John Martin (singer)
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John Martin | |
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| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | http://www.johnmartinofficial.com/ |
John Martin Lindström is a Swedish singer-songwriter, best known for his collaborations with the Swedish House Mafia.
Early life and career
Raised in the southern suburbs of Stockholm, with his mother, father, and older brother, his father encouraged him and his brother to pursue motorsport, but Martin and his brother turned to music instead. At 13, Martin bought a guitar, formed a band, and began playing Nirvana covers. Martin began singing at 15 when the band's singer quit right before a show, and he decided that he liked it. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown.[1] In 2010, he was discovered by Axwell, a member of the electronic dance music trio Swedish House Mafia. He then recorded vocals and co-wrote for the group's song, "Save the World".[2] The song reached No. 10 in the UK singles chart and peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs in the United States.[3] Martin then went on to collaborate with Avicii and co-wrote the song, "Fade Into Darkness", alongside Michel Zitron.[4] He then recorded another song with the Swedish House Mafia which he and Zitron also co-wrote called "Don't You Worry Child". The track scored a UK No. 1 [5] earning Martin and the trio a top 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 6.[6]
2013
Martin and Swedish House Mafia were nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording with 'Don't You Worry Child' for the 2013 Grammy Awards. He was nominated alongside Calvin Harris & Ne-Yo, Skrillex, Avicii and Al Walser. The award went to Skrillex.[7]
Discography
As featured artist
- 2011: "Save the World" (with Swedish House Mafia)
- 2011: "Fade Into Darkness" (with Avicii)
- 2012: "Don't You Worry Child" (with Swedish House Mafia)
- 2013: "You And I" (with Max Enforcer)
- 2013: "Reload (Vocal Mix)" (with Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash)
References
- ^ Exclusive Interview with the voice behind Swedish House Mafia and Avicii: John Martin | Elektro
- ^ Bericht auf "mn2s"
- ^ Swedish House Mafia - Save The World - Music Charts
- ^ Interview mit John Martin auf "blog.discoverd.com"
- ^ Swedish House Mafia score first UK No.1 with 'Don't You Worry Child' - Music News - Digital Spy
- ^ Hot 100 : 1 – 10 (Biggest Jump) | Billboard
- ^ GRAMMY.com | The Official Site of Music's Biggest Night