Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, John Martin

Just in time for the end of the year, Martin Garrix is back with a treat to kick off the Holiday Season with a bang, releasing his long-awaited collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin: ‘Won’t Let You Go’.

Played as the opening track of his first sets after the pandemic, including Electric Love and Creamfields, the track quickly became a fan favorite. Proven to be a golden combination before, Garrix is teaming up with both Matisse & Sadko and John Martin again. Garrix already worked with Matisse & Sadko on classics such as ‘Together’, ‘Hold On’ and ‘Forever’, while John Martin joined him on ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘ Now That I’ve Found You’. 

Combining the best of all worlds, Garrix and Matisse & Sadko’s production signatures perfectly blend with John Martin’s heartfelt vocals while the lyrics talk about not ever letting go of the one you love the most. The euphoric hook gives ‘Won’t Let You Go’ a massive festival feel which is exactly where it deserves to be played. 

My new song Won't Let You Go is out now, super proud to share this song which I created together with my good friends Matisse & Sadko, John Martin and Michel Zitron!

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, John Martin - Won’t Let You Go (Lyric Video)

AREA21 have released their long-awaited debut album Greatest Hits Vol. 1. The album is a culmination of not only the 12 songs written, produced and performed by acclaimed DJ/producer Martin Garrix and Producer/songwriter Maejor, who between them have worked with some of music’s biggest artists including Bono, G-Eazy, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Khalid, but also a global visual project in the form of a series of videos by award-winning animation studio Titmouse, Inc. (Dua Lipa, Run the Jewels) which took 9 months to complete, with work by 60 artists from 10 countries. This album also marks the first album release by AREA21 co-creator Garrix. 

Maejor: ‘’It was really important for us to have a full body of work because there’s so much stylistic range on the album. I feel like if we had the pressure to compress it into something smaller, it wouldn’t have worked.’'

Martin Garrix: ‘’I’ve never released this many songs before at the same time, so I’m nervous about it. But that nervousness gets overshadowed by excitement, adrenaline and passion. This project means so much to us both musically and conceptually. I’ve had some of the best moments of my life working on these songs and we can’t wait to finally share them with the world.’’

Over the past 9 months, AREA21 have released a series of songs and videos detailing the interstellar adventures of Garrix and Maejor’s alien alter egos, M & M, with a narrative that tackled some of life’s biggest questions and transformed them into music that’s thought-provoking and relatable. In fact, it was M & M who inspired the album title.  Notes Maejor, “When the aliens first came to Earth, all of their favorite albums had the title ‘Greatest Hits.’ They didn’t know you were supposed to have many albums out before you made a greatest hits album.” Greatest Hits Vol. 1  includes previous releases such as “La La La,” “Lovin’ Every Minute,” “Own The Night” and “Followers,” but also sends 6 brand new tracks into the stratosphere including the lead single and latest in the series of animated videos ‘Time Machine.’

In ‘Time Machine’ they contemplate going back to relive simple moments of their youth, but in the end realize that enjoying life in the moment is most important. The video mirrors this sentiment with a wistful look back at alien travelers M & M’s early years as well as a recap of their journey so far here on earth and features the characters they’ve met along the way including a Marvel-style group shot at the end as the M & M spaceship takes off.  Where they’re headed will be revealed in the next chapter. Stay tuned.

Our debut album Greatest Hits Vol. 1 is out now and we hope you enjoy it!

AREA21 - Time Machine (Official Video)

So we're runnin' down the streets singing la la

In “Own The Night,” written by real life artists Martin Garrix and Maejor,  the alien duo have found their way to Hollywood and as portrayed in the video, are struck by the many masks that humans put on to conform to society’s norm. The track is incredibly catchy, but also carries a sense of social awareness, which is exactly what AREA21 are trying to transmit through their music.

AREA21 - Own The Night (Official Video)

Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan & Tinie Tempah

"I’m really happy we finally get to release this one!’’

Martin Garrix has teamed up with fellow DJ/producer Julian Jordan and British rapper Tinie for his first club banger in almost a year: ‘Diamonds ’. While experimenting with a lot of different sounds the past year, Garrix reassured fans that he was still working on hard-hitting festival music, but was waiting to get back on stage to release these. After premiering ‘Diamonds’ at his first show in 1,5 years, the song caused a major buzz on social media and quickly found itself among the most anticipated IDs from his set.

