ADA Teams Up With Rostrum Records
• ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group has forged a partnership with leading independent record label Rostrum Records in which ADA will handle global distribution services for Rostrum’s entire label catalog and new releases.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Rostrum Records has launched the careers of superstars including Wiz Khalifa and the late Mac Miller. On May 3 Rostrum released Fat Nick‘s debut pop-punk single “Songs on the Radio,” followed by DC The Don‘s “Funeral,” which came in at No. 7 on Spotify’s Top Debut Albums. The label also dropped new music from Alé Araya and Brevin Kim and has upcoming releases from Fat Nick, Lou Phelps, and My Favorite Color.
Cat Kreidich, President, ADA Worldwide, welcomed Rostrum, saying, “Erika and the entire Rostrum team are trailblazers with an impressive track record of identifying and developing some of the best talent across genres. Our extensive global network and collaborative approach will help expand their reach, bringing Rostrum’s incredible artists and special catalog to new and longtime fans around the world. We’re looking forward to working alongside a like-minded team of innovators to uplift some of the best independent talent.”
Rostrum Records President Erika Montes commented, “Rostrum Records was founded on a commitment to bring innovative, artist-first approaches to the music industry. 20 years later, we are excited to partner with the ADA team on a shared vision to deepen the support and amplification of independent artists.”
Rostrum Records now joins the ADA Worldwide roster alongside other successful labels like BMG, Partisan, 88rising, Watertower, Sub-Pop, VP Records, Mute, and many more. This year, ADA has supported major releases from Macklemore, Central Cee, M83, Big Freedia, Cigarettes After Sex, Jelly Roll, Quevedo, PJ Harvey, and Logic. ADA has also spearheaded partnerships for Daft Punk‘s catalog with TikTok and Peloton, and supported Bonnie Raitt‘s GRAMMY Award-winning album, Just Like That.
