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== '''Armada Music''' ==
'''Armada Music''' is a Dutch ] that specialises in releasing ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/clubs/29665/armin-van-buuren|title=A night in the life|publisher=] | access-date=2008-06-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090126073253/http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/clubs/29665/armin-van-buuren|archive-date=2009-01-26}}</ref><ref name=MeetPiron /> The name Armada derives from the first two letters of the founders' first names: ], Maykel Piron and David Lewis.<ref name=About>{{cite web|url=http://www.armadamusic.com/about/|title=About|publisher=Armada Music}}</ref>{{self-published inline|date=October 2020}}
'''Armada Music''' is an ] based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in New York City and London. It was founded on June 1, 2003 by DJ and producer ], music executive Maykel Piron, and artist manager David Lewis. The label's name is derived from the first two letters of the founders' first names<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada: Inside the world's biggest independent dance label |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49278694 |website=BBC}}</ref>. The label specializes in ] (EDM) and manages a variety of sub-labels that include genres such as trance, house, and progressive house<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada Music |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/213897-Armada-Music-BV?page=1 |website=Discogs}}</ref>.

=== '''Growth and Development''' ===
Armada Music received the "Best Global Record Label" award 6 times at the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zeven International Dance Music Awards nominaties voor Armada Music |url=https://www.entertainmentbusiness.nl/muziek/zeven-international-dance-music-awards-nominaties-voor-armada-music/ |website=Entertainment Business}}</ref>. Its sub-labels cater to different facets of electronic music, each with its own focus:

* '''Armind''': A trance-focused sub-label known for releasing tracks by Armin van Buuren and other trance artists<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armind |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/3617-Armind?page=1 |website=Discogs}}</ref>.
* '''A State of Trance (ASOT)''': A label associated with van Buuren’s radio show, specializing in trance and progressive music<ref>{{Cite web |title=About A State Of Trance |url=https://www.astateoftrance.com/about/ |website=A State Of Trance}}</ref>.
* '''Armada Deep''': A label that emphasizes deep house and melodic house releases<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada Deep |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/732643-Armada-Deep?page=1 |website=Discogs}}</ref>.
* '''Armada Captivating''': This sub-label focuses on progressive and electro house music<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada Captivating |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/732641-Armada-Captivating?page=1 |website=Discogs}}</ref>.
* '''Armada Electronic Elements:''' This sub-label focuses on deep, melodic house and techno music <ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada Electronic Elements |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/1206081-Armada-Electronic-Elements?srsltid=AfmBOoqkdd-Ze4aU00I7vI9C3EjGLdNNoBGKMr61I8Orh-ahRIlS5Apq&page=1 |website=Discogs}}</ref>.

=== '''Artists and Releases''' ===
Armada Music has worked with a wide range of artists. Aside from Armin van Buuren, the label has been home to 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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Armada Music Artists |url=https://armadamusic.bandcamp.com/artists |website=Bandcamp}}</ref>. One of the label’s most notable releases is ]’ "]," a remix of American country singer ] which topped the charts in several countries<ref>{{Cite web |title=Are You With Me - Lost Frequencies Charts |url=https://acharts.co/song/89297 |website=Acharts}}</ref> and is in Spotify’s ‘Billion Club’ <ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify Billions Club |url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX7iB3RCnBnN4 |website=Spotify}}</ref>.

=== '''Initiatives and Subsidiaries''' ===


== Signed artists == ==== '''BEAT Music Fund''' ====
In 2022, Armada Music launched the BEAT Music Fund. The fund focusses specifically on the acquisition of music rights in the electronic dance music industry. The initiative was created to help emerging talent gain traction in a competitive industry by offering both financial assistance and acquiring musical rights from labels and publishers <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Armin van Buuren’s Armada forms new parent company, acquires Amsterdam’s Cloud 9 Music, and targets $500m in new investments via its BEAT Music Fund |url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/armin-van-buurens-armada-forms-new-parent-company-acquires-amsterdams-cloud-9-music-and-targets-500m-in-new-investments/ |website=Music Business Worldwide}}</ref> <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Armada's BEAT Music fund acquires publisher Cloud 9 Music |url=https://www.musicweek.com/publishing/read/armada-s-beat-music-fund-acquires-publisher-cloud-9-music/089610 |website=Music Business Worldwide}}</ref> <ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Beat Music Fund, Part of Armin van Buuren’s Armada, Buys Amsterdam Music Publisher Cloud 9 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/armin-van-buuren-beat-fund-cloud-9-deal-1235874892/ |website=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>.
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== Awards and nominations == ==== '''Armada Music Publishing''' ====
Armada Music Publishing, the publishing arm of Armada Music Group, was established after BEAT Music Fund acquired Amsterdam-based music publisher Cloud 9. Specializing in dance music, the company manages publishing rights for artists, songwriters, and producers, operating six recording studios for writing camps and sessions <ref name=":0" /> <ref name=":1" /> <ref name=":2" />.