Starting as a first demo between Jordan and Garrix, the latter proposed to also include Tinie on the track. 

Julian Jordan: ‘’While working on ‘Diamonds’ I got a call from Martijn in the middle of the night; he had the idea of putting Tinie on the track. I rushed to his house and we finished the demo together that night. A few weeks later Tinie came to Amsterdam to record the vocals and the session was so much fun. 

Diamonds is a track that is all about energy, something fresh and new but definitely made for huge crowds. Combine all of this with Tinie’s infectious vocals and a banger is born.’’

Tinie’s rousing raps perfectly complement the hard-hitting energy of the track that marks Garrix’s grand entrance back to the festivals. 

Tinie: "The most precious stones that shine the brightest, come from the darkest places and under the most pressurised conditions. This is the essence behind the lyrics and production that Martin, Julian and I have worked on for 'Diamonds' and have applied to many records over the years. I'm so excited for the world to hear what we have been cooking up."

Martin Garrix: ‘’I missed being on stage so much, and finally playing this track in front of a crowd during my first shows in almost two years felt insane. To also have both Julian and Tinie join me on stage to perform the track was so special. I’m really happy we finally get to release this one!’’

The accompanying music video (which will premiere around 2PM CEST today) displays the festival energy the track breathes, with artistic live performance moments from various festivals including Creamfields and Untold Festival shot on film. Delivering the heat as promised, ‘Diamonds’ was surely worth the wait. 

Diamonds with Julian Jordan and Tinie is out now and it feels great to play this one at my shows! 

Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan & Tinie Tempah - Diamonds (Official Video)

"What you gonna do when your followers gone"

Detailed in AREA21’s music and visuals, the alien characters M & M have been able to observe humans both from a distance and up close. With the song ‘’Followers’’ they talk about the benefit of living life in real-time instead of becoming mesmerized by their devices. 

Do you like yourself when you don’t have your phone

What you gonna do when your followers gone (oh no)

Maybe you will feel no stress when you don’t care what people say

Feeling good no need to pose (eh)’. – “Followers”

In the accompanying music video, AREA21 highlight the pressures that can come from living your life through social media and encourage everyone to look up and enjoy the world around them. 

With their previous release ‘’Lovin’ Every Minute,’’ which focused on living in the moment and the importance of human connection, it's starting to become more and more evident that these alien travelers have a message to get across to us humans. 

Our new song Followers it out now, enjoy the music video! 

AREA21 - Followers (Official Video)

AREA21 has released their latest song + video ''Lovin' Every Minute'' in a series of releases detailing the alien duo’s adventures here on Earth.  The song, written by real life artists Martin Garrix and Maejor, shines a spotlight on living in the moment and the importance of the human connection.

I'll be your friend when it’s difficult 

See The Signs That We Bout To Take A Flight

The cover art features light passing from alien to human and represents uplifting another by a simple touch, “With your energy and spirit, you can change someone’s mood just by how you treat them” noted AREA21.  Meanwhile the video takes a look at how M & M are loving every minute of their time here on Earth and hints at what’s ahead for the duo.

The video details M & M’s journey so far – from their accidental crash in the Nevada desert, being chased by the ominous Lady T to partying in Vegas and floating through the Louvre in Paris.  There’s even a hint at what’s to come.

With more songs and videos to come, AREA21 is running at full speed towards their debut album releasing this fall. Since the release of new music in April, AREA21 has amassed over 29M combined streams and a combined social imprint of over 42M.

AREA21 - Lovin' Every Minute (Official Video)

Martin Garrix (feat. G-Eazy & Sasha Alex Sloan)

I’ve known Gerald since forever, so it was about time for us to release a song together.

August 6, 2021 - Hot on the heels of his official UEFA Euro 2020 track ‘We Are The People’ with Bono and The Edge, Martin Garrix is releasing another big collaboration today. ‘Love Runs Out’ sees him join forces with multi-platinum recording artist and producer G-Eazy and singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan. 

Exploring a different sound once again, ‘Love Runs Out’ is a fresh hip-hop track with a melodic hook and emotional lyrics that are instantly captivating. G-Eazy’s melodic and catchy signature hip-hop sound and Sloan’s mysterious and sultry vocals perfectly blend in with Garrix’s production where all three artists shine in their own way.

Martin Garrix: ‘’I’ve known Gerald since forever, so it was about time for us to release a song together. Sasha has an amazing voice, and she really completed the track. It’s a different sound for me, so I hope you guys like it!’’

