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Black Hole Recordings
Black Hole Recordings, a name synonymous with trance’s irresistible rise to prominence. The Breda-based imprint, founded by Arny Bink and Tijs Verwest back in 1997, has been making waves within the trance domain - and beyond - ever since the needle first dropped on their maiden release some 25 years ago. To this day, the company is still largely credited as one of the largest independent electronic dance record labels out there, and end times are nowhere in sight, quite on the contrary. In recent years, trance has resurfaced to the foreground as a first-grade genre, with enormous potential for further success and hit moments in the music industry.
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Black Hole manages an exciting catalogue of over 10,000 releases. Are you interested to use our music on your video content, movie productions or video games? Contact us here.
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In Search Of Sunset 2026
June 20th, 2026
Black Hole Recordings’ legendary rooftop party returns for its sixth edition, bringing the best in trance and progressive with a fresh lineup of debuting artists, including Ben Gold, Laura van Dam, Funkerman and Maglev. Join us on June 20 at one of the Netherlands’ most unique rooftop venues.
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Black Hole Recordings is a globally recognized independent record label specializing in electronic music, with a strong legacy in trance, progressive, and melodic genres. Since its founding, the label has built a reputation for developing artists, curating high-quality releases, and delivering music to a worldwide audience.
We focus on electronic music, primarily within trance, progressive house, melodic techno, and related subgenres. Our catalogue also explores cross-genre releases that align with our sound and artistic vision.
Our roster includes both established and emerging artists such as Cosmic Gate, HALIENE, Markus Schulz, Sarah de Warren and many rising talents across the global electronic scene.
You can submit your demo via our official demo submission channels on this page. We recommend sending a private streaming link (e.g. SoundCloud) along with a short artist bio and relevant links.
We look for originality, strong production quality, and a clear artistic identity. Tracks that bring something fresh to the genre or align with our label vision have the highest chance of being considered.
Due to the high volume of submissions, it may take several weeks to receive feedback. If your track fits our direction, our A&R team will reach out directly.
Our releases are distributed globally across all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, as well as download stores like Beatport.
Yes, we regularly release physical products such as vinyl, CDs, and merchandise through our webshop and selected retail partners.
All usage requests must be cleared through licensing. Please contact us with details about your project, and our team will assist you.
Yes, we are always open to discovering new talent. If your music aligns with our sound and vision, we are open to long-term collaborations.
We offer full-service support including distribution, marketing, editorial pitching, PR, social media strategy, and release planning. Our goal is to build sustainable artist careers, not just single releases.
Remix opportunities are typically curated internally. However, submitting strong original material is often the best way to get on our radar for future projects.
Yes, we are involved in events and showcases worldwide, including label nights and collaborations with major festivals and venues.
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