MaRLo

Full Name: Maarten Loosveld

Stage Name: MaRLo

Country: Australia (originally from the Netherlands)

Genres: Trance, Tech Trance, Progressive Trance, Big Room

Years Active: 2000s–present

Role: DJ, Producer, Label Owner

Labels: Armada Music, A State of Trance, Reaching Altitude (own imprint), Spinnin’ Records

Associated Acts: Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Andrew Rayel, Emma Chatt

Early Journey

  • Born in the Netherlands, Maarten Loosveld relocated to Australia, where he began producing electronic music.
  • His early productions gained traction in the mid‑2000s, blending tech‑trance energy with melodic progressions.
  • Quickly became a fixture in the Australian trance scene, before breaking into the global circuit.

Career Highlights

  • Reaching Altitude (2017): Founded his own label under Armada Music, dedicated to uplifting and tech‑trance.
  • ASOT Support: Regularly featured on Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance, with tracks like Visions and Boom.
  • Collaborations: Worked with vocalists such as Emma Chatt, producing anthems like Leave My Hand.
  • Festival Appearances: Performed at Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, and ASOT events worldwide.
  • Residency: Established himself as one of Australia’s leading trance DJs, headlining national tours and arena shows.

Signature Sound

MaRLo’s productions are defined by:

  • Tech‑trance drive with pounding basslines.
  • Melodic breakdowns that balance energy with emotion.
  • Festival‑ready arrangements, bridging underground trance with mainstage appeal.

Recognition

  • Ranked among the Top 100 DJs by DJ Mag multiple times.
  • Praised for his ability to energize crowds with high‑octane sets.
  • Considered one of the most influential trance artists in Australia, alongside names like TyDi and Factor B.

Legacy and Outlook

MaRLo represents the fusion of European trance roots with Australian energy, carving a global reputation as both a producer and label curator. With Reaching Altitude nurturing new talent and his own productions continuing to dominate festivals, he remains a central figure in the evolution of modern trance.

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