MapleMusic Recordings

Cadence Recordings, formerly MapleMusic, is a Canadian independent record label founded by Andy Maize, Jeff Maize, Mike Alkier, Evan Hu, Lorique Mindel and Grant Dexter in 1999[1] and based in Toronto, Ontario. Other investors include Gary Slaight, Michael Burke and Universal Music. In 2016, its parent Company Maple Core changed its name to Cadence Music Group, and as a result, MapleMusic was renamed as Cadence Recordings.[2]

Cadence Recordings
Parent companyCadence Music Group
Founded1999 (1999)[1]
Founder
Distributor(s)
GenreRock
Country of originCanada
LocationToronto, Ontario

History

The MapleMusic Recordings label is a project of Andy Maize from Canadian roots rock band Skydiggers and Maple CEO Grant Dexter. Other artists who have released albums on MapleMusic include David Usher, Colin James, Boy, The Dears, Jason Bajada, Martha Wainwright, Pilot Speed (formerly known as Pilate), Gordon Downie, Joel Plaskett, Spirit of the West, Ridley Bent, Kinnie Starr, Cookie Duster and the Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir.

MapleMusic released three Radiohead albums In Rainbows, The King of Limbs and TKOL RMX 1234567 in Canada, along with ATO in the US and XL in the UK.[3][4]

Two singer-songwriters, however, have been particularly responsible for MapleMusic Recordings's success: Sam Roberts, who was transformed from a struggling independent musician to a Canadian rock icon practically overnight by his 2001 MapleMusic Recordings debut, The Inhuman Condition, and Kathleen Edwards, whose album Failer made her a critical favourite in 2003.

MapleMusic Recordings' brick and mortar business is distributed and marketed in Canada by Universal Music Canada.

In 2015, Iain M.Taylor became CEO of MapleMusic.

In March 2016, the label announced it had changed its name to Cadence Recordings after MapleCore was renamed as Cadence Music Group.[2]

Artists

Current

Former

Awards and accolades

Juno Awards

The Juno Awards are presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.[12][13]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2002Joel Plaskett Emergency Down at the KhyberAlternative Album of the YearNominated
2003Kathleen Edwards FailerRoots and Traditional Album of the YearNominated
2004Joel Plaskett Emergency Truthfully TruthfullyAlternative Album of the YearNominated
Kathleen EdwardsSongwriter of the YearNominated
The DearsNew Group of the YearNominated
Kinnie StarrNew Artist of the YearNominated
Danny MichelNew Artist of the YearNominated
2005Gordie SampsonSongwriter of the YearNominated
2006Theresa Sokyrka These Old CharmsPop Album of the YearNominated
Kathleen Edwards Back To MeAdult Alternative Album of the YearNominated
Kathleen EdwardsSongwriter of the YearNominated
Joel PlaskettSongwriter of the YearNominated
Martha WainwrightNew Artist of the YearNominated
2007Gordie SampsonSongwriter of the YearWon
Neverending White LightsNew Artist of the YearNominated
2008Joel PlaskettSongwriter of the YearNominated
2009David Usher Wake Up and Say GoodbyePop Album of the YearNominated
Kathleen Edwards, Asking for FlowersAdult Alternative Album of the YearNominated
Gordie SampsonSongwriter of the YearNominated
2010Joel Plaskett ThreeAdult Alternative Album of the YearWon
Joel PlaskettSongwriter of the YearNominated
Carly Rae Jepsen & Ryan StewartSongwriter of the YearNominated
Carly Rae JepsenNew Artist of the YearNominated
2011Royal WoodSongwriter of the YearNominated
2013Kathleen EdwardsSongwriter of the YearNominated
Kathleen Edwards VoyageurAdult Alternative Album of the YearNominated
Royal Wood, We Were Born to GloryAdult Alternative Album of the YearNominated

Polaris Music Prize

The Polaris Music Prize is an award given to the best Canadian full-length album based solely on artistic merit.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007Joel Plaskett Ashtray RockPolaris Music Prize Short ListNominated
The Dears Gang of LosersPolaris Music Prize Short ListNominated
2008Kathleen Edwards Asking For FlowersPolaris Music Prize Short ListNominated
2009Joel Plaskett ThreePolaris Music Prize Short ListNominated
Martha Wainwright I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings TooPolaris Music Prize Long ListNominated
2012Kathleen Edwards VoyageurPolaris Music Prize Short ListNominated
Joel Plaskett Emergency Scrappy HappinessPolaris Music Prize Long ListNominated

See also

References

  1. Krewen, Nick (March 30, 2016). "Entrepreneurs: MapleMusic strikes a new beat with Cadence". SOCAN Words and Music. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  2. Murphy, Sarah (March 2, 2016). "MapleMusic Rebrands as Cadence Music Group". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  3. "Radiohead sign to MapleMusic recordings in Canada". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  4. "Radiohead to release The King of Limbs on MapleMusic recordings in Canada". Fontana North. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  5. MapleMusicRecordings.com MapleMusic website. Retrieved March 26, 2013. Archived April 18, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
  6. MapleMusicRecordings.com MapleMusic website. Retrieved October 31, 2013. Archived April 18, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
  7. MapleMusicRecordings.com MapleMusic website Archived April 18, 2004, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 8, 2008.
  8. "GUS | Cadence Recordings". March 20, 2019.
  9. http://theresnosolution.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14564&view=unread#p358677%5B%5D
  10. "Carly Rae Jepsen | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos".
  11. http://www.maplemusicrecordings.com/artist.php?artist_id=67%5B%5D
  12. "2011 Juno Award Nominees" (PDF). CARAS. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  13. "2013 Juno Award Nominees". CARAS. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
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