'Love Runs Out’ addresses the feeling of being afraid your love story will fade out at one point, with G-Eazy and Sloan questioning whether there would still be something left to mend when they fall out of love. 

What if one day we wake up and don’t feel like we do now

What if one day we wake up and we both want something else

My new song Love Runs Out featuring G=Eazy and Sasha Alex Sloan is out now! Very proud of this one and I hope you like it! 

Love Runs Out (feat. G-Eazy & Sasha Alex Sloan)

Martin Garrix - Love Runs Out (feat. G-Eazy & Sasha Alex Sloan)

“Mona Lisa” is the latest in the series of music and video releases from AREA21, the multimedia collaboration between Martin Garrix and Maejor portrayed through the eyes of aliens ‘M&M’. 

After their adventures in Vegas, the accompanying video for ‘Mona Lisa’, produced by award-winning animation studio ‘Titmouse’, takes the viewer along on a trip with the aliens to the Louvre in Paris. Floating through outer space, we see their point of view looking down at the flashing lights of cities on earth. 

In the lyrics of the song, the two alien travelers highlight all the things they want with several of these scenarios passing by in the video as well. 

                                                – “Mona Lisa”

After releasing ‘La La La’ and ‘Pogo’, the project is running at full speed towards their debut album releasing this fall. 

Since the release of new music in April, AREA21 has amassed over 12M combined streams and a combined social imprint of 16M.

Our new single Mona Lisa is out now! 🦋

AREA21 - Mona Lisa (Official Video)

AREA21 CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY ON PLANET EARTH WITH ‘POGO’

Following the release of “La La La,” AREA21’s debut single which has already surpassed 5M combined streams, the adventure continues with the release of ‘Pogo.’ The song exudes the feeling of being completely uninhibited, living life wild and free, which makes it the perfect soundtrack for the coming summer months. Written by Martin Garrix and Maejor, Martin also plays electric guitar on the track, one of the many talents from this multi-faceted artist.

The video for “Pogo” picks up where "La La La" left off with the two alien travelers M & M having crashed landed on earth, standing on their recently crashed spaceship and running from the law. Their escape includes a very unorthodox mode of transportation, a group of unlikely heroes and lands them in the perfect place to get away from it all – Vegas, baby.

Up down like a pogo! Enjoy the official music video for our new single Pogo! 🛸👽👽

AREA21 - Pogo (Official Video)

I’m very proud of what we did together and excited to finally share it with the world!

With the track in the making for three years, Garrix had felt from the early stages of the creative process that Bono’s vocals would make the perfect fit for ‘We Are the People’. His vision came to life when both Bono and his U2 bandmate The Edge agreed to feature on the song. The collaboration evolved further with Bono writing the lyrics and creating melodies and The Edge adding the leading guitar riffs, resulting in a perfect blend of the signature sounds of all artists.  

Martin Garrix: “Creating the music for one of the biggest sports events in the world together with Bono and The Edge has been an incredible experience. I’m very proud of what we did together and excited to finally share it with the world!”

‘We Are The People’ reminds us that a song can look at the challenges facing the world at a given time and still attempt a unified response. It is a hymn sheet from which we can all sing where ever we may come from, but especially in Europe where the competition will focus the attention of the whole world. ‘We Are The People’ hopes to reflect the positivity, hope, and determination required for any team to succeed, as well as offer a sense of togetherness that fits the theme of UEFA EURO 2020: Unity. For the first time in EURO history, the tournament is being played across the continent, which will display the overriding theme of unity throughout.

Next to the official track, Garrix has also produced the official walkout and broadcast music for the tournament. Releasing on his 25th birthday, the song is a testament to his impressive march through the ranks of the music industry so far. Every UEFA EURO Championship since 1992 has had an official song with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Simply Red, and Enrique Iglesias providing the tournament’s soundtrack in the past. 

"The long wait is almost over, and we are delighted to officially unveil the official song for UEFA EURO 2020 ‘We Are The People’, which features some of the world’s most celebrated artists in Martin Garrix, Bono, and The Edge, ” said UEFA marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein. “Football and music have the power of bringing people together. They are vectors of passion and emotion and combining them will extend further the fan celebration of the tournament, as well as reaching out to new audiences. With the star-studded line-up we have pulled together to create the tournament’s official music, we are confident of doing just this.”

