Martin Garrix
New Trio Drove Debuts With Six-Track EP, “Dusk,” Via Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS
With the might of Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS behind them, new Dutch electronic group Drove has officially made their debut with a new EP called Dusk. Released January 8th and comprised of six tracks, the project puts a modern twist on melodic house music, falling somewhere between the rapture of RÜFÜS DU SOL and the melodrama of Bob Moses. From pulsing club bass and laid-back rhythms to floating vocals and carefully programmed percussion, Dusk fuses dance-pop with future house to craft a mood primed for your next late night drive. The Dillon Francis-assisted “Places” incorporates filtered vocals with breezy synths, while “Alive Again” is dark and enigmatic. “Know” marks the debut of Ex Love, widening the scope of Dus...
Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS Issues Massive Mixtape to Close Out 2020
In a year plagued by global shutdowns and the virtual disappearance of festivals and club gigs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the STMPD RCRDS imprint has been anything but slow. Martin Garrix‘s record label has seen a stellar year and is looking to cap it off in spectacular fashion with a brand new mixtape. The STMPD RCRDS Mixtape 2020 features two sides with music from over 50 STMPD musicians. Side A takes on a more festival and dance-centric approach, with tracks from artists such as Julian Jordan, Dyro, Cesqeaux, and many others serving up some the label’s finest bangers from this year. Side B delivers deeper house-focused offerings, with top label picks from the likes of Sidney Samson, Bart B More, Moksi, and a slew of others. The flip side is undou...
Following Tomorrowland NYE Performance, Martin Garrix Teases Ten New STMPD IDs
During his Tomorrowland NYE performance, Martin Garrix stuck to his promise to deliver a slew of unreleased tracks from his label, STMPD RCRDS. All things considered, Garrix had a productive 2020. He released music under three unique aliases, and didn’t hesitate to pivot with the trend towards livestreamed shows. His year culminated at the debut Tomorrowland NYE festival, where the Dutch producer didn’t hesitate to preview what’s on the horizon. Taking to Instagram, Garrix clipped ten IDs from his set and created a game of “guess the artist” for his fans. The post included several originals and an unidentified remix of Garrix fan-favorite track “Don’t Look Down” with Usher. Many enthusiastically played along, and with a high degree...
Martin Garrix and Maejor Wipe AREA21 Social Media Clean After New Music Tease
Back in October, fans began counting down the New Year early after Martin Garrix revealed that new music from his side project with Maejor, AREA21, is coming in March. They’ve seemingly kickstarted the first steps of their promise, as on New Year’s Day, they deleted all the content from their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter profiles dedicated to the group. While this may seem like simple maintenance to some, oftentimes creators delete all of their old content before the release of something substantial. With still three months before the promised release date, many fans are wondering if the deletion means AREA21 will be releasing something before March. Screenshot of AREA21’s wiped Instagram. AREA21 (via Instagram) While we still know almost nothing about what&...
Love at First Sight: The Top 10 EDM Artist Logos
When it comes to launching a successful music career, banging tunes aren’t the only factor when it comes to success. Instead, especially in the digital age, music often must come alongside a strong visual brand built around an eye-catching and memorable logo. This rule is especially relevant in the world of electronic music, as bold, captivating visuals and signature artwork are must-haves for any producer with a live show. Logos are emblazoned on merch, splashed across fan art and featured on album covers—and, if all goes well, permanently displayed on fans’ bodies as a tattoo. Have you ever connected with another audience member at an event over your mutual love for an artist? We’ll bet it was because one or both of you were sporting their logo. In shor...
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Martin Garrix on Pushing Himself Creatively and Producing the “Craziest Music Ever” in 2020 [Interview]
Despite a stressful year by all accounts, Martin Garrix found a way to share new music, launch innovative projects, and identify ingenious ways to connect with his fans. Ahead of his ballyhooed performance at the first-ever Tomorrowland New Year’s Eve celebration, the chart-topping producer chatted with EDM.com to recap his year and offer fans a preview of what to expect next. Amid a dire and uncertain climate, the dance music superstar seemingly never lost his unrelenting creative stride. He released music at a steady pace under several unique alias, as Martin Garrix, GRX, and his Ytram moniker. Starting new aliases relieves the pressure of conforming to expectations, allowing his creativity to flow freely, Garrix told EDM.com. “Producing music as an a...
