MARTIN G A R R I X Words by JORDAN MELENDREZ Photos by CATHERINE POWELL
He has heard of the criticisms about dance music — it all sounds the same. Well, not only is he making his music distinctive, but he’s doing it at a young age. Martijn Garritsen, known more commonly as Martin Garrix, is only 19. And his hit “Animals” has been featured at music festivals and clubs around the world. The Dutch producer and musician was born and raised in Amstelveen, Netherlands, a suburb of Amsterdam. While his parents work in normal industries, they were all musically talented: His mother can play the piano, his dad can play the guitar and his sister can play the violin, piano and can sing. 12