UEFA EURO 2020 is being held across the continent for the first time in the competition's history, with 11 host cities in all. Amsterdam, Baku, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, London, Munich, Rome, Saint Petersburg, and Seville will all host matches this summer with the first match kicking off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 11 June 2021 with Turkey facing Italy. The final will take place at Wembley Stadium, London on 11 July 2021.

I can finally share my new song We Are The People featuring Bono & The Edge from U2, which is the official song for this year’s UEFA EURO2020 football tournament! ⚽🏆

We Are The People [UEFA EURO 2020 Song] (Official Video)

Martin Garrix feat. Bono & The Edge - We Are The People [UEFA EURO 2020 Song] (Official Video)

The music of AREA21 follows a story arc of two alien travelers who are tripping through the cosmos spreading a message of unity and good vibes when they accidentally come crashing to Earth. Their adventures are portrayed musically and visually throughout a series of songs and accompanying animated videos by award-winning animation studio, Titmouse, and will shine a light on human behavior and our interactions here on Earth from their viewpoint. 

The first outing, “La La La,” released today shows the alien travelers beaming up unhappy people into their spaceship for an impromptu intergalactic party, using music to unite and uplift their mood. The end of the video sees them accidentally crashing the spaceship on planet Earth where the real adventure begins. 

“La La La” speaks to the importance of being your true self, following your voice and choosing your path from a place of dreaming and wonder, not fear, while the lyrics celebrate being different and blocking out the negativity: 

They Don’t Realise, I Like To Be Different

Talking In My Ear, But I Do Not Wanna Hear

Get Up Out My Face, Give Me Space, Give Me Space

STAY TUNED as AREA21’s journey begins to play out and is documented in new music and animated videos produced by Titmouse set to roll out this spring.

The official music video for La La La is out now! 🌎🛸👽👽 

AREA21 - La La La (Official Video)

Martin Garrix has kept his fans full of anticipation while waiting for his new single. The time has finally come, and his first release of 2021 goes by the name of ‘Pressure’. ‘Pressure’ sees him team up with Stockholm-born and Los Angeles-based songstress Tove Lo.

With ‘Pressure’ Garrix is heading into a slightly different direction, with fresh, deeper sounds dominating throughout the track. Tove Lo’s edgy vocals and catchy lyrics perfectly complement the groovy track. Always looking for ways to innovate, Garrix has been showcasing his diversity last year as well with deeper releases from his alias Ytram. No stranger to the dance floor or the pop charts, “Pressure” is a club ready banger and also Tove Lo’s first release of 2021. Her signature wit and seductive lyrics are the perfect compliment to Garrix’s production on the track. Tove elaborates;

"This track hit me in all the right places and I really wanted to be a part of it. It’s cool that it’s a slightly new direction for both me and Garrix! Lyrically it’s all about destructive passion and lack of self control. Which feels amazing until it drives you crazy. I’m very excited for this to be our first collab, I hope all our fans feel it!"

The release is accompanied by a music video shot on film. The video takes the viewer on a tense ride of the main character’s blood-curdling search for her vision.

During last year’s lockdown, Garrix has had lots of time to work on new music, with the DJ/producer stating he ‘’can’t wait to share with his fans what he’s been working on’’. This first release, as well as his one billion Spotify streams accolade for ‘In The Name of Love’, sure set the tone for 2021 which is just getting started for him.

My new single 'Pressure' featuring Tove Lo is out now and I hope you guys enjoy this crazy music video!

Martin Garrix feat. Tove Lo - Pressure (Official Video)

Since awakening his alias Ytram for the first release this year, Martin Garrix has been on a roll with the musical output from his moniker. Just in time for the end of the year he releases ‘Alive’. 

‘Alive’ sees him team up with Citadelle, a brand new DJ duo from France. Their sound perfectly fits the deeper output Ytram has been showcasing throughout the year. 

A derivative of 'Alive' will also serve as the official title track for his good friend, Dutch F1 driver Max Verstappen’s documentary; Whatever It Takes (note: this documentary is available exclusively in The Netherlands at this time). Perfectly complementing the spectacular racing images, the track takes the viewer on a ride and allows them to feel the adrenaline showcased throughout the documentary. 

‘Alive' follows the release of ‘Fire’ with Elderbrook in September. Keep an eye out for more exciting news from Garrix in 2021 as he is gearing up for some serious announcements..

