Dutch record label based in Hilversum
Record label
Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label [ 1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.[ 2] [ 3] In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.[ 4]
Background
Van Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten , and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.[ 5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999.[ 5] In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.[ 5]
Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.[ 6]
Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO .[ 7]
In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from Hilversum to Amsterdam .[ 8] [ 9]
Sub-labels
Artists
Awards and nominations
References
^ "50 Most Important People in EDM" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 30 October 2016 .
^ Conte, Cynthia (20 August 2012). "Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records" . Elektro Daily . Archived from the original on 19 April 2014.
^ Sada, Riccardo (17 October 2014). "ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni" (in Italian). DJ Mag Italia. Retrieved 22 November 2014 .
^ "Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide" . 7 September 2017.
^ a b c de Vries, Atze (23 April 2015). "3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis" " . 3voor12 (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2016 .
^ "R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive" . Billboard . Retrieved 28 July 2017 .
^ "WMG acquires Spinnin' Records" . Retrieved 9 September 2017 .
^ Warner Music Benelux, Spinnin' Records, Warner Chappell Music Benelux reveal new creative space in the heart of Amsterdam , Warner Music , 20 October 2023, archived from the original on 1 November 2023, retrieved 21 January 2024 , The Warner Music Group companies have all relocated from Hilversum to a central spot in the city with views of the harbour
^ "Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records" . Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023 .
^ "Brine Records" . Retrieved 12 November 2023 .
^ "Congo Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Controversia" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "KSHMR ANNOUNCES HIS OWN DHARMA WORLDWIDE RECORD LABEL" . We Rave You . 19 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017 .
^ "DOORN Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Sam Feldt speaks on debut of new Heartfeldt Records imprint amid coronavirus crisis" . Dancing Astronaut . 20 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
^ "Hysteria" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "KRYDER'S IMPRINT SOSUMI SAYS GOODBYE WITH THE 100TH RELEASE" . The Groove Cartel . 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018 .
^ "Maxximize Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ White, Nick (30 May 2020). "Robin Schulz Launches New Label Mentalo Music Alongside New Single" . EDM Sauce . Retrieved 19 July 2020 .
^ "Musical Freedom" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "AFTR:HRS" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Night Service Only" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "OZ Records" . Retrieved 4 July 2020 .
^ "OneHundred" . Retrieved 16 August 2023 .
^ "Sink or Swim" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
^ Torà, Pol (12 June 2020). "Timmy Trumpet officially presents brand new label 'SINPHONY' " . We Rave You . Retrieved 19 July 2020 .
^ "SOURCE" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Spinnin' Compilations" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Spinnin' Copyright Free Music" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Spinnin' Deep" . Retrieved 8 December 2021 .
^ "Spinnin' NEXT" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium" " . Your EDM. 25 October 2015.
^ "Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive" . Billboard . 19 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
^ "Spinnin' Talent Pool" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "SPRS" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ White, Nick (2 March 2020). "Chocolate Puma Launches It's [sic ] Tonco Tone Label With A 'Megablast' " . EDM Sauce . Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
^ "Heldeep Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "HEXAGON" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
^ "Made In NL" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ "Protocol Recordings" . Retrieved 15 September 2024 .
^ "Skink" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
^ "Wall Recordings" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ Magnetic (21 February 2019). "IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced" . Magnetic Magazine . Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019 .
^ Bhagtani, Lakshay (1 April 2020). "IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album" .
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