What Scantraxx does

Scantraxx is a privately held, Netherlands-based independent music label founded in 2002 by Dov Elkabas (DJ The Prophet), operating the core Scantraxx imprint alongside a portfolio of more than 40 sublabels that span hardstyle, frenchcore, uptempo, raw hardstyle, and hard techno. The company functions as both a content producer (4,500+ releases since inception across its owned labels) and a service provider, with Scantraxx Distribution offering label services, publishing administration, and worldwide booking representation to third-party hard dance labels including True Identity Music, Roughstate, This Is Hardstyle, Frenchcore Worldwide, and Peacock Records. Its platform supports artist development through an A&R-led demo submission process, an in-house distribution division connecting releases to Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, and YouTube, and ancillary revenue lines including premium vinyl pressings (€49.55–€59.55 per unit) and branded merchandise sold through the Hardstyle.com storefront. The business is structured around roughly 20 team members spanning ownership, general management, commercial, marketing, A&R, and administrative functions, with no institutional investors or parent company disclosed. Recent strategic activity has emphasized genre and format expansion — including the 2025 launch of KRAWALL Records (hard techno), the 2025 onboarding of True Identity Music into Scantraxx Distribution, and the 2026 launches of NYXIUM Records (euphoric uptempo) and PL4N3T X (the first Harder Styles label to release in Dolby Atmos) — alongside a renewed monetization push around collector-grade vinyl reissues of catalog material.

Name

Scantraxx

Legal name

Scantraxx

Website

https://scantraxx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scantraxx is a Netherlands-based, founder-owned independent hard dance music label founded in 2002 by DJ The Prophet (Dov Elkabas), operating 40+ sublabels across hardstyle, frenchcore, uptempo, and hard techno, serving global fans, hard dance artists, and partner labels through releases, distribution, and booking services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Hard Dance Music Label

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230)

SIC

Retail-Record & Prerecorded Tape Stores (5735)

akta.pro primary industry

Download Stores & Digital Music Retail (Transactional) (MPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sync Royalty Administration & Reporting (Cue Sheets, Claims, Audits) (MPAIALAL), Enterprise/B2B Music Streaming (Business Background Music) (MPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Hardstyle music label
• Dance music releases
• Music distribution services
• Artist development platform
• Vinyl record production

Headquarters

HQ city

De Meern

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Digital Music Sales: Revenue from digital track and release sales through the Scantraxx platform and streaming partners (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, YouTube)
2. Vinyl Releases: Premium vinyl releases of classic albums and compilations (e.g., The Summer of Frontliner at €59.55, Noisecontrollers E=nc² at €49.55) with signed editions
3. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including t-shirts and apparel sold through Hardstyle.com merchandise store
4. Distribution Services: Scantraxx Distribution provides distribution services to other hard dance labels, expanding revenue beyond owned releases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scantraxx is a pioneering hard dance music label that produces, releases, and distributes hardstyle, frenchcore, uptempo, hard techno, and hardcore music across 40+ sublabels. The company sells digital releases through major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, YouTube), offers premium vinyl editions of classic albums with signed pre-orders, and operates a branded merchandise store through Hardstyle.com. Scantraxx Distribution additionally provides B2B label services, publishing, and worldwide booking representation to partner hard dance labels under one roof.

Product overview

Scantraxx is a pioneering hardstyle music label founded in 2002 by DJ The Prophet (Dov Elkabas), operating as a comprehensive platform for the global hard dance scene. The portfolio centers on the core Scantraxx label supplemented by over 25 sub-brands including Scantraxx Nexxus (next-gen talent), Scantraxx EVOLUTIONZ (D-Block & S-te-Fan), Roughstate, This Is Hardstyle (Frontliner), Frenchcore Worldwide, Peacock Records, SEVEN Records, KRAWALL Records, True Identity Music, House Of Madness, Brutal Kaoz, UNIFYD, NYXIUM Records, PL4N3T X, Italian Hardstyle, and various legacy sublabels. Supporting services include Scantraxx Distribution (distribution and promotion), demo submission platform for unsigned artists, curated Spotify playlists, and merchandise store. The company distributes music across Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scantraxx Nexxus: Next-in-line label fusing Scantraxx Carbon and Scantraxx Silver
• SEVEN Records
• Frenchcore Worldwide
• Italian Hardstyle
• KRAWALL Records
• True Identity Music
• Brutal Kaoz
• UNIFYD
• NYXIUM Records
• Peacock Records
• Scantraxx Distribution

