The Defining Voice of Electronic Music: John Martin and the songs that made him one of the genre’s most important vocalists

Tomorrowland has once again brought together some of the world’s biggest DJs, with iconic electronic music songs played across both weekends. While those tracks come from different artists and different eras, many are connected by the voice and songwriting of John Martin. From Don’t You Worry Child to Reload, John Martin has become one of electronic music’s most recognisable vocalists and a key figure behind some of the genre’s biggest songs.

The Voice Behind Electronic Music’s Biggest Songs

Tomorrowland saw Martin take to the stage several times to perform old, new, and upcoming projects. His performances were a reminder of how powerful of a voice he has and also of how important he has been to electronic music. His roots in the scene can be tracked 15 years back to 2011 where he showed both his skills with vocals and writing. Though he didn’t sing on the track Martin co-wrote Fade Into Darkness alongside Avicii and Michel Zitron. 2011 also saw him link up with Swedish House Mafia for the first time to provide vocals for their timeless track Save The World. However, it was the following year where he became an instant icon as he once again worked with SHM on the forever timeless Don’t You Worry Child.

The part he played in making this track one of the greatest pieces of music of all time cannot be understated. His voice is simply irreplaceable and has got crowds around the world to sing their hearts out every time they hear Don’t You Worry Child. He also wrote the song so not only would the song not be what it is without him, it wouldn’t have existed without him. But his work on iconic tracks didn’t end there with him soon after working with Sebastian Ingrosso and Tommy Trash for the legendary festival anthem Reload. Over the years the hits have kept on coming especially alongside Martin Garrix who has been a regular collaborator of his. John Martin provided vocals for tracks like Now That I’ve Found You, Higher Ground, and Won’t Let You Go as well as writing Carry You, Hold On, and Home. The list of artists he’s worked with is mind boggling with names like David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Gryffin, Afrojack, and Alesso to name just a few.

 

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From Rock Music to a 15-Year Electronic Music Career

Something that’s truly amazing about John Martin is how quickly he burst onto the electronic music scene and his longevity within it. Before getting into electronic music Martin took interest and inspiration from the worlds of grunge and British rock and was part of the band Steroids. It wasn’t till 2010 that he discovered electronic music and started writing it alongside his close friend Michel Zitron. Within a matter of months he was working with some of the biggest EDM artists in the world and performing on some of the biggest stages. Over the last 15 years his stature has persistently grown as he continues to work with more and more big names. Tomorrowland saw him perform some upcoming projects with ARTBAT and Timmy Trumpet who now join the illustrious list of his collaborators.

There are very few vocalists who have become so synonymous with electronic music as John Martin has. Once you see his name on any record you know you’re in for an astonishing performance, beautiful melodies, and a wave of emotions. He has been the defining voice of over a decade of the greatest pieces of electronic music. Legend is a word that can be thrown out lightly sometimes, but John Martin is someone who absolutely deserves that title.