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These Industry Listings come directly to TAXI from the Music Industry executives who are looking to find new bands, songwriters, and artists. They are updated on the 1st and 15th of each month, so check in often.
 
Only TAXI members with valid member I.D. numbers can submit their music in response to these listings, and have their material pre-screened and forwarded to the companies requesting material. Unfortunately, all others will be treated as unsolicited material and discarded.
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Adult Album Alternative/Alternative/Modern Rock
(also see Americana, Contemporary Christian, Film/TV, Rock, Singer/Songwriter listings)
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INDIE ELECTRO POP/ROCK SONGS a la Metro Station, A Rocket To The Moon, The Secret Handshake, Medic Droid, etc. are wanted by a well-established and respected Independent Record Label. They are currently signing singles - hip, radio-ready for this genre, recorded at Master quality. They'll be looking for songs with the House/Dance flavor blended with the Indie Pop/Rock approach. There are no lyric restrictions and all tempos will be considered - though uptempo will certainly come closest to the mark for this listing. Male or female vocals will be just fine. Performances and recording/production must be excellent! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a representative of the company here at TAXI and must be received by October 6, 2008.
TAXI # S081006PR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP SONGS in the range of Muse, Cold War Kids, The Killers, Razorlight, Kasabian, Bloc Party, The Decemberists, etc. are needed by a Major Production Music Library who has one of the most impressive and successful catalogs in the business. This is an excellent opportunity to secure high-profile Film/TV/Ad placements. The bar will be quite high on this one, so be sure that the performances are excellent and the songs are solid. Lyrics should be universal enough as to apply to many different scenarios and it's suggested that the tone be on the lighter side and not too heavy or melancholy for this one. No profanity or uncleared samples and the production needs to be Broadcast Quality(excellent home recordings should work). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 9, 2008.
TAXI # S081009AR
UNIQUE, HIP INDIE ROCK/POP BANDS & ARTISTS in the range of Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade, Muse, The Killers, etc. are wanted by an Independent Creative Group who has an excellent relationship with a Major Publisher looking for new Artist/Writers to add to their roster. They'll be looking for great songwriting chops and fantastic performance capabilities. A unique sound that still has a clearly marketable appeal will attract the most attention for this one. Be sure to include any details about touring, sales, press, etc. in your Bio, which you should attach to your submission along with a great Photo. The owner of this company will be screening these submissions, so please be sure to send your very best! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 13, 2008.
TAXI # Y081013IR
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE ROCK ARTISTS & BANDS in the range of Muse, Placebo, The Killers, Dirty Pretty Things, Razorlight, etc. are wanted by the President of an Independent Publishing Co. This company has tons of Film/TV placements and has signed TAXI artists/songs. He's looking for bands/artists that really have a lot going on with their music/career - touring experience, good online presence, commercial look/vibe, etc - along with excellent tracks for Film/TV projects. Broadcast quality is necessary (great home recordings OK). Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 14, 2008.
TAXI # S081014AR
The host of an established and popular radio show highlighting U.S. INDIE ARTISTS/BANDS is seeking a wide range of unique and marketable ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP acts. This show has already featured dozens of TAXI artists. In the host's own words: "I am seeking quality music for my new, weekly on-air Rock Radio Show with big-FM, the No. #1 CHR (Current Hit Radio) Radio Broadcast Network in Europe/Germany. The music must be from U.S.- based Indie bands who write and perform their own music, ready for commercial airplay. NO DEMOS. My demographic is huge: 18-34yr. olds, with over 10 million listeners! Artists must have a full length recorded CD and be ready for major exposure. If selected, the Artist will have MAJOR exposure to millions of listeners and new fans instantly; be the FEATURED and ONLY Artist on the show (all about you!); and big-FM will dedicate an entire official webpage on their site for the duration of the week your song/feature show is aired, of which they receive thousands of hits! We are NOT accepting unsolicited material. Through TAXI and your assurance of quality music, we will accept these submissions only." Broadcast quality is a must. If you're submitting a CD, make sure it's your full-length release, per the above instructions. If you're submitting online, have your full-length CD handy in case they're interested and contact you. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include BIO/PHOTO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 22, 2008.
TAXI # S081022AR
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/INDIE POP SONGS in the range of Stars, Broken Social Scene, Maximo Park, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, etc. are needed by a Major Record Label who is looking for songs for several artists and TV projects on their plate. These songs should have lyrics that are clean and would appeal to a teen to college audience. Musically, there is a broad spectrum that will be considered here but the Chorus sections need to be big - nothing too moody or obscure. Uptempo songs only, for this one - unless a midtempo has a really great, fun, quirky vibe... if it does, send it on! Solid songs that are hip and youthful, energetic and totally current - this is what the label needs. Male or female vocals are just fine. Be sure the recording sounds great... first impressions are really important and the song needs to shine! Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 23, 2008.
