STMPD RCRDS (pronounced Stamped Records) is a Dutch electronic dance music label founded on March 4, 2016 by DJ and producer Martin Garrix. The label's name refers to stamps, inspired by Garrix's father's stamp auctioning business. STMPD RCRDS is a digital-focused EDM imprint home to Martin Garrix, Julian Jordan, DubVision, Skytech, Vluarr, Seth Hills, Citadelle, and Merow. The label has 399 releases and is active from 2013 to 2026. Its 2026 releases include Down To The Sound (Extended Mix, July 17, 2026), Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran's Repeat It, Carry You with Third Party and Declan J Donovan, and Peace Of Mind with Citadelle. Other 2026 releases include collaborations with Mesto, Wilhelm, Sem Vox, JAiMES, Alesso, Shaun Farrugia, R3HAB, Arcando, Bonn, Matisse and Sadko, and Barbz.
STMPD RCRDS was launched as a digital-focused EDM imprint and has been associated with Garrix's own output and the wider circle of producers working in contemporary festival-oriented electronic music. Its public identity is closely linked to Garrix as both founder and active artist, with releases and signings reflecting the styles commonly associated with modern Dutch EDM. Across its roster, STMPD RCRDS has been connected with artists such as DubVision and Julian Jordan, alongside newer names including Merow, Vluarr, Skytech, and Citadelle. While the label's catalog spans multiple strands of dance music, these artists collectively point to a focus on melodic and high-energy club and mainstage sounds. The presence of Garrix as owner and founder remains central to the label's profile and positioning within the electronic dance music world.
How STMPD RCRDS Operates
STMPD RCRDS runs dedicated A&R under founder Martin Garrix from its Amsterdam headquarters. It operates an independent distribution network. The label's strength is its direct connection to Garrix as one of the world's top DJs, which drives massive exposure for its roster. Its model is built around Garrix's own releases alongside signings from his network of producers working in contemporary festival-oriented electronic music. The label's digital-focused approach and Beatport presence give it a strong position in the EDM retail ecosystem.
Why It Matters for Independent Artists
If you make progressive house, electro house, dance-pop, or mainstage EDM, STMPD RCRDS is one of the most prominent producer-owned EDM labels in the world, with direct connection to Martin Garrix's global audience. Its roster of established Dutch EDM producers (Julian Jordan, DubVision) alongside newer names (Vluarr, Citadelle) shows it can develop artists with long-term career potential. Its Beatport presence and digital-focused approach provide strong retail and streaming distribution.
Drawbacks and Things to Consider
- Mainstage EDM focus: STMPD RCRDS signs festival-oriented electronic music. Artists in other genres should look elsewhere.
- No unsolicited demos: STMPD RCRDS does not accept cold submissions.
- Garrix-centric identity: The label's identity is closely tied to Garrix, which can overshadow other roster artists.
- High profile required: The label signs artists who already have a strong profile in the EDM scene.
Notable Artists and Releases
| Artist | Release | Year | Chart Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Garrix | Animals | 2013 | #1 UK Singles Chart, #21 US Billboard Hot 100, RIAA 2x Platinum, 1.8 billion YouTube views |
| Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha | In The Name Of Love | 2016 | #24 US Billboard Hot 100, RIAA Platinum, 900 million YouTube views |
| Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa | Scared To Be Lonely | 2017 | #14 UK Singles Chart, #76 US Billboard Hot 100, RIAA Platinum, Diamond in France and Mexico |
| Martin Garrix | There For You | 2017 | #94 US Billboard Hot 100, RIAA Gold |
| Martin Garrix | Ocean | 2018 | #78 US Billboard Hot 100 |
| Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran | Repeat It | 2026 | STMPD RCRDS release, 14 million Spotify streams within months of release |
| Martin Garrix | Another World (album) | 2025 | Full album release on STMPD RCRDS with extended mixes |
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Deal Structures
STMPD RCRDS operates as an independent label owned by Martin Garrix. The label offers digital-focused deals with independent distribution. As a producer-owned label, deals are often structured around single releases rather than full album contracts. The label's model centers on Garrix's own releases alongside signings from his producer network. Distribution is handled through an independent network with Beatport positioning. Deals include digital distribution, playlist pitching, and marketing through Garrix's global festival audience. The label does not offer traditional major-label advances but provides direct access to Garrix's streaming and live audience. Some releases are co-licensed with major labels for specific territories (such as Columbia for Scared To Be Lonely).
How Artists Get Signed
STMPD RCRDS does not accept unsolicited demos. The label signs artists through Martin Garrix's personal network of producers and DJs. A&R is effectively run by Garrix himself, who discovers artists through festival lineups, Beatport charts, SoundCloud, and industry connections. Julian Jordan and DubVision were signed through existing relationships with Garrix from the Dutch EDM scene. Newer signings (Vluarr, Citadelle, Seth Hills) came through the broader Dutch producer community. Artists typically need an established profile in the EDM scene with festival bookings and streaming numbers before being considered. The label also signs artists through collaborative releases with Garrix, which serve as a testing ground for longer-term deals.
Similar Labels
- Revealed Recordings - Hardwell's Dutch EDM label with a similar producer-owned model
- Spinnin' Records - Dutch dance music label where Garrix originally released Animals
- Protocol Recordings - Nicky Romero's Dutch EDM label focused on progressive house
- Armada Music - Dutch dance music label founded by Armin van Buuren
Related Resources
- Record Label Contracts Explained - What a STMPD RCRDS deal contains
- Independent Labels vs Major Labels - The producer-owned label model
- How to Get a Record Deal in 2026 - Building an electronic profile
- Revealed Recordings - A related EDM label
- STMPD RCRDS Official Site - Roster and releases