Proud to release my new track as Ytram called Alive, together with Citadelle! This is something more experimental from me but I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Ytram & Citadelle - Alive (Official Video) @Ytram

Ytram serves up ‘Fire’ with Elderbrook

Martin Garrix is gearing up for a brand new track under his alias Ytram. ‘Fire’ sees him collaborate with UK sensation Elderbrook. 

‘Fire' got its premiere almost a month ago when Martin Garrix closed the mainstage of the virtual Tomorrowland Around The World edition and played this brand new track. The exciting ID set tongues wagging right away, with some of his closest fans immediately recognizing the new Ytram sound. ‘Fire' explores the many different layers both artists have to them, and Elderbrook’s mesmerizing vocals make for a perfect combination with Ytram’s deeper house sounds. 

	Garrix: ''I got introduced to Elderbrook’s music by a good friend and immediately loved his sound. I was listening to it non-stop during my holidays, when he actually reached out to me via Instagram after one of his tracks ended up in my stories. It was all super fluent and organically, which I love. We just hit it off and this was the end result.'' 

Ytram’s music hits a different path for Garrix, who has been a frequent explorer of new sounds, always looking for ways to innovate and challenge himself. However, the collaboration with Elderbrook has developed as a natural surprise to everyone, including the artists themselves. Spontaneously coming together, Elderbrook reached out to Garrix after he heard his music in one of Garrix's instagram stories. A series of conversations led to the artists working on some music together and creating ‘Fire' in the two weeks after.

	Elderbrook: "Martin is someone I have always been a fan of and during lockdown I saw him post a clip of my song Numb, so I reached out to him to see if he wanted to work on something together. It was at the height of lockdown and we had to work back and forth on the song over zoom. We have still not met each other yet which is a crazy thought, but we do have a great song and cannot wait for everyone to hear this.” 

Played this one during my Tomorrowland 2020 liveset and I hope you like it!

Ytram & Elderbrook - Fire (Official Video)

Ytram & Elderbrook - Fire (Official Video) @Ytram

Ytram releases first ever track ‘Make You Mine’ with Bleu Clair

Premiered in Martin Garrix’s radio show, ‘Make You Mine’, is the first Ytram release to see the light of day. Collaborating with one of the most exciting talents of the moment, Indonesian producer Bleu Clair, the track also features vocals from RA.

‘Make You Mine’ explores a tech house groove with a grotesk appeal on which RA’s vocals can shine fully. The result is a track that is easy on the ears and has a lot of instant hit potential. 

Ytram debuted in 2017 at Tomorrowland where he played a special deep/tech house set on the STMPD RCRDS stage. Almost three years after this moment, the first release has finally seen the light of day. 

Blue Clair can be best described as a rising star on the scene. Releasing his STMPD RCRDS debut ‘Need U’ just two months ago, he’s now showing he has lots more up his sleeve. ‘Make You Mine’ is just one more example of why he is one to keep your eyes on. 

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Make You Mine is out now and hopefully you like it as much as we do!

Bleu Clair & Ytram - Make You Mine (feat. RA) @Ytram

Nothing short of an instant Garrix classic

After lots of teasing and suspense, Martin Garrix treats his fans on his birthday with the release of his brand new track ‘Higher Ground’. ‘Higher Ground’ sees him reuniting with John Martin, who he previously worked with on ‘Now That I’ve Found You’.

Nothing short of an instant Garrix classic, John Martin’s bright vocals perfectly complement the overall uplifting sound of the track, proving that the two are still a successful combination. No stranger to collaborations, John Martin’s voice also gained worldwide recognition after being featured on tracks such as ‘Don’t You Worry Child’ and ‘Save The World’. 

'Higher Ground' illustrates the story of going through hard times, but finding your way back up and eventually feeling happy and alive again. Even though the lyrics were written back in October last year, they are fitting for the time and place the world is in right now, providing words of hope and optimism.

'Higher Ground' could be heard in its full state for the first time during Garrix’s livestream from his rooftop. The release is accompanied by an official music video which was made with the help of fans from all over the world.

The release is accompanied by an official music video which was made with the help of fans from all over the world!

