Amsterdam, July 25, 2025 – Always looking ahead and pushing the electronic music scene forward, Armin van Buuren continues to spotlight the next generation of talent with his latest release, ‘Heavy’. This time, he teams up with JOA, a 21-year-old rising star from Miami who is quickly making a name for himself in the melodic techno world. Together, they deliver a dark, intense, and vocal-driven mainstage anthem that not only bridges generations but also blends genres, creating a powerful connection on dance floors worldwide. ‘Heavy’ showcases Armin’s ongoing commitment to innovation and his passion for elevating fresh voices in electronic music.
Premiered at Ultra Miami and already firing up crowds at EDC Las Vegas, UPPERGROUND Poland and Tomorrowland Belgium, ‘Heavy’ has proven its weight on the world’s biggest stages. Leaning into championing rising talent, Armin invited JOA to join him on tour, traveling to Poland and Ibiza to perform the track live together unleashing pure energy on thousands of fans. With its razor-sharp synth line and raw emotion, ‘Heavy’ has also earned early support from heavyweights like David Guetta, ARTBAT, Korolova, Kevin de Vries, Kasia, and Adam Sellouk.
“It’s always inspiring to work with rising talent like JOA. He’s got a fresh sound and huge potential, and I love supporting artists like him,” says Armin van Buuren.
“Standing next to Armin and watching thousands of people lose themselves to ‘Heavy’ is something I’ll never forget,” JOA adds. “It’s been incredible to see how the track connects with people everywhere we play it.”
For Armin van Buuren, the release comes off the back of releasing his ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’, his boldest album yet. The 51-track project is shaped by his recent mental and physical transformation. In June, he kicked off his Ushuaïa Ibiza residency with a special six-hour open-to-close set, and will return to the iconic venue for more dates in September. In July, his iconic A State of Trance festival returned to London, where he headlined with a special face-to-face set with HI-LO, the alias of Oliver Heldens.
JOA has been making waves since the release of his debut single ‘Missing Part of Me’ in January 2025. With early support from heavyweights like Kevin de Vries, Cassian, Adam Beyer, and Korolova, he’s quickly gaining attention in the global scene. His discography already features a standout collab with ARTBAT, ‘The Spot’, which he also performed live with the Ukrainian DJ duo at UPPERGROUND Poland.
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Armin van Buuren has long been a global ambassador for electronic music. He currently has eight full-length artist albums to his name and continues to cultivate a massive worldwide following through his weekly A State of Trance radio show, event series and album series, reaching 44 million listeners from more than 80 different countries on a weekly basis. Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas. Last summer alone, he reconnected with fans through over thirty shows, including the ‘Feel Again’ shows in the Ziggo Dome, Ultra Europe, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and his summer residencies at Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa. In June 2025, he is releasing his long-awaited ninth studio album, ‘Breathe’.
JOA is a 21-year-old Miami-based DJ and producer who’s been making waves with his signature melodic techno sound. With support from industry titans like David Guetta, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and ARTBAT, JOA is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting new names in electronic music. His recent hit “Everyday” soared to #1 on Beatport Hype, and his debut at Ultra Music Festival in his hometown of Miami this year marked a milestone in his burgeoning career. With “The Spot,” ARTBAT and JOA deliver a high-energy, festival-ready tune that proves exactly why he is a force to be reckoned with.
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Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent. For more information, visit www.armadamusic.com, @armadamusic on Instagram and @armada on X.
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