TAXI # Y081023AR
CURRENT AND HIP POP/ROCK BANDS & ARTISTS in the wide range of Tabitha's Secret, Train, Gavin DeGraw, Matchbox Twenty, Kate Voegele, The Veronicas, Ashlee Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, etc. are wanted by an Independent Creative Group who has an excellent relationship with a Major Publisher looking for new Artist/Writers to add to their roster. They'll be looking for great songwriting chops and fantastic performance capabilities. A unique sound that still has a clearly marketable appeal will attract the most attention for this one. Be sure to include any details about touring, sales, press, etc. in your Bio, which you should attach to your submission along with a great Photo. The owner of this company will be screening these submissions, so please be sure to send your very best! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 27, 2008.
TAXI # S081027PR
NEW LISTING -- CURRENT-SOUNDING, RADIO READY AAA/ALT ROCK/INDIE POP INSTRUMENTALS in the range of Editors, Arctic Monkeys, Dirty Pretty Things, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party, Cold War Kids, The Libertines, Babyshambles, The Strokes, Muse, etc. are wanted by a very successful Production Music Library who has placements with ABC, CBS, NBC, WB, Disney, Discovery, Lifetime, Fox, USA, etc. (to name just a few). They want songs that build and grow, with melodic and dynamic variation. You may consider editing down a full-length song in order to avoid long sections of repetition, since this company NEEDS to have tracks that are changing & building constantly. You can submit tracks that range between 1-4 minutes in length and be sure there are NO VOCALS on these tracks. They want material that sounds like it could be on the radio, but will only be interested in Instrumental versions for this listing. Broadcast quality is necessary, though excellent home recordings should be fine. Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than October 29, 2008.
TAXI # Y081029AR
NEW LISTING -- MULTI-PLATINUM SONGWRITER/PRODUCER IS LOOKING FOR ACTS TO SIGN to his imprint with a Major Label. He'll need to find Artists and Bands that are young, have fantastic songs and an extremely marketable sound/image. He'll be especially interested if you have touring experience, a strong online presence and a growing fan base. This is a great opportunity to be heard by the CEO of a label that's looking to add to their roster now. You might think along the lines of Dirty Pretty Things, Muse, The Killers, Interpol, etc. but this Producer will be open to a range of stylistic approaches as long as the end result is a hit! Songs, performances, energy, image, etc. should all add up to one thing - star potential. Be sure to include your Photo/Bio with your submissions and make sure to send in your best material! Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 31, 2008.
TAXI # Y081031AR
NEW LISTING -- GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ENGINEER/PRODUCER SEEKS AAA/MODERN ROCK Artists and Bands in the range of Foo Fighters, Gavin Degraw, Five For Fighting, Rob Thomas, Train, etc. who are outstanding and have solid songs - he wants to find a great artist/band ASAP! His credits range from Don Henley to Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow to Michelle Branch and Stevie Nicks. This Engineer/Producer is looking for an act to produce and record in Los Angeles, so you'll want to present your absolute best 2-3 songs for this one! Excellent vocals are a MUST and it's a huge plus if you have some solid touring/live experience. Both male and female vocals will be considered for this one, but be sure the songs are great and the performances really show your abilities in the best light! Demos are just fine, but be sure the recordings are clean enough to get the point and the potential across clearly. While the recording will occur in L.A., it's not necessary that you be from Los Angeles - you can be located anywhere, as long as you're willing to travel and give it 150% when the time comes! Current-sounding material with great hit potential, along with excellent vocals will attract the most attention. Marketability and a youthful vibe (visually and in the songs/sound) will also be really important. If you already submitted to D080923MR, there is no need to submit again. Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than November 7, 2008.
TAXI # Y081107MR
NEW LISTING -- ELECTRONIC POP/BRIT POP/BRIT ROCK ARTISTS & BANDS in the range of Muse, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Killers, etc. are sought after by an Independent Label who is expanding their roster with compelling artists. The President of the label will be screening these submissions himself. He'll be looking for Artists/Bands with the entire package in place - great songs, ability to tour, songwriting, unique & commercial look/style, solid stage performance, fan base, online presence, etc. Unique but accessible "pop" songs are a must, with exceptional vocals and a focused sound. Please be sure to attach a PHOTO/BIO to your submission, as he'll need it in order to consider you for this listing. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, INCLUDE PHOTO/BIO. All songs will be screened and critiqued by the President of the label, under the TAXI roof. All submissions must be received no later than November 12, 2008.
