Martin Garrix Announces Debut Pop Album 'MARTY' for March 2027
Martin Garrix has announced MARTY, his debut pop album, arriving March 5, 2027 via STMPD Records and Darkroom Records. The 14-track record puts his own vocals at the centre and features collaborations with U2, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, and Aitana, with more guests still to be announced.
The announcement
- Garrix revealed MARTY on October 21, 2026, during an exclusive Spotify pop-up show kicking off Amsterdam Dance Event, where top listeners heard previews of several unreleased tracks.
- The album takes its title from his first DJ alias, DJ Marty, and distills more than 400 songs developed over a decade into a 14-track narrative.
- Garrix sings on the album himself, a step beyond his festival-headliner role, with U2 frontman Bono serving as a mentor and co-writer during the process.
- The full tracklist has not been announced yet.
What we know about the record
- The album opens with "Catharina," named for Garrix's mother, and unfolds as a life cycle, with transitions and key changes linking its chapters.
- It follows his 2022 club-oriented debut album Sentio, but Garrix has described MARTY as lighter, more personal, and more accessible.
- Confirmed collaborators so far are U2, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, and Spanish pop star Aitana, with additional artists still to be revealed.
Songs that point toward MARTY
- "Repeat It" by Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran — released in May 2026 after more than a decade in the making; Garrix first teased it in his sets back in 2015.
- "This Dream Of You" by Martin Garrix — released October 2, 2026, pairing an orchestral opening with Garrix's own vocals; it premiered as the intro to his Tomorrowland headline set.
- "Fireflies" with U2 — released July 24, 2026, the first time all four U2 members have appeared on a track with Garrix, debuted live at Tomorrowland with The Edge on stage.
- "Bizarre" with Madonna — Garrix's collaboration on her Confessions II album.
Why it matters
MARTY is Garrix stepping out from behind the decks and into the microphone, with some of the biggest names in pop along for the ride. For a DJ who broke through as a teenager with festival anthems, a personal, vocal-led album is the biggest creative swing of his career so far.
FAQ
When does MARTY come out? March 5, 2027, via STMPD Records and Darkroom Records.
Who features on MARTY? U2, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, and Aitana are confirmed so far, with more collaborators still to be announced.
Is the full tracklist out? Not yet — only the opener, "Catharina," and the previously released collaborations have been confirmed in connection with the album.
Where can I read more about Martin Garrix? See our Martin Garrix artist page for his bio, signature sound, and essential discography.
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