Martin Garrix Announces Debut Pop Album ‘MARTY’

Martin Garrix will finally dip his toes into new sonic territory with his debut pop album MARTY, featuring artists like U2, Madonna, Aitana, and more. It’s been nearly a decade and a half since Martin Garrix first made a lasting impression on the dance music scene, and the Dutch DJ and producer has kept growing with each passing year. During this time, he’s released legendary tracks, played larger-than-life shows worldwide, and launched STMPD RCRDS to help foster the next generation. After releasing Sentio, his debut album, in 2022, he’s spent recent years dabbling in the pop side of the spectrum. Now, that’s come full circle with the announcement of his forthcoming album, MARTY. While many specifics about MARTY remain a mystery, Martin Garrix revealed the album will arrive on March 5, 2027, and feature 14 tracks rooted in his love of pop and dance music, plus his own vocals. At the Spotify Pop-Up show that kicked off Amsterdam Dance Event, the Dutch artist also announced initial collaborators, including U2, Madonna, Aitana, and Ed Sheeran, with more slated to surface in the coming months. “Even though I’ve been doing this for most of my life, I still feel like I’m just at the begi...