ADA Warner has added US international music agency and record label DEFDISCO to its roster of independent labels.
Formed in 2014 in Dallas by music producer and industry professional Barry Gilbey along with branding specialists Justin Williams and Paul Herron, DEFDISCO, which also has a UK office in Sheffield, represents artists including Public Enemy, Kasabian and other up-coming acts from both the US and UK.
“The quality of the artists, brands and agencies we are working with on both sides of the pond is first rate,” says Gilbey.
“DEFDISCO’s understanding of music publishing and digital culture, and how they fit together for brands and broadcast, is very exciting for the future," Gilbey.
Speaking from DEFDISCO’s Sheffield office, Herron added: “For us this relationship really is proof of concept. We set out to build a record label for how things work today: music, sync and brand.
“I’ve always described DEFDISCO as a ‘mini-major’ and now we truly are,” he continued. “Joining forces with ADA Warner gives our artists, and the brands we work with, worldwide exposure faster and better than we could ever do on our own.
“DEFDISCO brings the artists, music, ideas and capabilities to engage with millions of avid music fans and with the additional support of ADA Warner’s innovative mindset, it will, no doubt lead us to an exhilarating future together.”