TAXI # S081112EP
NEW LISTING -- AAA/ALT ROCK SONGS a la Muse, Dirty Pretty Things, The Killers, The Fratellis, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, etc. are wanted by an established Music Publisher in Los Angeles. This company specializes in Film/TV and has signed & secured placements for many TAXI members. Original songs that sound like they could be on the radio will get the most attention here. Solid performances and lyrics that are unique, but universal enough as to apply to a variety of scenes/characters, will hit closest to the mark. Be sure that there is no profanity in your material. Performances and the sound quality must be excellent (solid demo recordings are okay as long as the quality is there). They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 14, 2008.
TAXI # S081114AR
NEW LISTING -- UNIQUE ALT ROCK/INDIE POP ARTISTS & BANDS in the range of Razorlight, Hard-Fi, The Kooks, Muse, The Pigeon Detectives, Babyshambles, Dirty Pretty Things, etc. are wanted by one of the most prominent Independent Labels in the country. They'll want to see a growing fanbase, touring experience, a presence online and a history of sales - not necessary, but a HUGE plus! A marketable image and look IS necessary and great songs/sound are essential. they're looking for new, fresh, exciting acts and we'll need to be really selective - so be sure to send in your absolute best material! Please be sure to attach a great PHOTO/BIO to your submissions - don't forget!! Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include Photo/Bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than November 20, 2008.
TAXI # S081120AR
NEW LISTING -- ALTERNATIVE ROCK/MODERN ROCK ARTISTS & BANDS in the wide range of Muse, Placebo, Radiohead, Kasabian, Razorlight, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys, etc. are wanted by two extremely successful Producers for their new Major Label imprint. These producers have massive credits and are now launching their own label. They're looking for incredibly talented and compelling acts to add to their roster & they definitely want to see the whole package in place - touring experience, a steadily growing fan base, a strong presence online and a history of CD sales/downloads doesn't hurt! A youthful and marketable image are essential and the songs/performances need to be nothing short of fantastic. These producers will be open stylistically, but are really searching for artists with that standout talent and undeniably powerful material. We'll need to be very selective for this listing, so please send in your best 2-3 songs and don't forget to attach your Photo/Bio. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include Photo/Bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than November 25, 2008.
TAXI # S081125AR
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Adult Contemporary
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NEW LISTING -- ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS in the wide range of Michael Bolton, Barbara Streissand, Seal, Annie Lennox, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Whitney Houston, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, etc. are wanted by an established Music Publisher in Los Angeles. This company specializes in Film/TV and has signed & secured placements for many TAXI members. While the stylistic approach can be widely varied, they'll be looking for original songs that have a "timeless" quality and overall tone - no covers, please. Lyrics should be universal enough as to apply to a variety of situations/scenes/characters. Performances and the sound quality must be excellent (solid demo recordings are okay as long as the quality is there). They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 10, 2008.
TAXI # S081110AC
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Alternative Country / Americana / Folk
(also see Country, Film/TV, Instrumental listings)
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AMERICANA/FOLK/ALT COUNTRY ARTISTS in the range of Kate Campbell, Matraca Berg, Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Adam Carroll, Allison Kraus, Uncle Tupelo, Ryan Adams, etc. are sought after by a very successful and well-respected Independent Record Label. This label will be interested in a unique voice, along with the ever-essential FANTASTIC songs. Lyrics are key for this one and melodic hooks that pull the emotions of the story together will make for a solid presentation. They'll be looking for artists that already have an aggressive DIY/Indie approach to their career - touring experience, sales (not necessary, but great!), online presence, growing fan base, etc. Be sure to attach your PHOTO/BIO... we must have it in order to send your material on to this label! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 3, 2008.
TAXI # Y081003AM
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Blues
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TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY BLUES SONGS in the wide range of B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Jonny Lang, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Cray, Keb Mo, Bonnie Raitt, etc. are wanted by a Production Music Library. This company caters to clients in Advertising, Corporate Film and TV. Male or female vocals will be just fine, but all performances must be excellent. This company is looking for songs that can "sell" a product - upbeat, compelling, unique enough to "grab" but familiar enough to be accessible. No profanity, please, as this is a Broadcast Quality listing - production/recording value needs to be high, though most great home recordings should suffice. Songs with vocals are what's requested, but a fantastic instrumental will be considered as well. Lyrics must be universal/general enough as to apply to a variety of scenarios and products, and the tone shouldn't be too dark or sad. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 9, 2008.
