Here’s a quartet of simple-quality images to accompany the next batch of DJ articles:
- Martin Garrix
- Calvin Harris
- Armin van Buuren
- A dynamic concert shot of Armin van Buuren
Martin Garrix
Short History & Biography
Martin Garrix, born Martijn Gerard Garritsen on 14 May 1996 in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is a Dutch DJ and record producer who rose to fame with his breakthrough hit « Animals » in 2013. He became the youngest artist to reach number one on Beatport and was ranked No. 1 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list for three consecutive years (2016–2018)). He signed with Spinnin’ Records early in his career and later launched his own label, STMPD RCRDS (Wikipédia).
Official Website
[martingarrix.com](Martin Garrix | Official Website)
Top 5 Tracks
- Animals – iconic breakthrough hit
- In the Name of Love – collaboration with Bebe Rexha
- Scared to Be Lonely – with Dua Lipa
- Follow – with Zedd (2022)
- Limitless – with Mesto (2022)
Festival Appearance
Martin Garrix has announced his first London headline show in seven years at Gunnersbury Park, happening on 16 August 2025 (The Sun).
Calvin Harris
Short History & Biography
Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), professionally known as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter. He achieved his first major success with his debut album I Created Disco (2007), followed by global recognition with the third album 18 Months (2012), which launched multiple chart-topping singles. Harris holds the record for most number‑one singles in the UK during the 2010s and has earned numerous awards including Brits and Grammys .
Official Website
[calvinharris.com](calvinharris.com, Wikipédia)
Top 5 Tracks
- Acceptable in the 80s (from I Created Disco)
- I’m Not Alone (from Ready for the Weekend)
- Summer – one of his most-streamed tracks
- This Is What You Came For (feat. Rihanna)
- Potion (feat. Dua Lipa & Young Thug, from Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2)
Festival/Residency Appearance
Calvin Harris holds summer 2025 residencies at Ushuaïa Ibiza and will also perform at Ultra Japan and Rise Festival Las Vegas (calvinharris.com).
Armin van Buuren
Short History & Biography
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren (born 25 December 1976 in Leiden, Netherlands) is a globally celebrated trance DJ and producer. With five-time No. 1 rankings on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs, he has also been a Grammy nominee for “This Is What It Feels Like” (2014). He pioneered the concept of a DJ having his own festival tour with the A State of Trance Festival, spanning multiple continents (Insomniac).
Official Website
[arminvanbuuren.com](Armin van Buuren)
Top 5 Tracks (not directly cited) – While specifics aren’t listed, his essential works include:
- “This Is What It Feels Like”
- “Shivers”
- “Mirage”
- “Intense”
- “Feel Again” (album Feel Again, 2023)
Festival Appearance
At Ultra Music Festival 2025 in Miami, Armin delivered two standout sets, debuting a new track “Dream a Little Dream” and surprising the crowd by joining Martin Garrix for a live collaboration during Garrix’s set (LOS40).
Summary Table (Markdown)
DJ | Biography Snapshot | Official Website | Top 5 Tracks (Selected) | Festival / Event (2025) |
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Martin Garrix | Dutch prodigy, broke through with “Animals” | [martingarrix.com] | Animals, In the Name of Love, Scared to Be Lonely, Follow, Limitless | Gunnersbury Park, London — 16 Aug 2025 |
Calvin Harris | Scottish DJ-producer with massive chart hits | [calvinharris.com] | Acceptable in the 80s, I’m Not Alone, Summer, This Is What You Came For, Potion | Ushuaïa Ibiza, Ultra Japan, Rise Festival Las Vegas |
Armin van Buuren | Trance legend, created the ASOT festival tour | [arminvanbuuren.com] | This Is What It Feels Like, Shivers, Mirage, Intense, Feel Again | Ultra Music Festival 2025 (Miami) |