John Martin - "Playing the blues with Martin Garrix"

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 I'm so glad I can share it with you!  Turn on subtitles for the official lyrics! 💬

Martin Garrix feat. John Martin - Higher Ground (Official Video)

Kicking off 2020 with the beautiful sound of ‘Drown

Martin Garrix is back with a long awaited new single, this time collaborating with rising singer Clinton Kane. Martin is never one to sit still and has been releasing one track after the other, now kicking off 2020 with the beautiful sound of ‘Drown’.

Kane’s powerful vocals gather weight and is the perfect fit for the characteristic Garrix style. By combining forces, they have managed to establish a very powerful sound which will win hearts and minds the world over and is yet another shining example of his natural talent for working with brilliant vocalists from all over the world.

Born to Norwegian and Filipino parents and living in between multiple countries—primarily the UK and Australia, Kane grew up teaching himself to sing, play guitar, piano and the drums. Signed to Columbia, this huge talent makes for a great match for Garrix, and the pair got on like old friends when they collaborated on this track.

"Kane's huge talent made for a great match for Garrix, and the pair got on like old friends when they collaborated on this track."

Martin Garrix: “Making this track with my friend Clinton Kane was amazing! He is crazy talented, and we get along very well making the studio sessions loads of fun! I’m really happy with the end result.”

Clinton Kane: “Martin is such a warm human and a mad talent. It was heaps of fun writing and working with him on this track. We actually only met after the song was fully finished due to logistical issues and volcanic eruptions. Thank god for technology! Love him to death.”

Meet Clinton Kane, he is genius and you will hear his voice a lot very soon!

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Excited for you guys to meet Clinton Kane and his crazy voice!

Martin Garrix feat. Clinton Kane - Drown (Official Video)

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko feat. Michel Zitron

Martin Garrix is ready to wish you Merry Christmas with his tune together with Matisse and Sadko, Hold On.

2019 is coming to an end and, today is also Christmas. This is why Martin Garrix has decided to release one of his most awaited IDs. Played for the first time, as a worldwide premiere during his solo show at Amsterdam RAI for the annual Amsterdam Dance Event, the track was massively played after that on almost every Garrix show.

The tune, featuring the incredible vocal of Michel Zitron, kicks off with Garrix’s cinematic signature sound rapidly enriched by an increasing percussive rhythm of the build-up. Again, Garrix’s unmistakable use of the melodies brings the listener to a drop that will be stuck in your head. It’s not a casualty that, even if it was the first time that Martin Garrix played it in Amsterdam, the crowd went totally crazy.

Garrix and Matisse & Sadko are long-time collaborators, who’ve teamed up on a number of different tracks, delivered the single just in time for the new year, however, the song has been in the works long before now, according to Matisse & Sadko;

“It’s become a tradition to collaborate with Martin in the studio just before ADE every autumn and we love this tradition. We were happy to work with such exceptionally talented writers as Michel Zitron and John Martin. A lot of versions were made and all of them were ideal. It was really hard to choose only one!”

‘Hold On’ marks the trio’s 6th track together. Having first released ‘Break Through The Silence’ and ‘Dragon’ together back in 2015, before follow ups ‘Together’, ‘Forever’ and ‘Mistaken’. 

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We wrote the lyrics and recorded the vocals for Hold On the same day as I premiered it at my THE ETHER show in Amsterdam RAI 2019 during Amsterdam Dance Event! Let me know if you like it and an early happy New Year to you!

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko feat. Michel Zitron - Hold On (Official Video)

Dean and I are super excited to share it with the world!

Martin Garrix is back with a glorious new single ‘Used To Love’. The track features vocals from Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis and was crafted last summer during the time the pair spent weeks together working in Amsterdam. The collaboration is another perfect fit for Garrix.

The release of the track was announced by Garrix himself during the fifth anniversary of Lollapalooza Berlin. Over the last two months Martin and Dean spent many hours together creating new music in Amsterdam. Martin Garrix: “This track was made during my break while I was recovering from my ankle injury. Dean and I are super excited to share it with the world!” 

At Lollapalooza Berlin, Garrix curated the ‘Perry’s Stage’ in the Olympic Stadion with his record label STMPD RCRDS and closed this stage on Sunday night with his spectacular ANIMA show. By playing his way into the hearts of the crowd, Martin showed once again that he belongs on stage. 

“It was amazing to make this song together”, says Martin. “Dean is such a good friend and an exciting talent. He writes deeply personal lyrics and his style of music is timeless.” Lewis makes for a formidable collaboration, with over 2.5 billion streams of his heartfelt music. His debut album debuted at #1 in his native Australia — where he also received four ARIA nominations — and hit #1 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Album Charts.