TAXI # S081009BL
A VARIETY OF BLUES SONGS AND INSTRUMENTALS in all styles including Rural, Urban, Delta, Contemporary, Electric, Acoustic, etc. are needed by an established Production Music Library/Publisher for various Film/TV placements. All tempos will be considered and male or female vocals will be just fine. If your song has vocals, all lyrics should be universal enough as to apply to many different scenarios and usages. Excellent performances are a must, as always, and Broadcast Quality is necessary for this one. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 14, 2008.
TAXI # S081014BL
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Contemporary Christian
(also see Gospel listings)
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NEW LISTING -- A VARIETY OF CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGS WITH VOCALS are needed by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. You can stylistically think in the wide range of Third Day, Audio Adrenaline, Jaci Valesquez, Nicole Mullen, Ginny Owens, Matthew West, Natalie Grant, Todd Agnew, Anointed, Out of Eden, dc Talk, etc. This company is open to virtually all contemporary styles, with Christian and/or positive lyrics. Excellent performances will be absolutely essential here, with a current-sounding approach and tone. They offer a non-exclusive contract (they re-title your song & you keep the copyright). Broadcast quality needed, but excellent-sounding home recordings should be okay. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than November 4, 2008.
TAXI # Y081104CC
NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN POP, POP/ROCK AND POP/R&B SONGS in the range of Nichole Nordeman, Nicole Mullen, Cindy Morgan, Rebecca St. James, Jaci Valesquez, ZOEgirl, Natalie Grant, etc. are wanted by a Major Christian Label for several Female artists and group projects. You'll want to make sure that the lyrics have a current tone and aren't too overtly religious. They won't be needing Worship tunes for this one, but would rather like to find a few great CCM songs that might have crossover potential. Spiritually based ideas with loose scriptural references are just fine. Musically, the tone should be contemporary and the approach should match the referenced styles/artists listed above. Excellent performances on the demos are necessary, as this is a really high bar listing and the screening process will be quite selective. Female vocals are preferable. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than November 13, 2008.
TAXI # S081113CC
NEW LISTING -- GOSPEL CHOIR/URBAN GOSPEL/TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SONGS WITH VOCALS are sought after by a Music Publisher who has signed dozens of TAXI writers and has secured multiple placements for them with Major Network TV shows and Feature Films. This Publisher is open to everything from MaryMary, Deitrick Haddon and Marvin Sapp to the Gaither Vocal Band, The Crabb Family and David Phelps to the Oslo Gospel Choir & the Mississippi Mass Choir. You can also think along the lines of The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sister Rosetta Tharpe or Mavis Staples. The stylistic approach is wide open here, but you must be sure that the performances are excellent and the recordings are Broadcast Quality (great home recordings should be just fine). Be sure that you don't submit CCM songs in a popular genre other than what's been requested - this listing is specifically for Gospel songs from Choral to Urban to Traditional. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 21, 2008.
TAXI # S081121GO
NEW LISTING -- CUTTING EDGE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS WITH A CHRISTIAN MESSAGE are wanted by the Sr. VP of A&R at a Major Christian Label in Nashville. Bands that have great crossover potential a la Relient K, Switchfoot, BarlowGirl, P.O.D., Hawk Nelson, Superchic[k], Falling Up, The Wedding, etc. will have a great shot at this one. Solo artists along the lines of tobyMac, Plumb, John Reuben, Jennifer Knapp, etc. will also be noticed here. This label is looking for young, cutting edge and current-sounding artists who have a positive/spiritual/Christian message in their lyrics. They're not interested in Praise and Worship material or artists for this one - songs with high potential for crossover success will attract the most attention. While many stylistic approaches will be considered, it's necessary that the performances be current-sounding & excellent and the whole artist package must be there - touring experience, growing fan base, online presence, etc. Excellent demo performances are needed to give this label a great first impression of you! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 26, 2008.
TAXI # S081126CC
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Country
(also see Americana listings)
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TWO MORE CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la RIO GRANDE are needed by the VP of A&R at a Major Nashville Label. They need uptempo songs with HUGE hooks that are undeniable - no ballads for this one! Really high energy, "guitar-swingin'" tunes are needed - great Choruses with radio-ready, hit potential. The lyrics need to be engaging, conversational and catchy. They're only looking for two more, so make sure to send the best you've got! Demo performances should be solid, to make a great first impression and present the song with as much appeal as possible. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 3, 2008.