Headquartered in Amsterdam with a presence in New York, London, and Belgium (via TousEnsemble Publishing), Armada leverages a global network of sub-publishing partners for rights management and creative exploitation. Armada Music Publishing’s roster includes electronic music artists and producers including Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO and Reinier Zonneveld, alongside songwriters like Ki Fitzgerald and bands such as Altin Gün <ref>{{Cite web |title=About Armada Music Publishing |url=https://www.armadamusicpublishing.com/about |website=Armada Music Publishing}}</ref>.
As of December 2015, the label had won the "Best Global Record Label" award for five years in a row at the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA's).<ref name=MeetPiron>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/meet-maykel-piron-co-founder-and-ceo-of-armada-music/article/451835|title=Meet Maykel Piron: Co-Founder and CEO of Armada Music SPECIAL|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|date=10 December 2015|publisher=Digital Journal|access-date=30 April 2016}}</ref> Armada received two nominations at the 2014 IDMAs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2014#idmanominees|title=31st Annual International Dance Music Awards – Winter Music Conference 2016 – WMC 2016|publisher=Winter Music Conference|access-date=1 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014846/http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2014#idmanominees#idmanominees|archive-date=7 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Academy of Electronic Music, a joint venture between Armada, Google, Point Blank, and '']'', was the recipient of the 'People's Voice Award' at the 2014 ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://webbyawards.com/winners/2014/social/social-content-and-marketing/arts-culture/google-armada-point-blank-dj-mag-academy-of-electronic-music/|title=GOOGLE, ARMADA, POINT BLANK, DJ MAG: ACADEMY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC|publisher=Webby Awards|access-date=2016-04-30}}</ref> In 2016, Armada Music was one of the 21 labels nominated for the IMPALA FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN<ref>{{cite web|url=http://impalamusic.org/content/impala-young-label-spotlight#overlay-context=content/impala-launches-young-label-spotlight-project-5-under-15/|title=IMPALA Young Label Spotlight|date=27 July 2020 |publisher=Impala}}</ref> campaign shining a light on Europe's most inspiring young labels. The label received the IMPALA Young Label Spotlight Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pias.com/blog/five-fifteen-armada-records-netherlands/|title=FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN: Armada Music (The Netherlands)|publisher=The Independent Echo|access-date=15 July 2016|archive-date=7 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607021832/http://www.pias.com/blog/five-fifteen-armada-records-netherlands/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


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Record label
Armada Music
Armada Music logo since 2022
Founded2003
FounderArmin van Buuren, Maykel Piron, David Lewis
Genre
Country of originNetherlands
LocationAmsterdam
Official websitewww.armadamusic.com

Armada Music

Armada Music is an independent record label based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in New York City and London. It was founded on June 1, 2003 by DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, music executive Maykel Piron, and artist manager David Lewis. The label's name is derived from the first two letters of the founders' first names. The label specializes in electronic dance music (EDM) and manages a variety of sub-labels that include genres such as trance, house, and progressive house.

Growth and Development

Armada Music received the "Best Global Record Label" award 6 times at the International Dance Music Awards (IDMA). Its sub-labels cater to different facets of electronic music, each with its own focus:

  • Armind: A trance-focused sub-label known for releasing tracks by Armin van Buuren and other trance artists.
  • A State of Trance (ASOT): A label associated with van Buuren’s radio show, specializing in trance and progressive music.
  • Armada Deep: A label that emphasizes deep house and melodic house releases.
  • Armada Captivating: This sub-label focuses on progressive and electro house music.
  • Armada Electronic Elements: This sub-label focuses on deep, melodic house and techno music .

Artists and Releases

Armada Music has worked with a wide range of artists. Aside from Armin van Buuren, the label has been home to 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. One of the label’s most notable releases is Lost Frequencies’ "Are You With Me," a remix of American country singer Easton Corbin which topped the charts in several countries and is in Spotify’s ‘Billion Club’ .

Initiatives and Subsidiaries

BEAT Music Fund

In 2022, Armada Music launched the BEAT Music Fund. The fund focusses specifically on the acquisition of music rights in the electronic dance music industry. The initiative was created to help emerging talent gain traction in a competitive industry by offering both financial assistance and acquiring musical rights from labels and publishers .

Armada Music Publishing

Armada Music Publishing, the publishing arm of Armada Music Group, was established after BEAT Music Fund acquired Amsterdam-based music publisher Cloud 9. Specializing in dance music, the company manages publishing rights for artists, songwriters, and producers, operating six recording studios for writing camps and sessions .

Headquartered in Amsterdam with a presence in New York, London, and Belgium (via TousEnsemble Publishing), Armada leverages a global network of sub-publishing partners for rights management and creative exploitation. Armada Music Publishing’s roster includes electronic music artists and producers including Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO and Reinier Zonneveld, alongside songwriters like Ki Fitzgerald and bands such as Altin Gün .

References

  1. "Armada: Inside the world's biggest independent dance label". BBC.
  2. "Armada Music". Discogs.
  3. "Zeven International Dance Music Awards nominaties voor Armada Music". Entertainment Business.
  4. "Armind". Discogs.
  5. "About A State Of Trance". A State Of Trance.
  6. "Armada Deep". Discogs.
  7. "Armada Captivating". Discogs.
  8. "Armada Electronic Elements". Discogs.
  9. "Armada Music Artists". Bandcamp.
  10. "Are You With Me - Lost Frequencies Charts". Acharts.
  11. "Spotify Billions Club". Spotify.
  12. ^ "Armin van Buuren's Armada forms new parent company, acquires Amsterdam's Cloud 9 Music, and targets $500m in new investments via its BEAT Music Fund". Music Business Worldwide.
  13. ^ "Armada's BEAT Music fund acquires publisher Cloud 9 Music". Music Business Worldwide.
  14. ^ "Beat Music Fund, Part of Armin van Buuren's Armada, Buys Amsterdam Music Publisher Cloud 9". Hollywood Reporter.
  15. "About Armada Music Publishing". Armada Music Publishing.

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