Products and services

• The Summer of Frontliner (Vinyl) Limited vinyl release of Frontliner's hardstyle classic track collection, the first time these tracks are pressed on vinyl. Split across 3 vinyls in 1 slipcase format with extended mixes, and offered with signed pre-orders signed by Frontliner (Barry). Priced at €59.55 incl. btw. Targeted at hard dance vinyl collectors and Frontliner fans.
• Noisecontrollers - E=nc² [The Science Of Hardstyle] (Vinyl) Limited signed double LP vinyl release of Noisecontrollers' classic hardstyle album 'E=nc² [The Science Of Hardstyle],' originally released 14 years prior. Double vinyl format with extended mixes, offered with signed pre-orders signed by Noisecontrollers (Bas). Priced at €49.55 incl. btw. Targeted at hardstyle vinyl collectors and Noisecontrollers fans.
• Scantraxx Branded Merchandise Branded apparel and merchandise sold through the Hardstyle.com merchandise store, including t-shirts and limited-edition items for festivals and everyday wear. Targets hard dance fans and label loyalists seeking branded apparel and collectibles.
• Scantraxx Distribution Services Dedicated B2B distribution division providing hard dance labels with distribution, promotional support, publishing representation, and worldwide booking services under one roof. Partner labels include True Identity Music, This Is Hardstyle, Roughstate, Frenchcore Worldwide, and Peacock Records, expanding Scantraxx's revenue beyond owned releases into frenchcore, uptempo, and hard techno genres.

Quantifiable outcome

• 'Live The Moment' by JDX ft. Sara Maria and 'Music Made Addict' by D-Block & S-te-Fan ranked #1 and #2 respectively in Q-dance Top 100 of all time

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Raymond Mahieu / True Identity MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, Raymond Mahieu took over True Identity, partnering with Scantraxx Distribution for label services, publishing, and worldwide bookings under one roof
• Adaro, B-Front, Frequencerz, Ran-D (Roughstate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Founded in 2016; raw hardstyle collective representing the brutal side of hard dance; 592 releases under the Roughstate label
• D-Block & S-te-FancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders of Scantraxx EVOLUTIONZ sublabel; flagship artists with landmark releases including 'Music Made Addict' (#2 Q-dance Top 100); collaborative work spanning 20+ years
• ZatoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of Italian Hardstyle sublabel; prolific artist with releases across hardstyle and hard techno; established legacy since 2009
• JDXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of PL4N3T X sublabel; artist behind 'Live The Moment' (#1 Q-dance Top 100); pioneering Dolby Atmos releases in harder styles
• FrontlinercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of This Is Hardstyle label; legendary hardstyle artist known for 'Melodyman' signature sound; created festival anthems including Nexus Festival 2026
• Dr. PeacockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering artist and visionary behind Frenchcore Worldwide and Peacock Records; founder of UNIFYD frenchcore label; shaped frenchcore sound beyond European roots

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Dirty Workz: Belgian hardstyle label founded by Coone, releasing across hardstyle and hardcore subgenres. Direct competitor in the hard dance label ecosystem with similar artist-development and festival-anchor approach.
• Gearbox Digital: Hardstyle label releasing across raw and euphoric hard dance. Comparable scale and subgenre breadth with similar multi-channel distribution through major streaming platforms.
• Theracords: Hardstyle label founded by Brennan Heart, focused on euphoric hardstyle. Compares as a direct competitor with strong artist roster and similar catalog depth in the euphoric hardstyle niche.
• Hardcore Records: Dutch hardcore label with longstanding presence in the hard dance ecosystem. Comparable in subgenre specialization (hardcore) and catalog-driven release strategy.
• Nightbreed Records: Hardstyle label founded by Ran-D, active in raw and euphoric releases. Comparable in label scope, artist-development approach, and festival ecosystem participation.
• Q-dance: Dutch hardstyle event organizer and label, owner of Defqon.1 and Qlimax festivals. Directly comparable as the leading hard dance label/events brand, with overlapping artist rosters and festival-driven GTM.
• Fusion Records: Hardstyle and hard dance label focused on raw and euphoric releases. Competes directly for hardstyle release slots, A&R talent, and festival anthem positioning.
• Spoontech Records: Hardstyle and uptempo hardcore label with global artist roster. Direct peer in the harder styles ecosystem with overlapping festival circuit exposure.

Emerging players

• Megarave: Hardcore and uptempo label active in the harder styles. Comparable as a subgenre-focused label with similar vinyl and digital release cadence in adjacent hardcore territory.

Broad incumbents

• Art of Dance: Dutch hard dance event organizer and label (Hard Bass, Qapital). Broader incumbent with event-led model that overlaps Scantraxx's festival GTM and artist representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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