TAXI # S081003CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS for an artist a la GARY ALLAN are needed by a Major Nashville Label. Songs with a Country/Rock/Pop edge, combined with really unique lyrics, will be considered strongly for this one. This artist sings lyrics with depth and heavy emotion, so a heartfelt perspective as in "Smoke Rings In The Dark" will be acceptable. Fun, mid to uptempo songs could also rise to the top - not silly or too "bad boy", but positive and upbeat stories along with a rockin' musical setting. A strong hook is key here - absolutely essential. A unique lyric perspective, with a mostly conversational tone, will set your song apart. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 7, 2008.
TAXI # S081007CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY/POP SONGS a la CARRIE UNDERWOOD are needed by the Sr. Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label. As always, "BIG HITS" are needed for this one - amazing hooks, compelling and conversational lyrics and a huge payoff! Female lyric perspectives and vocals, please. The Chorus should really shine and pull the listener in with an undeniable hook - an unexpected twist here and there wouldn't hurt either! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 10, 2008.
TAXI # S081010CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HITS a la TRACY LAWRENCE are needed by this star's own Independent Record Label, for his next project. This listing did appear as a Dispatch in order to get the label an immediate batch of songs to listen to, so if you already submitted to D080829CO you may want to submit different material for this one. GREAT songs that say something unique, touching, meaningful, compelling, etc. are needed. All tempos will be considered but mid to uptempo will be preferable here. A slightly Traditional approach is okay for this one, but the overall sound should be current. Conversational lyrics that tell a story, draw the listener in and "grab" with the hook will attract the most attention here. We'll need to be really selective for this one, so PLEASE send in great sounding Demos and most of all... make sure the songs are fantastic! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 13, 2008.
TAXI # S081013CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS FROM A MALE PERSPECTIVE for a new artist a la BRANTLEY GILBERT (you can also think Kenny Chesney, are needed by a Major Nashville Label. Great lyric stories, songs that hit with the big hook and the memorable chorus, etc. will really rise to the top. This artist is young, but lyrics with depth and heart will be a great match. Songs about having fun with the boys, falling in love, family values, etc. will also be good places to start. Undeniably, the hooks need to be solid and compelling. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 14, 2008.
TAXI # S081014CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la JESSICA HARP are needed immediately by the Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label. This artist is part of a prominent Country/Pop duo and is still working on solidifying the songs for her solo project. All tempos will be considered, but be sure the Chorus hooks are huge and absolutely undeniable - mid to uptempo will be preferable. These songs need to be "over the top" great, as they're really looking to beat what they've heard so far. It's suggested that you think in the realm of early Dixie Chicks, stylistically. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lryics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 17, 2008.
TAXI # S081017CO
NEW LISTING -- TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS are STILL needed by an established, Platinum-selling Male Country artist for his next project. He's had a long, successful career and is known for his traditional/classic style ranging from trucking songs a la "Six Days On The Road" to old time ballads. You can think along the lines of "Hey Good Lookin'" by Hank Williams Sr., in particular. Fun songs like "Friends In Low Places" by Garth Brooks could also be a great reference for this listing. You can also refer to "pure" Country artists such as Alan Jackson. Nostalgic material in the same mood as Jim Reeves or Elvis-style Rockabilly could also work well. This artist is now of a mature age, so age appropriate and universal lyrics with strong emotional impact are definitely needed here. If you already submitted to D080520CO, you may want to submit different material for this listing. A representative of the label will be screening these submissions. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than October 20, 2008.
TAXI # Y081020CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY/ROCK SONGS a la The Randy Rogers Band meets Brooks & Dunn, are still needed for a new act with tons of edge and attitude. These songs don't need to have "bad boy" lyrics, but the overall tone should be fun/rowdy and compelling on every level. Uptempo hits are what's needed at this point, with big hooks and smash Choruses. Great lyric stories that take a surprise twist & turn at times might add the extra push here. Demos should sound great and "sell" the song well! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 22, 2008.
TAXI # S081022CO
NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la DAVID NAIL are needed immediately by a Major Nashville Label. They're still looking for great, uptempo hits and the need is NOW! Songs with really solid hooks that are memorable and have an authentic Country tone will certainly catch attention. This is an artist who can sing with emotion, about life/relationships/broken dreams/etc., and yet can also present a fun/upbeat/playful song in a youthful tone. He sings to the twenty-somethings as well as to all who value family and core beliefs. The one specification for this one is that all submissions must be uptempo songs - make sure they're great and the hooks really "pop"! Demo performances and recordings should be clean, clear and complimentary to the core song. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than October 23, 2008.