Watch an Exclusive Preview of Martin Garrix’s Set at Upcoming Tomorrowland Virtual NYE Festival
Fans of Martin Garrix have been counting down the seconds until his set at Tomorrowland‘s first-ever virtual New Year’s Eve festival, one of his most anticipated performances in recent memory. Those fans can now get a taste of what to expect after organizers dropped an exclusive preview of Garrix throwing down on one of the fest’s beautiful digital stages. If the five-plus minute clip below is any indication, the performance is going to be special. You can already tell that Garrix’s set is going to be an all-out showcase of his anthemic sound. To boot, Tomorrowland’s staff did an incredible job of simulating a real music festival by seamlessly interpolating all the peripherals you’d typically hear at an event, like crowd noise and Co2 cannons. Garrix wil...
Martin Garrix Drops Hypnotic Tech House Track “Alive” Under Ytram Moniker
At Tomorrowland 2017, Martin Garrix surprised fans all over the world when he announced his new deep and tech house alias, Ytram. Garrix’s followers were anxiously awaiting his new sound until this year, when Ytram began steadily rolling out his new project via the Dutch superstar’s own STMPD RCRDS banner. His newest track “Alive” with Citadelle is a work of tech house art. The melodic and mesmerizing introduction feels like pure bliss and renewed hope. Bringing some techno spice, the drop is primal, dark, and dirty. Sinister synths dance over a thumping baseline, while groovy hi hats drive the beat. One of the most unique components is the orchestral string solo that makes an appearance in the breakdown, tugging on the heartstrings. “Alive” manages to be ...
Tinie Tempah Shares Studio Footage of Upcoming Collaboration With Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix is gearing up for a new release with one of the UK’s biggest hip-hop artists. As teased on Instagram by Tinie Tempah, the duo is set to release new music next year. Before the Story post’s 24-hour expiration, a popular fan page dedicated to the Dutch EDM star was able to secure a screen recording of the clip and share it for those who might have missed out. While the clip is short, you can see both artists in the studio and hear a brief snippet of the track. It’s hard to tell what the song will sound like due to how small the teaser is, but the announcement alone has left fans excited and clamoring for more. As you may remember, earlier in the week, Garrix revealed that he would be playing “so much unreleased music” during his Tomorrowland N...
Martin Garrix is Playing “So Much Unreleased Music” at Tomorrowland’s NYE Festival
Martin Garrix is planning on saving 2020 at the eleventh hour. As his fans anticipate his momentous performance at Tomorrowland‘s first-ever New Year’s Eve festival, Garrix has given them even more to be excited about. In a press release issued by Tomorrowland today, the brand shared a quote by the dance music superstar wherein he reveals his plans to premiere a slew of new unreleased tracks, which he hopes will “take people on a journey.” “I’m very happy that I’m part of Tomorrowland’s New Year’s Eve line-up,” Garrix said. “The way Tomorrowland set up the summer edition of Tomorrowland Around the World, the way all the visuals looked – even though there weren’t real people, looking back at it, it felt like I was at a real festival, so I’m ver...
Martin Garrix Releases “Friendship Mix” Ahead of Tomorrowland’s Virtual NYE Festival
Martin Garrix delivered a new mix for fans who can’t wait for his virtual Tomorrowland New Year’s Eve performance next month. Premiered via the festival’s One World Radio network, the hourlong offering is the latest entry in their “Friendship Mix” series following releases from Tchami, ARTBAT, and more. Garrix’s mix features many of his original and collaborative releases. Along with his own songs, many of the other artists included have released their work on Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS banner. Included alongside music by Garrix are tunes from Tiësto, Brooks, Dyro, and many more, blended effortlessly to deliver the perfect appetizer before the main course. You can listen to Martin Garrix’s entire “Friendship Mix” courtesy...
Tomorrowland Formally Announces 2020 Virtual NYE Festival: See the Full Lineup
Tomorrowland fans rejoice: the festival has formally announced its first-ever New Years Eve edition. Along with the momentous announcement came the event’s staggering lineup, which doubles as a who’s who of dance music’s corps d’elite. Set to appear at the fest are Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Diplo, Tchami, Netsky, and many more. Each will perform on four meticulously designed, digital stages in NAOZ, the brand new digital world that Tomorrowland’s 3D artists have developed for the occasion. Check out the full lineup below. Tomorrowland Tomorrowland’s virtual NYE stream has the potential to solidify itself as the most important digital music event to emerge from the COVID-19 epoch. All of its facets—stream...