Dean: “Since my career began, collaborations never felt like something I saw myself pursuing. As a song writer, who also sings, the entire concept just felt foreign. Until I met Martin. We spent about a week together locked behind closed doors in Amsterdam working on a song, which thought might end up be sung by someone else.  But as the track progressed is started to sound a lot like me, but also very Martin.  It’s a real collaboration with a guy who’s now become a great friend.” 

Martin Garrix and Dean Lewis have taken fans behind the scenes of how their hit record "Used To Love" was made. In episode 4 of the Martin Garrix Show, the two hit the studio in Amsterdam to show viewers the process. The episode gives viewers a true behind-the-scenes look at creative decisions made during the recording process. Seeing footage of artists as proficient as Garritsen and Lewis working together to craft a final product makes the final listen of "Used To Love" all the more satisfying. Watch The Martin Garrix Show's Season 4, Episode 4 titled "How We Made 'Used To Love'" to watch their plan unfold.

It’s a real collaboration with a guy who’s now become a great friend

Behind the scenes of how their hit record "Used To Love" was made

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Worked so long on this one and we both love it! Can’t wait to hear what you think! ❤️

Martin Garrix & Dean Lewis - Used To Love (Official Video)

Following the huge success of ‘High on Life’ and ‘No Sleep’, Martin Garrix and Bonn have decided to reunite for their third collaboration ‘Home’. One year after premiering ‘High on Life’ with Bonn on the Mainstage of Tomorrowland, Garrix had another surprise for the audience this year when he played ‘Home’ for the first time.

No strangers to working together, the friends have managed to establish a very distinguishing sound, and ‘Home’ is no different. Inspired by rock influences, the track features strong guitar riffs, showcasing an edgier sound, while also still capturing the energy their collaborations are known for.

Garrix:” Bonn and I have been working on lots of new music together and I just can’t get enough of it. The vibe we have in the studio is something else and I love his voice. I’ve already tested ‘Home’ during my latest shows and I’m super happy with the responses I’ve been getting from the crowd.’’

Premiered my new track Home featuring Bonn at Tomorrowland 2019 as a surprise and so happy I can release it already!  

Martin Garrix feat. Bonn - Home (Official Video)

Right now has the potential to be the best moment of your life

Martin Garrix’s has released his brand-new track ‘These Are The Times’ today, featuring vocals from JRM. Premiered during the first show of his fifth Ushuaïa residency last week, the track had the crowd going crazy, immediately anticipating its release.

The uplifting track is full of new and refreshing sounds giving JRM’s vocals enough room to shine. The empowering lyrics focus on being thankful for the life we’re given and finding a way to turn around the darker times.

The accompanying music video, in conjunction with AXE music, celebrates one of the most intimate and recognizable moments in music: sharing headphones. The message of the video is to move people closer, for which a fan competition was started as well. Fans were asked to submit their own earbud sharing moment for a chance to feature in the music video. Garrix and AXE teamed up before on the release of his track ‘Burn Out’ with Justin Mylo.

That thing you're thinking about doing? That skill you want to master, hobby you want to pick up or crush you wanna talk to? Now is the time. You've got to seize the moment, because right now has the potential to be the best moment of your life, and that's what Martin Garrix and JRM's collaboration "These Are The Times" is all about. – Billboard Dance 

In partnership with AXE Music and Sony Music I'm releasing my new track These Are The Times featuring beautiful vocals from my friend JRM! Love playing this one at my liveshow!

Martin Garrix feat. JRM - These Are The Times (Official Video)

Martin Garrix feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy

Martin Garrix is never one to sit still and he has been releasing one track after another including ‘Ocean’ with Khalid, ‘In The Name Of Love’ with Bebe Rexha and ‘Scared To Be Lonely’ with Dua Lipa. Now teaming up with Macklemore and Fall Out Boy’s lead singer Patrick Stump on ‘Summer Days’, he might have his hands on the newest summer smash.

’Summer Days’ showcases a different side of Garrix’ diverse range of sounds, perfectly blending in with the vocals delivered by Macklemore and Patrick Stump. The song’s narrator tells a story of a love at first sight in the heat of summer, and the lightness that can come with love under the sun. It’s the story of two lovers who make each other better people. It whips up the emotion of new love; the kind when you can’t bear to be apart from each other.