TAXI # Y081023CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY/COUNTRY-ROCK ARTISTS in the wide range of Trent Willmon, Halfway to Hazard, Chris Young, Cole Deggs and The Lonesome, Sugarland, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, etc. are sought after by a very successful and well-respected Independent Record Label. This label will be interested in a unique voice, along with the ever-essential FANTASTIC songs. They'll be looking for artists that already have an aggressive DIY/Indie approach to their career - touring experience, sales (not necessary, but great!), online presence, growing fan base, etc. Be sure to attach your PHOTO/BIO... we must have it in order to send your material on to this label! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 24, 2008.
TAXI # S081024CO
NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ARTISTS in the range of Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, etc. are sought after by a Producer/Engineer/Songwriter who has worked extensively with the likes of Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams III, etc. He's seeking fresh, new talent to develop and shop to Indie and Major Labels around the world. Both male and female singers are welcome to submit, but this producer is after artists with highly developed and unique vocal skills that are in keeping with Mainstream/Commercial Country trends. It's a huge plus if you're a songwriter, but it's not imperative. It's preferable that you submit original songs if you have them. DON'T FORGET to include a great Photo & Bio with your submissions! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened by the Producer himself on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 27, 2008.
TAXI # Y081027CO
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY SONGS WITH FEMALE VOCALS a la Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, etc. are needed by an established Music Publisher in Los Angeles. This company specializes in Film/TV and has signed & secured placements for many TAXI members. They'd like to focus on original songs that sound like they're from the 50s/60s/70s eras. These songs should be original, but with a close "soundalike" quality to the songs and style of the referenced artists. Performances and the sound quality must be excellent (solid demo recordings are okay as long as the quality is there). They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality needed. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 28, 2008.
TAXI # S081028CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la TRENT TOMLINSON are needed by the Senior Director of A&R at a Major Nashville Label. They're still looking for hits with GREAT hooks that grab attention & stir things up a bit. Songs with "bad boy" lyrics about drinking, cheating, honky-tonks, etc. are okay but songs with a slight romantic, charming tone might also work for this one. Lyrics that tell stories about broken dreams and lost love might also be solid approaches. Melodic hooks should really be undeniably great and the lyrics will need to be rich, to the point and progressive. Be sure the demos sound great, with solid performances that really make for a strong pitch. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than November 4, 2008.
TAXI # S081104CO
CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la SheDaisy, Miranda Lambert, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, Kellie Pickler, etc. are wanted by a Major Nashville Label for a new female duo. This duo plays the fiddle, mandolin, guitar, accordian, harmonica... oh and they sing great too! They are truly talented and unique in their approach and sound, so they'll be looking for songs that take that strength to the next level. Great songs that have a mainstream, hooky Chorus may really hit the mark here, with excellent lyrics that target an audience with a youthful spirit - but with enough life experience to speak about some real love & loss. Upbeat, fun, positive lyric approaches will be great as well... just make sure the Chorus really shines! Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 7, 2008.
TAXI # S081107CO
NEW LISTING -- CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with a bit of Traditional flavor a la JOSH TURNER are needed by a Major Nashville Label. This artist needs songs that highlight his vocal depth and rich tone, along with fantastic hooks and lyric stories. Songs that can easily fall into the Mainstream Country category, but also pay tribute to solid Traditional craft, will rise to the top here. All tempos will be considered for this one, but please be sure your demos sound great. Clean recordings with solid performances will make for a strong pitch to the label and artist. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than November 11, 2008.
TAXI # S081111CO
NEW LISTING -- FEMALE CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY ARTISTS in the range of Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson, Julie Roberts, etc. are wanted by a very successful Independent Record Label. This label will want us to be extremely selective and will be looking for the "whole package" - amazing voice, great songs,youthful/marketable image, incredible performance capabilities, working/touring experience, etc. They'll want to see that you're already working for your career and artistry - a history of sales helps, but isn't absolutely essential. Be sure that any relevant press or industry information is included in your Bio, along with a compelling Photo that shows your marketability. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 14, 2008.
