Armada Music
Dutch record label specialized in electronic dance music
Armada Music is a Dutch independent record label that specialises in electronic dance music. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam and has offices in New York, London and Laren, Netherlands.
As of 2026, artists represented by Armada Music include 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.
History
Armada Music was founded in 2003 by Dutch producer Armin van Buuren, Dutch business executive Maykel Piron and music manager David Lewis. The name is derived from the first two letters of the founders' names: Armin, Maykel and David.
On 20 April 2023, Armada launched BEAT Music Fund, described by the company as the first dance music investment company. Its first acquisitions included the master recordings catalog of Kevin Saunderson's KMS Records and the master and publishing catalog of Arty, also known as Alpha 9.
In June 2023, BEAT Music Fund acquired New York house label King Street Sounds and the master and publishing catalog of Dutch dance duo Chocolate Puma.
In April 2024, Armada formed a new parent company, Armada Music Group, to encompass its label, publishing and investment arms. The same announcement included the acquisition of Amsterdam-based publisher Cloud 9 Music, whose publishing division was merged into Armada Music Publishing.
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