Three Six Zero Recordings teams up with ADA for global music distribution deal

Three Six Zero Recordings, an independent record label, has partnered with ADA, Warner Music Group’s global independent music distribution and artist services arm.

The deal was announced on February 24, 2025. It grants ADA exclusive rights to handle global distribution for all new releases from the Three Six Zero (TSZ) roster. Enthusiasts are expecting this collaboration to expand the reach of TSZ’s artists and strengthen ADA’s position as a major force in independent music distribution worldwide.

Announcing the partnership in an official press release, Warner Music Group stated,

"ADA, Warner Music Group’s global independent music distribution and artist services arm, today announced their partnership with Three Six Zero Recordings, which will see the company cover global distribution for all new releases from the label’s roster. Three Six Zero Recordings is home to multi-platinum acts such as WILLOW and Jaden. The first releases under the new deal have come from Four Tet, Max Styler, and horsegiirL."

Here is how the entertainment company described Three Six Zero Recordings:

"Three Six Zero Recordings is a forward-thinking independent label built around creative freedom. While founded in electronic music, TSZR have expanded to work with boundary-pushing artists across genres, including Dom Dolla, f5ve, WILLOW, and Jaden. Three Six Zero recordings is a platform for artists who disrupt the norm, creating music that resonates from the underground to global arenas."

The first wave of releases under this new partnership has already rolled out. The first batch features new tracks from artists such as Four Tet, Max Styler, and horsegiirL. These initial releases are setting the tone for enthusiasts for what could be a relatively modernized era for both organizations.

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Founded by Mark Gillespie, Three Six Zero Recordings initially focused on electronic music. However, gradually it has evolved into a platform that supports artists across varied genres.

The label is home to acts like WILLOW and Jaden Smith, along with a diverse array of talents including Dom Dolla, f5ve, and The Prodigy. CEO Mark Gillespie emphasized the strategic value of the partnership, stating,

"Working with ADA allows us to further our mission of supporting the next wave of talent with the right infrastructure and global reach."

General Manager Nick Dearmun added,

"We are excited to partner with the ADA team on our shared vision to deepen the amplification of our artists and take the label to the next level."

Cat Kreidich, President of ADA, noted,

"We’re thrilled to join forces with Mark [Gillespie], Pete [Tong], and the entire Three Six Zero team. Their commitment to the music, and to the boundary-pushing artists carving their own paths, is matched by our own ambition and creativity at ADA."

As both companies execute their strategic plans, the industry could witness the rise of new artists and the continued success of established ones.

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