Credible Music B.V. is a company.
Key people at Credible Music B.V..
Credible Music B.V. was founded by Arnoud Aalbersberg (Co-Founder).
Credible Music B.V. is a Dutch company founded in 2021, specializing in sound recording and music publishing, particularly as operators in the vinyl pressing industry under the trading name Deepgrooves Vinyl Pressing Plant.[1][2][5] It positions itself as "Protectors of the vinyl dance legacy," producing premium, eco-friendly vinyl records using mostly green energy in a 99% circular environment, emphasizing fast, affordable, and sustainable manufacturing without greenwashing.[3][4] The company serves artists and labels seeking high-quality, environmentally conscious vinyl production, addressing the resurgence in demand for physical dance and electronic music formats while solving supply chain issues for sustainable pressing.[4][5]
Located with a visiting address in Leeuwarden and registered in Amsterdam, Credible Music focuses on innovative vinyl output, including pre-orders for releases like their first LP "SpaceX."[3][4] It differentiates through genuine sustainability in an industry often criticized for environmental impact, positioning itself as the first worldwide vinyl plant producing "as green as possible" records.[4]
Credible Music B.V. was established in 2021 in the Netherlands, operating in the sound recording and music releases sector.[2] Its Amsterdam registration aligns with Noord-Holland's sound recording industry hub, though operational ties link to Leeuwarden via Deepgrooves.[1][4][7] A key figure was Marc Hartman, a veteran musician, producer, DJ, and engineer born in Utrecht, who discovered music at age 6 and built a career spanning remixes for projects like Koto in 1985, studio work at Wisseloord (with clients including Mick Jagger and U2), and releases under aliases like Weber & Weber on Lemongrassmusic, totaling 12 albums in chill out and deep house genres.[6]
Hartman's journey—from teenage drummer facing left-handed setup challenges, to bedroom studio growth, professional engineering, and electronic music production—likely informed Credible's focus on dance music vinyl legacy.[6] Tragically, Marc passed away on August 21, 2024, leaving a void; the company notes they will miss him dearly.[6] Early traction includes launching Deepgrooves as a sustainable pressing plant and promoting vinyl like "SpaceX," building on vinyl's revival amid digital fatigue.[3][4]
Credible Music rides the vinyl resurgence trend, fueled by nostalgia, collector demand, and streaming limitations, especially in dance/electronic music where physical formats enhance artist branding and fan engagement.[3][4] Timing aligns with post-pandemic supply chain disruptions and sustainability mandates in manufacturing, positioning green vinyl pressing as a market differentiator amid EU environmental regulations.[4] Favorable forces include rising independent label activity and tech-enabled direct-to-consumer sales (e.g., pre-orders), countering fast fashion-like waste in music production.[3][5]
The company influences the ecosystem by enabling accessible, eco-conscious physical media for niche genres, supporting indie artists in a digital-dominated landscape and bridging analog heritage with modern green tech innovations.[4][6]
Credible Music B.V. is poised to expand as sustainable vinyl demand grows, potentially scaling Deepgrooves' green model amid global pushes for circular economies in entertainment manufacturing. Trends like AI-assisted music creation and hybrid physical-digital collectibles (e.g., NFT-linked vinyl) could amplify its role, while challenges like raw material costs test affordability.[4] Post-Hartman's passing, its influence may evolve through new leadership honoring his legacy, solidifying as a key enabler for dance music's tangible revival—protecting heritage while pioneering green production.[3][6] This niche player exemplifies how specialized manufacturing sustains cultural ecosystems in tech-driven industries.
Credible Music B.V. was founded by Arnoud Aalbersberg (Co-Founder).
Key people at Credible Music B.V..
