After eleven years of near-mythical status, Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran have once again built anticipation around their long-lost collaboration ‘Rewind Repeat It’. The track, originally premiered back in 2015 and then seemingly shelved indefinitely, resurfaced in a brand-new form during Garrix’s Americas Tour stop in Dallas, marking the first time fans have heard a refreshed version in full.
Dropped into the set with little warning, the moment felt electric. The updated version carries a polished yet emotionally charged energy, blending Sheeran’s unmistakable vocals with Garrix’s melodic, festival-driven production. There’s a sense of lift and release woven throughout. A euphoric build up that feels both familiar and newly refined, like a memory being brought back into sharp focus.
What makes this revival even more compelling is the story behind its evolution. After years of delays tied to label complications and timing, the track has taken on a new creative direction. Sheeran reportedly played a key role in reshaping the concept, even suggesting a reverse-style rollout that has led to multiple versions of the song being developed as part of a larger project. 
For longtime fans, ‘Rewind Repeat It’ has existed as something of a “what could have been,” a track that lingered in live recordings and festival memories without ever receiving an official release. Hearing it return in a reworked, more refined form feels like a full-circle moment, bridging eras of both artists’ careers while still leaving room for something new.
While no official release date has been locked in just yet, its Dallas debut signals that the wait may finally be nearing its end, and if this latest version is anything to go by, ‘Rewind Repeat It’ isn’t just resurfacing, it’s evolving into something that feels ready for now.
Watch the live set uploaded by Iconic ID’s on YouTube HERE:
