More than a decade after its first play, one of Martin Garrix’s most iconic unreleased tracks is back in the spotlight. Between mystery, frustration and renewed hope, the story of “Rewind Repeat It” perfectly reflects the unpredictable journey behind some of the most anticipated songs in EDM.
At the end of 2014, Ed Sheeran surprised fans by revealing he had worked on a track with Martin Garrix: “Finished up my very first EDM song with Martin Garrix, brilliant experience, looking forward to you all hearing it.”
A few months later, during his set at Ultra Music Festival in March 2015, Martin premiered the track, quickly known as Rewind Repeat It. The reaction was instant. The song became one of the most requested unreleased IDs, played across multiple shows that year and immediately embraced by fans.
But behind the scenes, things were far more complicated. In March 2017, while promoting Scared to Be Lonely, Martin confirmed in an interview that the track was essentially dead. Label conflicts and release strategies had blocked the project. The song was initially planned as an official release, even delaying other singles, before being put on hold. Over time, the situation stalled completely. Martin himself admitted he was frustrated and no longer expected the track to ever come out.
From that moment on, Rewind Repeat It became part of Garrix history, a legendary unreleased track, living only through live recordings and fan uploads.
Then, years later, something changed. In November 2025, Martin posted a photo with Ed Sheeran, accompanied by a simple repeat emoji. No caption, no explanation, just enough to reignite speculation. For longtime fans, it was impossible to ignore.
A few months later, in March 2026, both artists were spotted together in New York City. First walking near the Brooklyn Bridge, then inside the Oculus, where they were filmed… walking in reverse. The clip quickly went viral. For the community, the message felt clear.
More than ten years after its first play, Rewind Repeat It was suddenly back in the conversation. With Martin Garrix now preparing a new album, expected to be more personal, and following the release of Catharina earlier this month, fans can legitimately hope that Rewind Repeat It will finally find its place on the project.
