Armada Music Signs Exclusive Deal with House Hitmaker, D.O.D
London, U.K. – Tuesday February 18, 2025 – Armada Music, the world’s biggest independent dance label, is excited to announce an exclusive long-term signing with Manchester-born British DJ and producer D.O.D. This milestone marks a new chapter in the long-standing relationship between Armada Music and D.O.D, whose sound draws heavily from the 90s and 00s dance music coming out of the North of England.
D.O.D (real name Dan O’Donnell), has become a UK success story, captivating audiences around the globe with his genre-defining music. The exclusive deal builds on D.O.D’s achievements in an existing partnership with the Amsterdam-, London- and New York-based dance label Armada Music, including his first U.K. Official Top 20 (#15) hit ‘So Much In Love’. Previous successes with the label include the Beatport Top 10 hit ‘Set Me Free’ and ‘Every Step,’ both contributing to over 500 million streams in D.O.D’s catalog with the label.
“D.O.D is a true success story of the U.K. music scene, and we’re incredibly proud to deepen our relationship with him,” said Maykel Piron, CEO and co-founder of Armada Music. “By leveraging our global infrastructure we aim to amplify his presence not only in the UK but also across the US and beyond.”
This announcement follows D.O.D’s biggest year to date, which included sold-out U.K., North America and Australia tours, and chart-topping hits such as Brit-nominated ‘Somedays’ with Sonny Fodera and Jazzy that reached #5 in the U.K. Official Top 40 and claimed the #1 spot on the Official Dance Singles Chart. It also coincides with the release of new single ‘Wrap Yourself Around Me’ featuring NORTH–an emotive track that offers some insight into what to expect from D.O.D this year.
“Extending my deal with Armada was an easy decision,” D.O.D shared. “Their belief in my music and their vision for where we can go together is exciting, and they’ve proved themselves as a valuable partner. I’m excited to grow with the support of a label that understands and advocates for dance music on a global scale.”
Dan Stacey, CEO and founder of management company Loving Alliance said: “Armada truly are led by their passion and dedication to dance music. That, coupled with the success we’ve achieved together, it was an easy decision for us to continue that work and to keep pushing things forward for D.O.D.”
In addition to the new exclusive recording agreement, Armada Music Group will continue to publish D.O.D under an existing arrangement via its publishing arm, Armada Music Publishing. This strengthening alliance speaks to the company’s broader focus on deepening its relationships with its roster, and empowering artists through creative collaboration.
