Armada Music

Armada Music is a Dutch independent record label that specialises in releasing electronic dance music. The name Armada derives from the first two letters of the founders' first names: Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and David Lewis.

Signed artists
Artists currently signed by Armada Music include:


 * Andrew Rayel
 * Armin van Buuren
 * Arty
 * Audien
 * Bob Sinclar
 * Brando
 * Cedric Gervais
 * Chicane
 * D.O.D
 * Eelke Kleijn
 * Ferry Corsten
 * Goldfish
 * Inner City
 * Janieck
 * Kevin Saunderson
 * Kidnap
 * Loud Luxury
 * Mark Sixma
 * MistaJam
 * Morgan Page
 * Ørjan Nilsen
 * R Plus
 * Shapov
 * Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
 * Super8 & Tab
 * Tempo Giusto
 * Tensnake
 * Themba
 * Tom Staar
 * Youngr

Awards and nominations
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). Armada received two nominations at the 2014 IDMAs. The Academy of Electronic Music, a joint venture between Armada, Google, Point Blank, and DJ Mag, was the recipient of the 'People's Voice Award' at the 2014 Webby Awards. In 2016, Armada Music was one of the 21 labels nominated for the IMPALA FIVEUNDERFIFTEEN campaign shining a light on Europe's most inspiring young labels. The label received the IMPALA Young Label Spotlight Award.