As the world patiently awaits the follow-up to “Torrent” alongside Sidney Samson and a confirmed collaboration alongside Dillon Francis, young Dutch talent Martin Garrix is back on the solo trail with his latest Spinnin Records offering “Animals.” Formally unveiled by Billboard, this anonymous set-sweeper shows the promising artists ability to balance both low and high-end club fuel without slacking on the sharp melodic synth work. Set to follow in the footsteps of forthcoming TV Noise collaboration “Just Some Loops”, Garrix separates the boys from the men to assert that Dutch house has a new kingpin whose sound continues to excel his tender age. (more…)
After turning heads with remix duties for Daddy’s Groove’s “Stellar,” Martin Garrix is back on track alongside Dutch peers TV Noise for heavyset electro outing “Just Some Loops.” In spite of its simplified title, the track reigns unprecedented quality in the face of peak time club fuel, forging a coarse yet coordinated canvas of low-end synth work and strong melodic builds to assert the maturity both assets have bought to the European skyline. Dropping ahead of a strong spree of material for Martin Garrix alongside the likes of Dillon Francis, Carnage, and Sidney Samson, the flying Dutchman proves he is in it for the long run with a sound that screams wonderment for the emerging powerhouse of affirmative Dutch trailblazers. This one’s due on May 31st on Spinnin Records.
After a successful debut on Musical Freedom with “Torrent,” Martin Garrix is back with another massive release. Joining forces with Jay Hardway, Garrix develops a catchy melody that culminates in a pulsating drop and bass so thick you could call it obese. “Error 404″ found support last weekend in Fatboy Slim’s UMF set and has been featured by Hardwell, Sander Van Doorn, and Tiesto. You can listen to the track below and if you want more Martin Garrix, make sure to checkout Episode 45 of Dancing Astronaut’s Axis.
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One of the hottest acts in dance music at the moment goes by the name of Daddy’s Groove, the italian trio that have pumped out quality releases steadily over the past two months. Original productions alone, they sport a hefty resume of late with “Vertigo,” “Hurricane,” and of course, “Stellar.”
As of today, “Stellar” boasts an all encompassing remix package that covers electro, progressive, and old-fashioned house. On board is TV Noise, Martin Garrix, and Candyland, who each turn up the intensity on the previously melodic track with distortion and bulky bass, while renditions from A-Lab and Rob Adans direct “Stellar” towards the dance floor with more subtly and poise.
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All month long Dancing Astronaut is bringing you a special Tuesday installment of Axis, showcasing some of the fastest rising stars in EDM. This week 16 year old Dutch producer Martin Garrix graces the decks. Like Shreddie Mercury before him, young Martin manages to make the most of his 30 minute time slot – packing the mix full of exclusives and unreleased tracks you won’t hear anywhere else. For the first time listeners will get a chance to hear his collaboration with TV Noise, as well as his remix of Daddy’s Groove “Stellar”. Demonstrating exquisite productions that sound well beyond his years, Martin Garrix is poised to have a big year in 2013. Listen to Martin’s fantastic mix below and click after the break for the full tracklisting.
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Sidney Samson has risen above his Rock The Houze productions, leaped over his Dutch bleeps, and has landed one of his biggest productions to date on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom imprint. Bulkier than his most recent “Dutchland” and packed with more energy than his Will.I.Am collaboration, “Better Than Yesterday,” Sidney’s work with Martin Garrix aims straight at the big room. “Torrent” is signature Musical Freedom with its festival-sized appeal, but remains Dutch from the sonic synths to the roaring builds.
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As a DJ, it is a cruel thing to tease your fans for months while they anxiously await the release of your newest single. After many long weeks of holding out for more information, some fans may be driven to extreme forms of madness, while others will probably resort to sitting in front of their computers, hitting refresh for hours on end. Who knows–we all handle stress differently. The elusive culprit, in this case, is Dutch producer Sidney Samson. Since debuting the first preview of his latest collaboration with Martin Garrix last December, Samson has done little to quench the thirst of his countless fans who are (literally) itching to drink his kool-aid and get a taste of what is yet to come.
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