Two Dutch dance heavyweights, multiplatinum-selling chart topping Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren join forces to release their new single 'Sleepless Nights' via Armada Music.
Despite their long friendship, this is the first time they’ve merged their signature styles into a single track. Built around Libby Whitehouse’s remarkable vocal performance 'Sleepless Nights' blends Martin’s modern production with Armin’s trance DNA, creating a track that captures the restless energy of late-night dance floors and the euphoria of losing yourself until the first morning light.
The duo premiered the track live during back-to-back performances at Ultra Miami. The track has become a mainstay in both Martin & Armin’s solo sets and they have continued to perform it together at other major festivals, including EDC Las Vegas, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix have each claimed the number one spot in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll five times, jointly holding the record for the most wins.
Martin Garrix recently performed at the iconic L.A State Historic Park, his first time playing in LA since 2016. Garrix is the first ever artist to perform three nights at L.A State Historic Park. He immediately sold-out 40,000 tickets for two shows & added the third due to high demand. Earlier in June, Martin Garrix spent four nights in Las Vegas, playing shows at OMNIA, TAO Beach Club, and EDC. Adding to his highly sought after shows, Garrix recently sold out two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO for October.
Earlier this year, Garrix released 'Peace of Mind' with Citadelle. Garrix also teamed up with Lauv to release 'MAD.' He recently released two collaborations with Arijit Singh, 'Angels for Each Other' & 'Weightless'. 'Angels for Each Other' marked the first time Garrix was featured singing on his own record.
Armin van Buuren kicked off 2025 by premiering his innovative Pillars of Creation live concept in the desert dunes of Ras Al Khaimah. He hosted the annual A State of Trance Festival in Rotterdam (February) and London (July), with the festival set to make its debut in Mexico this November. This summer, Armin launched his 9-show Ushuaïa Ibiza residency with a rare six-hour open-to-close set, followed by weekly shows featuring guests like Cosmic Gate and Vini Vici. Meanwhile, he continues touring worldwide with his immersive The Orb live show.
In June, Armin released his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’, a 51-track journey exploring mental health, personal growth, and creative freedom. To mark the album’s release, he appeared on the cover of Men’s Health, highlighting how his physical transformation has fueled his creative evolution. The album features the lead single ‘Let It Be For Love’ ft. JAI RYU. Armin recently released standout tracks ‘Keep The Faith’ with Bon Jovi, ‘Heavy’ with JOA, ‘Dream A Little Dream’ with Sam Gray, and ‘Sound of You’ with Pendulum and Rob Swire.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren, two titans of Dutch electronic dance music, have finally united their signature sounds in the electrifying single "Sleepless Nights," released via Armada Music. This collaboration, years in the making given their long-standing friendship, delivers a seamless fusion of Garrix’s cutting-edge production techniques and van Buuren’s trance heritage, creating a track that is both innovative and nostalgically euphoric. "Sleepless Nights" is constructed around a solid 138 BPM, positioning it squarely within the uplifting trance and euphoric pop dance spectrum. The tempo selection amplifies the track's high-energy appeal, making it ideal for both festival mainstages and intimate club settings. The track is characterized by a sophisticated layering of synths, dynamic basslines, and intricate rhythmic patterns. The use of sidechain compression allows the kick to punch through the mix, providing that quintessential dancefloor drive. The production showcases Garrix’s modern EDM prowess intertwined with van Buuren’s trance sensibilities. The track opens with atmospheric pads and subtle percussive elements, gradually building tension as Libby Whitehouse’s captivating vocals enter. Her voice is treated with a delicate balance of reverb and delay effects, enhancing its ethereal quality without overshadowing the instrumental layers. The breakdown is where the classical influence shines, featuring a beautifully arranged violin melody. This orchestral touch adds an emotional depth, contrasting with the subsequent drop, which explodes with distorted, rave-infused synths. The warped synth hook is crafted using advanced modulation techniques, likely involving frequency distortion and dynamic filtering to achieve its mind-energizing texture. The meticulous attention to detail in the production process is evident. The track likely involved multiple stages of sound design, with Garrix focusing on the punchy, festival-ready elements while van Buuren infused the arrangement with trance-inspired arpeggios and harmonic progressions. The mixing process ensures clarity, with each element occupying its defined space within the stereo field. The mastering stage adds the final polish, enhancing the track’s loudness and dynamic range suitable for large sound systems. "Sleepless Nights" is more than just a collaboration; it’s a masterclass in blending genres and production styles. The synergy between Martin Garrix and Armin van Buuren, coupled with Libby Whitehouse’s irresistible vocals, results in a track that’s both technically impressive and emotionally resonant. The euphoric climax, rich in melodic hooks and sing-along potential, cements "Sleepless Nights" as a future classic in the dance music landscape. #PureGold #MustListen #LoveiT [/content]
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About Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix, one of the youngest and most successful DJs and producers, has become a major figure in the pop and electronic music scenes. Since his breakout hit "Animals" in 2013, at just 17 years old, Garrix has headlined festivals globally, collaborated with stars like Dua Lipa, Bono, The Edge, Khalid, and Macklemore, and garnered 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His chart-topping tracks, such as "In The Name of Love" (2016), "Scared to Be Lonely" (2017), "Ocean" (2018), "Summer Days" (2019), and "We Are the People" (2021), have shaped the sound of modern dance-pop. Known for his high-energy performances and infectious productions, Garrix continues to connect with audiences worldwide, solidifying his place as a pioneer in electronic music. Climbing yet another rung of his ladder to stardom, he is a founder of his very own label (STMPD RCRDS), owner of a studio complex in Amsterdam, and a mentor to upcoming artists.
About Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren has been a global ambassador for electronic music for over thirty years. He currently has nine full-length artist albums to his name and continues to cultivate a massive worldwide following through his weekly A State of Trance radio show, event series and album series, reaching 44 million listeners from more than 80 different countries on a weekly basis. Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago, Berlin) and Tomorrowland (Belgium, Brasil), plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas, and his own A State of Trance events in Rotterdam, London, Mexico and beyond. As a producer, Armin van Buuren has joined forces with the biggest artists in dance music and beyond, from Hardwell, David Guetta and Martin Garrix to Moby and Jon Bon Jovi. In June 2025, he released his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’. Armin van Buuren is also the co-founder of Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance music label.
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent. F
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