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AdP Records

German independent record label based in Kulmbach, releasing indie, electro, indietronic and singer-songwriter music.

Last updated October 5, 2026

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Overview

AdP Records is a German independent record label based in Kulmbach, Bavaria. The company was founded by Chris Ellenberg in 2008 under the name "Auf die Plätze..." with the aim of providing a platform for unknown bands and helping them develop. In 2010, the label was renamed AdP Records. Since 2012, Tess Rohrholz has served as label manager. Distribution is handled by ALIVE Vertrieb und Marketing in der Entertainmentbranche AG. The label's musical style focuses on indie, electronic, indie electronic, and singer-songwriter music. Its roster includes Ansa Sauermann, Ásgeir, Coals, EAU ROUGE, Fior Parie, Florian Horwath, Florian Ostertag, Havington, I Heart Sharks, I'm Not A Band, Kafka Tamura, Lucas Laufen, Nick & June, Quirinello, Wolf & Moon, and YUUN. Release formats include albums, EPs, and digital singles, with recent examples including Quirinello's "In meinem Kopf ist Sommer" and "Alles vorbei," Havington's EP "colliding stars" and single "Mirror," and Ansa Sauermann's albums "Gehts noch?" and "Es tut mir leid." The label also promotes live performances for its artists, listing tour dates for acts such as Lucas Laufen and Quirinello in German cities. AdP Records operates as a private independent label and maintains an online presence through its official website as well as platforms such as Discogs, MusicBrainz, and last.fm.

History

AdP Records was founded in 2008 by Chris Ehrenberg under the name "Auf die Plätze..." (German for "On your marks..."). The label was created to provide a platform for unknown bands, helping to build and promote them. In 2010, the label was renamed AdP Records. Since 2012, Tess Rochholz has led the label as label manager. Distribution is handled by ALIVE Vertrieb und Marketing in der Entertainmentbranche AG. The label is based in Kulmbach, Germany, and releases music in the indie, electro, indietronic and singer-songwriter genres. Over the years, it has worked with artists such as Ansa Sauermann, Ásgeir, Coals, EAU ROUGE, Fior Parie, Florian Horwath, Florian Ostertag, Havington, I Heart Sharks, I'm Not A Band, Kafka Tamura, Lucas Laufen, Nick & June, Quirinello, Wolf & Moon and YUUN.

  • 2012

    Tess Rochholz becomes label manager

  • 2010

    Renamed to AdP Records

  • 2008

    Founded as "Auf die Plätze..." by Chris Ehrenberg

Products and positioning

Independent label supporting emerging indie, electro, indietronic and singer-songwriter artists.

Product categories. Albums · EPs · Digital singles

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