronic music fans felt Swedish House Mafia‘s swan song, “Don’t You Worry Child” could use a resurgence. The single was among the first dance tracks at the time to land on major metropolitan pop radio stations, unifying fans across the globe in the process. Simultaneously, we sullenly counted down to the conclusion of the group’s One Last Tour, which felt like the definitive end to an era. Li...

Martin Garrix Drops Two Massive Unreleased Collabs in First Show in Two Years: Watch

During his headlining performance at Austria’s Electric Love Boutique Edition festival, Martin Garrix dropped a pair of high-profile, unreleased collaborations. Fans were stunned to see the Dutch dance music superstar open his set by dropping a brand new collaboration with John Martin, the revered vocalist behind some of Swedish House Mafia’s most influential tracks. Luckily for those who weren’t able to see it in person over the weekend, fans have shared a generous portion of the song via social media. Martin’s vocals can clearly be heard alongside dramatic, uplifting chords from Garrix, forming a perfect introduction to his first performance in almost two years. Considering the duo’s work on “Now That I’ve Found You” and “Higher ...

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Alan Walker, Becky Hill, Flume and More [8/27/21]

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 Don’t You Hold Me Down – Alan Walker & Georgia Ku Remember (and David Guetta) – Becky Hill Lovin’ Every Minute – AREA21 Festival Hits 2021 Somethings about to go down – Anti Up Recommended Articles LOL OK (Habstrakt Remix) – MUST DIE! Downtown – BYOR & VINNE Electronic Avenue On A Mountain (Flume Remix) – Danny L Harle & DJ Danny I Feel – Biicla Knowing How To Break (With RUNN) –...

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 ...

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Martin Garrix, ARMNHMR, Gryffin and More [8/06/21]

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. Love Runs Out (feat. G-Eazy & Sasha Alex Sloan) – Martin Garrix Never Gets You Back (feat. Kwesi) – ARMNHMR & Caslow New Blood (with Boy Matthews) – Gryffin Winners Anthem – KSHMR & Zafrir Regarde-moi – Kungs Recommended Articles I Don’t Wanna Know – DubVision Fight Dirty – Salvatore Ganacci Train – Felguk 2HEARTs – Knock2 Switch – Amy Lauren & Blank Sense These tracks can be accessed on the ...

Martin Garrix Taps G-Eazy and Sasha Alex Sloan for Crossover Smash “Love Runs Out”

Martin Garrix is back with his latest hit-in-waiting, a massive collaboration with Sasha Alex Sloan and G-Eazy called “Love Runs Out.” Longtime Garrix admirers may be dismayed at the absence of progressive house elements here, but fans of the Dutch superstar’s electronic-pop sensibilities will be thrilled. “Love Runs Out” is a scintillating hip-pop anthem with enough horsepower in its liner notes to propel it to the top of the Dance charts in little time. ‘”I’ve known [G-Eazy] since forever, so it was about time for us to release a song together,” said Garrix, who also gushed about Sloan’s “amazing voice.” Check out the official “Love Runs Out” visualizer below and find the ...

Martin Garrix Announces Release Date of New Collab With G-Eazy and Sasha Alex Sloan

Martin Garrix‘s illustrious list of collaborators just added two more monster names. After a period of rampant speculation on Reddit surrounding a new single with two big-name artists, the Dutch EDM wunderkind has confirmed an upcoming collab with renowned singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan and hip-hop superstar G-Eazy. The track, dubbed “Love Runs Out,” will drop this Friday, August 6th via Garrix’s own STMPD RCRDS banner. G-Eazy is no stranger to electronic music scene, releasing music with Dillon Francis, SG Lewis, Marshmello, and more. Sloan, on the other hand, is perhaps best known in dance music circles for her remarkable vocal work on songs by ODESZA, Kaskade, Kygo, and ILLENIUM, among others. An esteemed solo artist, she released her debut album Only Child&n...

The Age of Innocence: Here’s What These 10 DJs Looked Like Before They Were Famous

When it comes to glow-ups, many of us have the luxury of burying all evidence of our braces and bowl cuts deep in the depths of old family albums. But for the celebrities, it’s inevitable for photos from the vault to pop up now and then. So what did some of our favorite electronic artists look like before they were main stage headliners?  From childhood portraits to pre-fame head-shots, we’ve gone digging for mementos from the pasts of Alison Wonderland, Flume, RL Grime, and other dance music superstars. Complete with swooping side bangs, toothy smiles and early 2010s rave attire, they remind us that not too long ago, these artists were just like us. Let’s take a trip back in time.  Freddy Kennett of Louis The Child. Robby Hauldren of Louis the Child.

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...