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The Chrysalis Music Group U.S. isn’t just another music publisher. During the last five years, the L.A.-based company has transformed itself into one of the most innovative independent music publishers in the business, doubling its catalogue and developing a diverse roster while producing records and forging a number of key strategic alliances worldwide.

Under the veteran leadership of President Kenny MacPherson, Chrysalis Music Group has broadened the scope of its operations and the depth of its catalogue, which boasts a diverse array of artists including OutKast, Velvet Revolver and Richard Marx, as well as renowned producers Mike Daly and Ethan Johns. Utilizing an inventively aggressive marketing and licensing approach, MacPherson and his staff have further enriched the roster with signings and alliances including the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Manchester Orchestra, My Morning Jacket, The Low Anthem, TV on the Radio, Dan Wilson, Underworld, Joe Henry, Page Hamilton, Ben Allen, Photek, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, No ID, Ray LaMontagne, Dinosaur Jr., The Bravery, Paul Oakenfold, All Star and Scar.

Chrysalis is known for a storied catalogue encompassing the hits of Blondie, David Bowie, Jethro Tull, Cy Coleman, Paul Anka, and Roy Ayers. At the same time, the company continues to push the envelope by nurturing a cutting-edge crew of songwriter/producers, who gone on to enjoy success with such multi-platinum artists as Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Jennifer Lopez, Marilyn Manson, Michael Jackson, Tim McGraw, Jay Z, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Avril Lavigne, The Dixie Chicks, Janet Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Santana, Faith Evans, Mario, Ciara, Fantasia, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani and Letoya.

Additionally, Chrysalis has also been intensively involved in film and TV, landing placements in commercials for Cingular, Revlon, Dr. Pepper, Nissan and Victoria’s Secret; syncs in critically acclaimed TV shows like The Sopranos, True Blood, Gossip Girl, Grey’s Anatomy,Entourage, The C.S.I. series, Nip/Tuck and The Shield; and exposure in such recent films as Juno, The Hangover, Zombieland, Where The Wild Things Are, He’s Just Not That Into You, and GI Joe.

“Our strength as a company is in our name and all that it stands for,” says MacPherson. “It’s a brand name that points to our great legacy of finding and developing artists. We play to our strengths and capitalize on our company’s outstanding creative and independent culture, as well as its ability to seek out and bring new talent to market.”