Martin Garrix
About
Martin Garrix is the stage name of Martijn Gerard Garritsen, a Dutch DJ and producer born May 14, 1996, in Amstelveen, Netherlands. He broke through internationally in 2013 with the instrumental festival hit Animals, then built a career moving between mainstage electronic tracks and pop collaborations. He founded his own label, STMPD RCRDS, in 2016, and was named DJ Mag's #1 DJ in 2016, 2017, and 2018. He is ranked #2 in the DJ Mag Top 100.
Signature sound
Bright, melodic progressive house and big room built for festival mainstages, with a pop-crossover streak through vocal collaborations. Recent work leans more song-oriented, including tracks where Garrix sings himself.
New to the genre? Read Progressive House, Explained.
Essential discography
- Animals (2013)
- Gold Skies EP (2014)
- Seven EP (2016)
- In the Name of Love, with Bebe Rexha (2016)
- Scared to Be Lonely, with Dua Lipa (2017)
- Sentio, album (2022)
- Origo EP (2025)
- This Dream of You (2026)
Latest news
- November 8, 2026: Garrix headlines Sunday night at EDC Orlando, closing the festival's 15th edition at Tinker Field — full preview: EDC Orlando 2026: Guetta, Kaskade, and Garrix Headline November 6–8.
- October 21, 2026: Garrix announced MARTY, his debut pop album, due March 5, 2027 via STMPD RCRDS and Darkroom Records — 14 tracks featuring U2, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, and Aitana.
- October 2, 2026: Garrix released the single This Dream of You, singing on the track himself after premiering it as the intro to his Tomorrowland 2026 headline set.
- 2027: Garrix is announced as a headliner for Ultra Music Festival Miami, March 26-28, 2027.
Similar artists
Where to start
- Animals
- In the Name of Love (with Bebe Rexha)
- Scared to Be Lonely (with Dua Lipa)
FAQ
What genre is Martin Garrix?
Progressive house and big room at the core, with future bass and pop-oriented dance records across his catalog.
What is Martin Garrix's latest release?
As of October 2026, his latest single is This Dream of You, released October 2, 2026.
When is the MARTY album out?
March 5, 2027, via STMPD RCRDS and Darkroom Records.
If you like this sound, try Laten — 'The Way You Are' just made its radio debut.