Arodes teams with Armada Music on label, reveals first track 'Use Somebody'

12 September 2024 - Press release

Armada Music, the world's leading independent dance music label, is thrilled to announce a long-term partnership with DJ and producer Arodes, marking the next phase for his newly-founded label, Unreleased. This exciting collaboration kicks off with the release of Arodes' first track under the new alliance, titled 'Use Somebody.' This partnership marks a significant step in Arodes' journey with Armada Music, following his previous work with the label, including a remix of Jan Blomqvist's 'Destination Lost.' 

As part of this collaboration, Armada Music will work closely with Arodes on A&R, label management, distribution, and the promotion and marketing of upcoming releases on Unreleased. Leveraging Armada's global reach and over two decades of experience in the dance music industry, this joint venture is set to amplify Unreleased's impact on the dance music scene.

"Joining forces with Armada Music through our Unreleased Records joint venture is an exciting milestone," said Arodes."This partnership opens up new creative possibilities and will help us bring cutting-edge music to a broader audience. I'm eager to explore the opportunities this collaboration will bring and share the incredible projects we have in store." 

Marking the start of the partnership, Arodes teams up with Redd for the track 'Use Somebody', a fresh take of the 2008 hit by Kings of Leon. This reimagination  seamlessly blends the iconic vocals from the original with delicate piano melodies and an Afro house-inspired beat, creating a perfect balance of familiarity and dance floor energy. Already played by the likes of Adriatique, John Summit, Vintage Culture, Gordo, and Andrea Oliva, and having wowed crowds at Burning Man, Ushuaïa, Hï Ibiza, and Pacha Ibiza, 'Use Somebody' is poised to dominate tracklists.

"Reworking 'Use Somebody' was an exciting challenge," said Arodes. "The goal was to bring a complete new vibe from an electronic music perspective into the track while preserving its core emotion. By experimenting with different sounds and reimagining the arrangement, I aimed to create a version that resonates with both new listeners and fans of the original. I'm really proud of the outcome."