LAB Records inks worldwide distribution deal with ADA

18 September 2017 - Press release

LAB Records has today signed a worldwide distribution deal with ADA, the independent distribution and services arm of Warner Music Group (WMG). From September 2017, all LAB releases will be distributed and marketed by ADA.
 
Founded in 2007 in Manchester by Mark Orr, LAB Records boasts a catalogue of more than 120 releases. LAB has an enviable A&R track record, consistently discovering and nurturing young and exciting artists. It has regularly provided a platform for acts who have gone on to sign major deals such as Young Kato (BMG), Fort Hope (Virgin EMI), Dan Owen (Atlantic) and many more.
 
A modern label at the forefront of the digital revolution, LAB's current active roster commands more than 3 million cumulative monthly listeners on Spotify.
 
LAB was nominated in the Best Small Label category at this year’s AIM Awards.
 
Mark Orr said: “We’re delighted to partner with ADA. We’ve had a great relationship with Warner labels and executives over many years now, so this feels like a very natural fit. It's a really exciting time for our company.”
 
Howard Corner, GM & VP of ADA UK; “LAB are one of the best new independent labels in the UK, Mark and his team share our passion for working with new artists and we’re thrilled to partner with them.”
 
The first releases under the new agreement have already been taken to market with priority releases from Martin Luke Brown, Áine Cahill, Vistas, SHOR and VUKOVI to follow in the coming weeks.