Revealed Recordings

Revealed Recordings is a Dutch electronic dance music label founded in 2010 by DJ and producer Hardwell (Robbert van de Corput) in Breda, Netherlands. The label is closely associated with the EDM sound Hardwell is known for, with a focus on electro house, big room house, hardstyle, progressive house, and bass house. Revealed Recordings employs 47 people across 21 countries (including Netherlands, Italy, United Kingdom, Argentina, and Peru) and is home to Hardwell, Dannic, 2ACES, Dirty Signal, Kevin D'Angello, Avao, and VIVID. The label has 286 releases tracked. Its 2026 releases include Tranceformation (July 24, 2026), Hardwell Remix EP (with MAKJ, NLW, Showtek, Bass Modulators, 2ACES, and Dyro), Bang On The Drums with Bassjackers, and collaborations with Armin van Buuren, Blasterjaxx, Atmozfears, Dr Phunk, Azteck, and Sarah de Warren.

Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell presented his very own imprint Revealed Recordings in 2010. The young house sensation revealed a fresh and open-minded label. Next to Hardwell's own tracks and collaborations, Revealed Recordings also releases tracks that fit the versatile sound of the label, whether that be progressive, tech, or electro house influenced. Within a short period the label has built up a distinct label profile in today's dance scene with a unique sound, a Revealed sound. The label's managing director is Massimo Baudo, with Sebastien Lintz as director. Revealed Recordings has released the ADE Sampler series, with the Revealed Recordings presents ADE Sampler 2025 among its popular releases. The Hardwell and Friends Vol. 04 compilation is among its popular releases.

How Revealed Recordings Operates

Revealed Recordings runs dedicated A&R under founder Hardwell from its Breda headquarters, with a workforce of 47 people across 21 countries. It operates an independent distribution network. The label's strength is its direct connection to Hardwell as one of the world's top DJs, which drives massive exposure for its roster. Its model is built around Hardwell's own releases alongside signings from his network of producers working in festival-oriented electronic music. The label's ADE Sampler series and Hardwell and Friends compilations provide structured pathways for roster artists to appear alongside Hardwell.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you make electro house, big room house, hardstyle, progressive house, or bass house, Revealed Recordings is one of the most prominent producer-owned EDM labels in the world, with direct connection to Hardwell's global audience. Its 47-person workforce across 21 countries gives it a global operational footprint. Its roster of established EDM producers (Dannic, VIVID) alongside newer names (2ACES, Dirty Signal, Kevin D'Angello) shows it can develop artists with long-term career potential. Its ADE Sampler series provides a structured pathway for appearing alongside established roster artists.

Drawbacks and Things to Consider

• Big room EDM focus: Revealed Recordings signs festival-oriented electro house, big room, and hardstyle. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
• No unsolicited demos: Revealed Recordings does not accept cold submissions.
• Hardwell-centric identity: The label's identity is closely tied to Hardwell, which can overshadow other roster artists.
• High profile required: The label signs artists who already have a strong profile in the EDM scene.

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• STMPD RCRDS - A related producer-owned EDM label
• Revealed Recordings Official Site - Roster and releases