Warner Music's ADA Acquires Music Tech Platform RSDL.io to Streamline Artist Royalties
ADA, Warner Music Group's global independent music distribution and artist services division, has acquired music tech startup RSDL.io, a platform offering automated accounting and revenue stream management for artists and labels.
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RSDL.io's key features include:
- Digital wallet for managing multiple revenue streams
- Automated payment processing and splits
- Transparent recoupment tracking
- Multi-level artist and contributor payout functionality
- Comprehensive financial insights and analytics
Founded by Mike Holmes, Jim Sella, Bill Sella, and Shep Goodman, RSDL.io combines enterprise technology with modern music industry needs. The platform streamlines royalty collection and management, allowing independent artists to focus on their creative careers rather than administrative tasks.
As part of the acquisition:
- Mike Holmes will join WMG's tech team leading RSDL.io product solutions
- Jim Sella, Founder & CTO with 20+ years of tech experience, will oversee platform integration into ADA's ecosystem
- The platform will be enhanced with new features under ADA's direction
Cat Kreidlich, President of ADA, emphasizes that RSDL.io's technology addresses complex needs of independent artists and labels, strengthening ADA's ability to deliver practical solutions to global partners.
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