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Cadence Music Group (www.cadencemusicgroup.com) is a leading independent music company based in Toronto, Canada. With a wealth of expertise, infrastructure and business relationships, Cadence Music Group is uniquely positioned to maximize opportunities for artists and labels both in Canada and globally. The group provides a full range of services through: Cadence Music, our label imprint for artist signings; Fontana North, our domestic and international label distribution company; Fan Experience, North America's leading fan engagement company; Cadence Management, our collective of artist managers; Open Road Recordings, Canada's leading country music label; Pheromone Recordings, our boutique artist label; and music publisher Cadence Songs. Cadence Music Group was founded as MapleCore Ltd. in 1999. Past and present acts include Martha Wainwright, Cold War Kids, Daniel Lanois, [Kathleen Edwards] and Gold and Platinum-certified Alabama Shakes, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, Johnny Reid, Joel Plaskett, Mac Miller and Sam Roberts. The company's acts have received 115 music awards, including 36 JUNOs and 12 Grammy awards, and many more nominations.
"Maple has been a pioneer in our business, showing us all that independence and success need not be mutually exclusive," says Jeffrey Remedios, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada, a Cadence shareholder and key strategic partner. "Cadence is the future. [Iain Taylor] and his team have already made important new strides and I'm excited for what will come next."