The Phenomenon from Amstelveen
Martijn Gerard Garritsen, known globally as Martin Garrix, has redefined what it means to be a superstar in the electronic age. Born in 1996, Garrix was inspired to produce after seeing Tiësto perform at the 2004 Olympics. By age 17, he released “Animals,” a track that didn’t just top the charts—it changed the sonic landscape of “Big Room” house forever.
Breaking Records and Holding the Crown
Garrix’s rise was meteoric. He became the youngest artist ever to top the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll and has since secured the #1 spot five times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2024), a record he currently shares with industry legends. In the 2025 DJ Mag rankings, he remains at the pinnacle of the scene as the world’s #2 DJ.
A Visionary Producer and Label Head
Beyond the mainstage, Martin is a mentor and entrepreneur. In 2016, he founded STMPD RCRDS, a label named in honor of his father’s stamp auctioning business. The label has become a powerhouse for fresh talent, while Garrix himself continues to dominate streaming platforms, surpassing 13 billion total streams on Spotify by early 2026.
2026: The Next Era
As of 2026, Garrix is entering his most ambitious phase yet:
- The Americas Tour: Launching his largest headline tour to date across 16 cities in North and South America, including iconic venues like The Gorge and Barclays Center.
- New Music: Following the 2025 release of his progressive-house focused ORIGO EP, he is slated to drop his second full studio album in early 2026, featuring massive collaborations.
- Ibiza Residency: Continuing his decade-long legacy with an 11th consecutive summer residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza.
From his legendary closing sets at Tomorrowland to his pop-leaning hits with Dua Lipa and Bono, Martin Garrix continues to prove that his “Animals” era was just the beginning of a lifelong legacy.