2021 in music: Looking back on some of the finest dance albums of the year
Following on from a year in which every artist found themselves restricted to the confines of their own studios due to COVID-19, 2021 has proved fruitful in the way of new dance music albums. As we now draw closer to the new year, we’re looking back at a selection of some of the finest records the industry had to offer
AREA21 officially lands on Earth with release of highly anticipated debut album: Full Review
It feels like just yesterday that Martin Garrix took the stage of Ultra 2016 and unveiled his newest project that would soon become known as AREA21. A collaborative effort with his close friend and fellow songwriter Maejor, the AREA21 alias revealed a new side of Garrix by experimenting with a more hip-hop-centric sound blended with pop and EDM. Now, over
AREA21 announce date and art for new album along with new track ‘We Own The Night’: Listen
The long-awaited final details for the new AREA21 (Martin Garrix and Maejor) album have finally surfaced. The album will fall under the title of 'Greatest Hits Volume 1,' and will release on November 12th. It will display breathtaking cover art that is a drawing of Garrix and Maejor in their alien forms. Along with the announcement, the two dropped a new
FIFA 22 releases soundtrack featuring Area 21, Swedish House Mafia, DJ Snake, Major Lazer and more
When it comes to the world of gaming merging with music, there might not be a company that understands the assignment better than EA Sports. Once again, on the 22nd edition of their world-renowned football game, they have delivered. With 122 tracks, FIFA 22 includes the game's biggest catalog to date. The list features some of dance music's most iconic
Martin Garrix & Tinie Tempah tease new groovy collaboration
Dutch superstar DJ and producer Martin Garrix has just been spotted in his studio with British rapper and singer Tinie Tempah. Both artists have shared their studio session with fans on Instagram stories. Patrick (Tinie Tempah) even shared a preview of what sounds like a catchy, groovy song, captioning it "2021 music." There is just a matter of time until we
Martin Garrix premieres first song as Ytram with Bleu Clair ‘Make You Mine’
Martin Garrix has just premiered his new collaboration with Indonesian producer Bleu Clair, 'Make You Mine', which is going to be his first song ever to be released as his side project alias Ytram. The Dutch icon is known for many things. Apart from the great human being he is, his love for music, dedication, hard work, his will to achieve
Martin Garrix reveals exclusive news in his Zoom call with Bryant
This past Monday the Dutch icon Martin Garrix jumped on a Zoom call with the American superstar photographer Bryant that invited some fans to join in so they could directly ask their questions to Martijn, leaving a lot of exclusive news about his next projects. It was Easter morning, when the popular photographer Bryant Eslava announced on social media he'd be calling Martin
Martin Garrix dons AREA21 alter-ego for latest release ‘Happy’
AREA21, the duo consisting of EDM superstar Martin Garrix, and American producer Maejor, returns, following the success of Glad You Came, We Did It, Girls and Spaceship, with another classy slice of music in the form of 'Happy'. The track is all about spreading happiness, because according to AREA21: ‘’If you say you’re happy, you will feel happier.’’ The release is accompanied by a spectacular music video led by Aliens.
Martin Garrix reveals new track “It Doesn’t Really Matter”
Dutch DJ/Producer Martin Garrix has revealed, he is applying the finishing touches to his latest track 'It Doesn't Really Matter', under his 'AREA21' alias, the duo he operates alongside American rapper/songwriter Maejor. The world's #1 DJ recently revealed the news after posting the following image on his Instagram story. 'It Doesn't Matter' marks Martin's 4th track released under his 'AREA21' alias, with his most recent
Area 21 – We Did It
Those who tuned into Martin Garrix's headlining Ultra Music Festival Miami set last year, would've heard 'We Did It" by Area 21, Garrix's alter-alias. However, at the time, that was still unknown. Today, fans can rejoice after Garrix officially announced the track's release on his label STMPD RCRDS, which is distributed by Sony Music. The identity of the rapper in 'We Did it' had been up for
Area 21 – Girls
Following the successful release of this mysterious duo’s track called “Spaceships”, AREA 21 are back once again with another astounding track titled “Girls”. Dutch superstar Martin Garrix revealed that the new single of his other alias will be released on his recently launched label STMPD Records. With this new track, Garrix and his unknown partner once again experiment with the