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6 Tracks You Won’t Believe Were Released 6 Years Ago!

Martin Garrix x Matisse & Sadko – Dragon
The mighty Martin Garrix expanded his universe together with Matisse & Sadko, as they collabed on this unique piece of dance music. Building up a vibe with fierce drum works, followed by beautiful string arrangements, ‘Dragon’ turns into a huge anthem for the ages. Exciting chord progressions and stunning sound effects fit perfectly here, this is music to take you airborne. This single turns 6 years old on the 6th of July.

Martin Garrix x Matisse & Sadko – Break Through The Silence
As if one collab wasn’t enough, Martin Garrix and Matisse & Sadko returned 1 week later with yet another euphoric release. Exciting stuff from all involved, ‘Break Through The Silence’ is a straight-up anthem. Things start out deep, and as the vocals break out the breakdown works towards a truly powerful melodic drop. It’s a tune that sweeps you away, taking both acts’ trademark sound to new heights, turning into a hit for the ages. This collab turns 6 years old on the 13th of July.

Jauz & Ephwurd – Rock The Party
In a shock to the system, a big wave of energy came our way as emerging artists Jauz and Ephwurd came together to unleash a crazy groove that had highlight written all over it. While vocals are chanting the track’s title, ‘Rock The Party’ also takes a trip into electro, trap and furious house music, it’s solid DJ stuff and surely one of the tunes dominating the scene for a while. This anthem turns 6 years old on the 17th of July.

Hardwell & Dannic ft. Haris – Survivors
A massive collaboration was in store for this Revealed Recordings release, as then-worlds #1 DJ and label boss Hardwell joined up with compatriot and fellow superstar Dannic for their monster ‘Survivors’, which also features a stunning performance from singer-songwriter Haris on vocal duties. Catchy and quirky little synth hooks soon break down into a sultry and soulful vocal performance from Haris that’s bound to get crowds singing along. The big payoff comes with the drop, an explosion of energy, and hands-in-the-air riffs that was sure to find a welcome home at the duo’s various live shows that summer. This track turns 6 years old on the 20th of July.

Eric Prydz – Opus
When it comes to truly magnificent productions that cannot be matched, ‘Opus’ from Eric Prydz stands out from the crowd. In typical Eric Prydz fashion, he delivers a mesmerizing production that opens up with sultry melodies that are slowly but surely build into a crescendo of uplifting and euphoric synths that are sure to send you into a state of euphoria. This iconic track celebrates its birthday on the 25th of July.

David Guetta & Showtek ft. Magic! & Sonny Wilson – Sun Goes Down
With their previous release ‘Bad’ proving they are a match made in heaven and taking over the festival circuit gaining over 1 billion streams in the process, David Guetta and Showtek followed it up in an epic way with ‘Sun Goes Down’. Featuring vocals from Magic! and Sonny Wilson, ‘Sun Goes Down’ blends electro-house and pop dance in a perfect way that makes you instantly love this single. This track turns 6 years old on the 31st of July.

Honorable mentions:
Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love [17th July]
Robin Schulz – Sugar ft. Francesco Yates [17th July]
VINAI – The Wave ft. Harrison [20th July]

Stream these tracks and more in our 2015 EDM Essentials playlist below – follow here.

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