Martin Garrix is bringing the dance world full circle with his stunning new EP, “ORIGO.” This release feels like both a rebirth and a reunion, as the Dutch EDM superstar reconnects with the progressive house roots that made him one of the defining artists of his generation.
From the very first beat, “ORIGO” feels like a love letter to the golden era of dance music — a time when Garrix’s anthems united millions under strobe lights and festival skies. With this project, he proves that nostalgia and innovation can live side by side, creating something that feels both timeless and refreshingly new.
Each track on the EP tells its own story. The explosive opener “Our Time” brings together Afrojack, David Guetta, and Amél for a euphoric trip back to the early 2010s. Their chemistry reignites the spirit of youthful freedom — that feeling when the music hits and every worry fades away.
Then comes “Sleepless Nights” featuring Armin van Buuren, which injects Garrix’s melodic style with a dose of trance-fueled energy. It’s a serotonin rush built for late nights and long drives. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Alesso collaboration “Inside Our Hearts” is pure emotional release. With Shaun Farrugia’s soaring vocals over cascading synths, it captures the bittersweet beauty of love that survives distance and time.
Garrix continues weaving stories of connection and hope throughout the EP. On “Ain’t Letting You Down” with Saksham and Scott Quinn, he delivers reassurance in the face of uncertainty. “Peace of Mind” featuring Citadelle feels cinematic, pulling listeners into a shared dreamscape where emotion and escape collide.
Not afraid to take risks, Garrix steps into new territory with “Set Me Free.” Joined by Bonn and Arcando, he experiments with drum and bass rhythms for the first time — and it works. The track’s kinetic energy signals a bold new chapter for the artist, who’s clearly not content to play it safe as he approaches 30.
The darker, hypnotic “Voodoo” (with R3HAB and Skytech) explores obsession as a force that binds, while the closing track “Butterflies” reunites Garrix with Matisse & Sadko. This final song wraps the EP in a warm, soaring embrace, its nostalgic synths and BARBZ’s tender vocals leaving listeners suspended between past and future.
“ORIGO” is more than just a collection of tracks — it’s a statement of identity. Garrix revisits the sound that defined him, only to rebuild it with deeper emotion and refined craftsmanship. It’s a reminder that the future of dance music can still find its spark in the past.
In a world constantly chasing the next big drop, Martin Garrix has found something rarer — a way back to the origin of joy itself.