Martin Garrix:” Summer Days is one of those tracks that makes you want to get in the car with your friends and blast it with the windows down. I’m honored to be working with Patrick and Macklemore on this track since I think they are both great artists. They are both very different in terms of style which gave the track new dimensions. I’m super happy with the end result!”

Macklemore: “I’ve always loved collaborating with artists from different genres. Martin and I have talked about doing something for a while now, and just needed the right record.  When he sent me this, I knew it was the one.  Patrick was added to the hook and just made it that much better.  I’m hella pumped about the way it turned out and excited for the world to hear it.”

Patrick Stump: “I’m just happy to get to be a part of a fun song like this where someone lets me sing falsetto. Martin’s a hell of a producer and really knows his stuff. I was also pretty amped to hear Macklemore was involved as well. All in all, a fun project to work on.”

The track is accompanied by a surreal music video. Directed by Colin Tilley, the outrageous music video speaks to that fine summer feeling while providing a funny twist. The narrative follows an eccentric older lady who makes everyone she comes across sweat in an instance. Garrix, Stump and Macklemore star in the music video as well. Tilley also directed the music videos for Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’, ‘Wild Thoughts’ by DJ Khaled and Rihanna and ‘No Brainer’ from Justin Bieber, amongst many others.

During Martin’s set at Main Square Festival, Macklemore joined him on stage to perform the track live.

I’m honored to be working with Patrick and Macklemore

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I hope it will make you happy! Who's ready for the summer? 🌴💦

Martin Garrix feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy - Summer Days (Official Video)

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko feat. Alex Aris

It would be hard to deny that this is the feel-good anthem of the year so far!

Martin Garrix and Matisse & Sadko prepare to finally drop their long-awaited collab ‘Mistaken’ at the pinnacle of this year’s Miami Music Week.

The original of the glorious ‘Mistaken’ was premiered during Martin’s Ultra Music Festival set in Miami last Saturday, while fans should know the Club Version already. The latest in a long line of collaborations with the Russian duo like ‘Together’, ‘Forever’ and ‘Dragon’, ‘Mistaken’ sees them team up with Swedish singer-songwriter, Alex Aris. It would be hard to deny that this is the feel-good anthem of the year so far!
 
The Club Version was premiered by Garrix during his Amsterdam RAI show during ADE last year, opening his momentous set with a bang. 

Proud to show you the original mix of my track Mistaken with Matisse & Sadko and Alex Aris, enjoy the official music video! ❤️

Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko feat. Alex Aris - Mistaken (Official Video)

AREA21 land on planet earth once again with new single ‘Help’

When AREA21’s huge ‘Spaceship’ track debuted in Martin Garrix’s Ultra Music Festival set in 2016, the dance scene was ablaze with rumors about the track and the project. A slew of big singles followed in the form of ‘Girls’, ‘We Did It’, ‘Glad You Came’ and ‘Happy’.

This new track ‘HELP’ was originally teased on Instagram back in April 2018, and fans have been clamoring for it ever since. Recently a microsite has been teasing with details of the new single, including hints that led to a phone number with a voicemail announcing the release, raising the anticipation further.

The spacey theme continues on in ‘HELP’ from previous releases in the lyrics as weighty bass and tight hip-hop beats underpin spacious atmospherics. The stripped-back feel of the production lets the heartfelt vocal shine in all its emotive glory, with messages of political struggle woven into the mix. The production is as spectacular as you’d expect from an AREA21 release.

The release is accompanied by a spectacular animated lyric video.

AREA21 flew over earth and left a message in their new track HELP which is out now on STMPD RCRDS! "Maybe one day we'll come say hi, but right now it's not the right time". 

AREA21 - HELP (Official Video) @AREA21

They grabbed a guitar and ‘No Sleep’ was born.

Martin Garrix is back with another single in the form of No Sleep, a beautiful track which sees him in partnership with the amazing Bonn again.

It’s the second time these two have collaborated, following the immense success of last year’s High On Life. Premiered by Martin and Bonn live at Tomorrowland 2018, the track has had 140 million streams on Spotify and Apple Music combined, with the video picking up a further 104 million.
 
Where High On Life was all about stadium-sized theatrics and huge synth chords, No Sleep is softer — but still has that cinematic sense of occasion that made their previous collab so impactful.

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