TAXI # S081114CO
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Dance / Electronica
(see also AAA/Alternative, Film/TV, Pop, Rock listings)
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UPTEMPO DANCE/ELECTRONICA SONGS WITH VOCALS are needed by a Major Video Game Developer and Manufacturer, for one of their most popular games. All songs need to be over 130bpm or in the close proximity of that tempo. This is a game that involves dancing, so the music needs to be exciting/driving and the lyrics should emphasize upbeat topics (lyrics about dancing/moving the body/jumping/etc. would be fantastic!). The approach and overall tone can range from Bubblegum Dance to Eurodance & everything in between - just remember, only uptempo songs will be considered for this one. No instrumentals, but male or female vocals will be just fine. Lyrics should be light, youth-oriented and you should stay away from any overtly sexy/mature references. Broadcast quality is an absolute must, though great home recordings should be just fine. No uncleared samples or profanity, please! If you submitted to D080728EL, no need to submit the same material for this one. They REALLY like what they've heard from TAXI so far, so let's keep sending them great songs! This company also does an excellent job of promoting the Artists/DJs behind the featured songs, so this is a solid opportunity on many levels. Please submit 1-3 songs online or per CD, be sure to include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 8, 2008.
TAXI # Y081008DA
CUTTING EDGE D&B ARTISTS along the lines of Lynx, Spectrasoul, Calibre, Commix, Icicle, etc. are sought after by a small Independent Label out of the UK, who has successfully released two critically acclaimed artists in this genre. This label is looking to expand its roster and is interested in hearing unique and ground-breaking material. They'll be most interested in the music first, but the marketability and career points will also play a key role in this one. While an established fan base isn't a requirement, one that is growing progressively is going to carry a lot of weight. They're looking for innovative sounds, so send the best you have! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include Photo/Bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 16, 2008.
TAXI # S081016EL
DANCE/ELECTRO/ELECTRONICA ARTISTS in the range of Calvin Harris, Justice, Simian Mobile Disco, SebastiAn, Kavinsky, MSTRKRFT, etc. are sought after by a small but successful UK Indie D&B Label who is starting an offshoot label in this market. They'll want to hear cutting edge material and artistry, along with seeing a significant amount of DIY success (releases/fan base/online presence). If you haven't gotten a ton of press or had a lot of sales, your material will still be considered - bottom line, they want to hear the next great thing. If you're just getting started but have something they love, that's what matters for this one. Please send two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 22, 2008.
TAXI # S081022EL
NEW LISTING -- DANCE/ELECTRONICA INSTRUMENTALS are wanted by a very successful Production Music Library who has placements with ABC, CBS, NBC, WB, Disney, Discovery, Lifetime, Fox, USA, etc. (to name just a few). It's vital that the tracks have a lot of variation and dynamic shifts, with momentum and build. You'll want to focus on uptempo, high energy tracks for this one - nothing in the "chill out" realm. You can submit tracks that range between 1-4 minutes in length and be sure there are NO VOCALS on these tracks. Recording & production needs to be really great and Broadcast quality is necessary - excellent home recordings should be fine. Please submit 1-3 instrumental tracks online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 30, 2008.
TAXI # S081030EL
DANCE/HOUSE/CLUB SONGS WITH VOCALS a la Axwell, StoneBridge, Shapeshifters, etc. are wanted by a Music Publisher with tons of Film/TV placements. This company has fantastic relationships with music supervisors for TV shows/films on ABC, NBC, the CW, HBO, Disney, MGM, Sony, Fox, Paramount plus many others, and has already signed a dozen TAXI writers. Great performances are a must, along with lyrics that are universal enough to pitch to several different shows/storylines - male or female vocals are just fine. Please, no profanity or uncleared samples. They offer a non-exclusive contract (they retitle your song & you keep the copyright). Broadcast quality needed, but excellent-sounding home recordings should be okay. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 5, 2008.
TAXI # S081105DA
NEW LISTING -- ELECTRONIC FUNK/ACID JAZZ ARTISTS along the lines of Jamiroquai, Simian, Planet Funk, Daft Punk, The Brand New Heavies, etc. are wanted by an Independent Label that's very well known for important contributions in the Hip Hop, Dance and Electronica genres. We'll need to be really selective for this one, but the primary factors will include cutting edge/innovative/unique approaches and compelling/dynamic performances and production. Your image/sound needs to be marketable and it'll be really helpful if your career is already pushing forward at a solid pace - touring/performance experience, online presence, fan base, etc. Be sure the recordings sound great, as it will be essential in making a strong pitch to this company! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by November 21, 2008.
TAXI # S081121EL
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Film / TV / Video Game Music
(also see AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock, Latin, R&B, Rock, World Music listings)
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SPORTS INSTRUMENTALS that range from NFL, NBA, Fox Sports, ESPN, etc. theme songs to Extreme Sports/X-Games tracks are needed by a Production Music Library. For this one, you can submit material in a wide range of approaches but the energy level must be high and the adrenaline behind the music must be current-sounding, compelling & marketable. This company needs a wide variety of material that could be appropriate for a Major Network Sports special, as well as material that could rise to the energy of the edgy/adrenaline-pumping X-Games. Everything from high-energy/cutting edge Orchestral/Rock blends to Pop/Punk to Hard Rock to Electronica could work. For this listing, the overall tone and the level of the performance/production are the key factors. The energy must be high! This is a Broadcast Quality listing (great home recordings should be fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received by October 20, 2008.
