Martin Garrix: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Martijn Gerard Garritsen
- Born
- May 14, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birthplace
- Amstelveen, Netherlands
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Genres
- Progressive house, Big room house, Electro house, Future bass
- Labels
- STMPD RCRDS (founder)
- Active since
- 2012
Essential tracks
- Animals2013
- In the Name of Love (with Bebe Rexha)2016
- Scared to Be Lonely (with Dua Lipa)2017
- High On Life (feat. Bonn)2018
- Summer Days (feat. Macklemore & Patrick Stump)2019
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Martin Garrix
Where is Martin Garrix from?
Martin Garrix is from Amstelveen, Netherlands. Nationality: Dutch.
How old is Martin Garrix?
Martin Garrix is 30 years old, born on May 14, 1996.
What is Martin Garrix's real name?
Martin Garrix's real name is Martijn Gerard Garritsen.
What kind of music does Martin Garrix play?
Martin Garrix plays progressive house, big room house, electro house and future bass.
Does Martin Garrix have a record label?
Yes. Martin Garrix founded STMPD RCRDS.
What are Martin Garrix's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Animals" (2013), "In the Name of Love (with Bebe Rexha)" (2016) and "Scared to Be Lonely (with Dua Lipa)" (2017).
Does Martin Garrix use FL Studio?
FL Studio is where he started. After seeing Tiësto play the 2004 Athens Olympics opening ceremony, he downloaded FL Studio and began producing, and he later graduated from the Herman Brood Academy in 2013.
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