TAXI # S081020TV
HIP/CURRENT COVER ARRANGEMENTS OF POPULAR DISCO SONGS, much like Cake's version of "I Will Survive" or (though a bit outside of the "Disco" tag) Alien Ant Farm's take on "Smooth Criminal" are needed by an established Independent Music Publisher. This Publisher has signed dozens of TAXI writers and has secured tons of Film/TV placements. The President of this company will be screening these submissions himself. He's not looking for exact or even close replicas of the original version, but rather very unique and current/modern arrangements in various styles. Any contemporary style will be considered, but the original song must be easily distinguishable while also having a very unique and relevant sound. Male or female vocals are fine, but all performances must be excellent and recorded at Master Quality - no uncleared samples, please. He splits the license fee with you 40/60 [that 60% is for you] and doesn't take any publishing. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 24, 2008.
TAXI # Y081024DI
NEW LISTING -- FEMALE SINGERS NEEDED in the range of Bonnie Raitt, Billie Holiday, Annie Lennox, etc. are needed by a two-time Grammy-nominated Producer who needs a fantastic singer to record tracks for a popular TV show. This Producer/Songwriter has over 50 song placements in various Film/TV projects and he will be screening these submissions himself. He's open to hearing vocal styles including R&B, Blues, Jazz, etc. and a fair amount of performance experience will be VERY helpful. He'll be very selective, so be sure to send in your best 2-3 songs so that he can really hear your full capabilities. Since this one is specifically for the tone and style of the voice, it's okay to submit covers as well as originals. Be sure to attach a Photo/Bio to your submissions. Please submit 2-3 songs online or per CD, include PHOTO/BIO. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than October 28, 2008.
TAXI # Y081028VO
NEW LISTING -- INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS of the Public Domain Lullaby "Hush Little Baby" are wanted by an established Music Publisher in Los Angeles. This company specializes in Film/TV and has signed & secured placements for many TAXI members. There are no specifications in terms of instrumentation or style, but you'll want to be sure that the recordings and performances are great. This is a Broadcast Quality listing, but excellent home recordings should suffice. They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal - you keep your original copyrights. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by November 6, 2008.
TAXI # Y081106TV
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Hard to Classify
(also see Film/TV, Jazz, Rap/Hip Hop, etc.)
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COVER SONGS THAT RAISE SOCIAL AWARENESS and/or make subtle political statements are needed by a Music Publisher who has signed dozens of TAXI songs/writers. These songs are for a Compilation CD designed to raise social awareness through music and it will be distributed by a Major Retailer, in addition to being utilized for non profit causes. The President of this company will be screening these submissions himself. He's referred to "Stand By Me" or Blind Faith - "Can't Find My Way Home" as great examples of songs that touch on society/war/politics without using an overt or overly persuasive approach. He's really looking for very creative song choices and excellent arrangements, preferably contemporary and unique in the production value/performance. He'd like to have some "hip" versions of songs that signify an important time in America's history, whether from the past or related to current events. He is not interested in an "in your face" lyric that shoves a viewpoint down the listener's throat, but rather a subtle yet emotional relating of a human experience that might revolve around politics/war/homelessness/poverty/abuse/etc. The bottom line for this one is a "real story" told by the common person experiencing life on a very raw, tangible level. You can get creative in terms of style and just about every contemporary/current genre and approach will be considered. No originals for this one, please. Recordings must be at Master quality - excellent home demos should be just fine. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received by October 20, 2008.
TAXI # Y081020HA
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Instrumental
(also see Film/TV, Jazz, Rap/Hip Hop, etc.)
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ACTION/ADVENTURE/HIGH OCTANE INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library for Film/TV placement opportunities. They need really high energy tracks (no vocals) for car chase scenes, sports highlights, high suspense action/thrill footage, etc. Current sounding styles would be the best choice here: Rock/Electronica/Hard Rock/etc. A blend of orchestral instrumentation with the mentioned stylistic approaches might also be a great direction to take. They'll be looking for tracks that don't sound overly synth generated - authentic, pulsing and exciting! Your track should be within 1:00-3:00 and they'll mostly want to hear mid to uptempo tracks. They offer non-exclusive, 50/50 deals. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than October 10, 2008.
TAXI # S081010IN
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