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1 TAXI INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 4/15/2013******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions **************************************************************************************************************** Dear Passengers, If you haven t joined us for the TAXI TV Insider Edition (for members only) yet, you really need to watch the archive of the most recent show from last week! Veteran music publisher Suzan Koc joined me on the show, and she hit it out of the park!! This was truly one of the best episodes of TAXI TV ever! Check it out here. Other than that, all I really need to tell you is that this is another great set of Industry Listings. Our 2013 streak of new companies and better listings continues. Go team! Talk to you soon, Michael PLEASE NOTE! If you are submitting by mail (ground submissions) and sending in a CD, please enclose a S.A.S.E. (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) if you would like a response. Thank you! ********************************************************************************************************************************** AAA/ Alternative /Modern Rock Listings CONTEMPORARY INDIE-ELECTRO ROCK SONGS that would be heard on the same radio station or playlist as Demons by Imagine Dragons, Anna Sun by Walk The Moon, Kill Your Heroes by AWOLNATION, etc., are needed by the owner of a NEW Music Library. Make sure your songs have a super cool Indie vibe, and would be able to compete with the songs mentioned above. Catchy choruses, cool Indie production, a UNIQUE vocal, and strong musical performances are the ticket for this pitch. ALL TEMPOS will work for this listing. Lyrics should be UNIVERSAL with the ability to work in a variety of story lines and scenes. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure that any songs you submit are not already signed with another library. MALE vocals ONLY. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). 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 Tuesday, April 16, TAXI #S130416ER UPBEAT, INDIE ELECTRO POP/ROCK SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the stylistic range of Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, Passion Pit, etc., are needed by the owner of a BUSY Music Library that gets a LOT of really good Film and TV placements. They re looking for HIP songs that can provide both momentum and emotion to various scenes, and sound consistent with the Indie electro-based Pop/Rock sound of the referenced artists. Vocal and Instrumental performances MUST be appropriate for the genre, and strong enough for TV/Film projects. Universal/general lyrics are preferred. Avoid specific names, places, brands, dates/time, or detailed storylines that might conflict with dialog, etc. Lyrics should be PG-rated. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure that any songs you submit are NOT placed in any other library or catalog. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. ORIGINAL songs ONLY. Instrumentals are NOT needed at this time. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or on CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, April 18, TAXI #S130418EP INDIE ROCK SONGS that you would hear on the same playlist as Young the Giant, Grouplove, Walk the Moon, etc., are needed by a VERY Successful, High- End Film/TV Music Company (Exclusive Deal) that has secured TONS of placements for TAXI members over the years. They re looking for HIPSTER- FRIENDLY SONGS that have a REAL-DEAL Indie sound that can mirror the referenced bands overall vibe, while remaining UNIQUE and ORIGINAL. Songs submitted MUST have a FUN and UPBEAT sound -- please don t submit anything dark or moody for this pitch. Lyrics MUST be UNIVERSAL and GENERAL enough to work for various scenes and scenarios. Avoid specific names, places, brands, dates/time, or detailed story lines, etc. As always, DO NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, style, and mood. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. MID to UPTEMPO will work best for this pitch. MALE and/or FEMALE VOCALS are both okay. Broadcast quality is needed (or excellent home recordings). 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 Friday, April 19, TAXI #S130419IR VERY BUSY FILM/TV MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY needs INDIE ROCK SONGS that you would be hear on the same playlist as Grizzly Bear, Local Natives, The Antlers, etc., to pitch to a HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TV SERIES they re connected to on a MAJOR NETWORK. She s looking for songs that have a BELIEVABLE Indie appeal, with CLEVER songwriting and CREATIVE melodies. Vocal performances MUST be AUTHENTIC to the genre. Lyric themes are not specified, but we d advise keeping them fairly PG-rated, and GENERAL and UNIVERSAL so they can be used in almost any kind of scene. Please avoid referencing specific places, names, dates, times, brands, etc. Your songs MUST be a minimum of two minutes long. Instrumentation should be in keeping with the referenced artists. As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their music in any way, shape, or form! NO SAMPLES of other SONGS or artists can be incorporated into your track. MALE vocals ONLY. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights to submit for this listing. The estimated upfront fee for songs licensed for this project will be $1,000-5,000 total. This is an exclusive deal, with a a 6-month reversion if they don t place your song in that time frame. You ll keep 100% of the writer s share, the publisher gets 100% the publisher s share, and you ll split the sync fee 50/50. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, April 22, TAXI #Y130422IR CONTEMPORARY INDIE BLUES ROCK SONGS that would appeal to the fans of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hani El Khatib, The Black Keys, etc., are needed by the Owner of a very SUCCESSFUL Music Library to place in various FILMS and TV shows. They want to hear ROOTSY songs with tons of ENERGY, CONFIDENCE, and ATTITUDE. Songs must have a Contemporary, INDIE/ALT ROCK sound. They re NOT looking for straight up Blues songs. Please do NOT submit anything that sounds like B.B. King or Stevie Ray Vaughan. A UNIQUE and WELL-DEVELOPED style with a KILLER vocal performance is key for this pitch! MALE vocals ONLY. MID-to-UPTEMPO songs please. Lyric themes need to be PG-rated and UNIVERSAL (i.e., no specific names, places, brands, times/dates, profanity, or detailed storylines). Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top-notch. This company offers an 1

2 EXCLUSIVE DEAL, so please be sure that songs submitted are not signed with another library or in any other catalogs. You must own or control 100% of the master and composition rights. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics and Bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, April 22, TAXI #S130422BR AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock Listings (continued): INDIE POP to INDIE ROCK SONGS that you d hear on the same playlist as The XX, The Raveonettes, Screen Vinyl Image, etc., are needed by a long-time music industry Industry Veteran who has migrated into the Film/TV world. He s looking for songs that are CURRENT, EDGY, and have an OBVIOUS Indie vibe and appeal. Vocal performances should be MOODY, maybe even a bit SULTRY, and provide a similar vibe as the referenced artists. Please listen carefully to the referenced artists before submitting. Instrumentation should be in keeping with the style of the bands above. UNIVERSAL lyrics are needed. Please avoid referencing specific places, names, dates, times, and brands. MID-to-UPTEMPO songs ONLY for this pitch. MALE and/or FEMALE vocals are BOTH OK. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Friday, April 26, TAXI #Y130426IP 90s STYLE INDIE ROCK BANDS in the style of Guided by Voices, Pavement, Yo La Tengo, Dinosaur Jr., Sebedoh, Archers of Loaf, etc., are needed by the Head of A&R at a WELL-RESPECTED Indie Label looking to expand their roster. They re looking for established bands that are active and have a sound of the 90s, yet are still relevant in the contemporary Rock scene. A WELL-DEVELOPED vocal signature and songwriting are must-haves for this company! Touring/performance experience and image are also important so please include a photo and bio that show that you re out there touring and building a following. Well-recorded demos are accepted, but studio recordings are recommended. Vocal and demo presentation must be top-notch! ALL tempos are welcome. MALE vocals ONLY. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo and bio. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, April 29, TAXI #Y130429IR NEW LISTING - ANTHEMIC, FEEL-GOOD ROCK SONGS in the style of Beautiful Day by U2, Speed of Sound by Coldplay, Use Somebody by Kings of Leon, etc., are needed by a Music Licensing Company that specializes in licensing music to videographers and photographers for various events and projects. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We need songs that have positive lyrics about life and love. We need full songs with a great production. Priority consideration will be given to recordings with great vocal performances. High quality mixes & professional recordings not song demos. Songs submitted must have an optimistic and hopeful feel, with positive lyrics. A powerful chorus with a contemporary melody and production will work best for this pitch. Be sure that your lyrics are general and universal enough to fit a variety of scenarios. MALE vocals only. Driving mid-to-uptempo songs only. ORIGINAL songs only, please. Instrumentals are not needed at this time, but you should have them ready to go in case the company requests them. You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. 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 Tuesday, April 30, TAXI #S130430RK HARD ROCK to METAL BANDS in the range of Five Finger Death Punch, Lamb of God, Metallica, Godsmack, Slayer, etc., are needed by a long-time INDUSTRY VETERAN looking for bands to develop. He s looking for ACTIVE bands that are out there playing gigs, as well as promoting themselves online. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Bands need to have radio appeal - meaning no Jethro Tull, or Glam/Hair metal like Motley Crue. I m not looking for studio projects or weekend rockers for this one. Bands need to be rockin on every stage they can find. AUTHENTIC and BELIEVABLE performances with a COMPELLING vocal identity are important, so please send your BEST! Songs must feature REAL, LIVE DRUMS. MID-to-UPTEMPO songs will work best. MALE vocals ONLY. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top-notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by listing company and must be received no later than Friday, May 3, TAXI #S130503HR INDIE ELECTRO POP ARTISTS/BANDS that would appeal to fans of Grimes, Purity Ring, Phantogram, etc., are needed by an INDUSTRY VETERAN looking for acts to develop and pitch. He s looking for ACTIVE artists/bands that have IMAGINATIVE and CREATIVE songs and want to take their career to the next level. He s NOT looking for studio projects. Songs should have a UNIQUE yet ACCESSIBLE Indie sound. Your vocals and production need to have an appropriate sound for the genre. Please submit your bio and any credits you may have, so they can see that you are out there performing and promoting yourself. ALL TEMPOS will be accepted for this one. MALE and FEMALE vocals are BOTH OK. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top-notch! Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by listing company and must be received no later than Monday, May 6, TAXI #S130306EP INDIE FOLK ROCK that would appeal to the fans of the Lumineers, Edward Sharp & The Magentic Zeroes, Mumford and Sons, etc., are needed by an Industry Veteran who has migrated into the Film/TV world. Songs must have AUTHENTIC instrumentation and capture the same HONEST and EARNEST EMOTIONS as the artists in this genre. The reference artists have a very ORGANIC and EARTHY tone to all of their music, so be sure that your songs reflect that. MALE and FEMALE vocals will both be accepted. ALL TEMPOS are OK for this. Be sure that your lyrics are universal and versatile enough to fit within a wide variety of scenarios. You must own or control 100% of your master recording and composition. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Tuesday, May 7, TAXI #Y130507IF CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS about LOVE that are in the general stylistic vibe of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Coldplay, etc., are needed by a well-established Music Library for various Film/TV placements. They ll be looking for songs that have a FRESH and CURRENT Indie sound. Check out the vocals and instrumentation from the referenced artists, and make sure you re in a similar ballpark. Vocal and instrumental performances must be excellent. UNIVERSAL and GENERAL lyrics are needed. Avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, profanity, storylines, etc. MALE vocals ONLY. DOWN-to- MIDTEMPO SONGS ONLY. Broadcast Quality is required (excellent home recordings should be just fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Friday, May 10, TAXI #Y130510RK NEW LISTING - INDIE POP ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the style of Foster The People, Two Door Cinema Club, Grouplove, etc., are needed by an the HEAD of A&R at an Independent Record Label looking for established bands to sign. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We re looking for bands that have evidence of a huge Internet following. Our president is responsible for helping launch some huge artists and bands as well as breaking artists via TV, film and commercials. Bands must be super catchy, have the Indie sound, yet still be commercially viable like the referenced artists. Melodies need to be unforgettable and commercial. Male vocals only. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top-notch! Please include photo, bio, and any notable touring/chart/reviews/blog attention. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Thursday, May 16, TAXI #Y130516PR NEW LISTING - DARK and DREADFUL INDUSTRIAL ROCK SONGS in the style of Stigmata by Ministry, Tin Omen by Skinny Puppy, to the more Industrial/Dance sound of The Prodigy, etc., are needed by an AWARD-WINNING Indie Filmmaking team working on an Indie film. They re looking for dingy, Industrial Rock songs that can give an uneasy, and suspenseful feeling to the listener. Vocal performances should be gritty, abrasive, and fit within the vocal style 2

3 of the referenced bands. The references are provided only as a guide for tempo, tone, texture, style and vibe. Don t rip them off! Just use them to get in the general stylistic ballpark! Be sure to have an instrumental version on hand if forwarded. It s very common for Supervisors to need mixes without vocals at a moment s notice. NO samples of other artists work or riffs that are derivative of known songs can be used in your songs. The sync fee for this license is $200-$500 depending on how integral the cue is to the scene. This is DIRECT-to-SUPERVISOR, so you ll KEEP 100% of the publishing and writer s shares. No publishing splits. You must own or control 100% of BOTH the Master and Composition rights to submit for this listing. NO covers! Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, May 16, TAXI #S130516IR AAA/Alternative/Modern Rock Listings (continued): UPBEAT, RETRO INFLUENCED INDIE ROCK SONGS that would be heard on the same playlist as Fitz & The Tantrums, Mayer Hawthorne, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, etc., are needed by the OWNER of a BUSY Music Library for various Film/TV placements. They re looking for FUNKY and SOULFUL songs that have a THROWBACK VIBE with an OBVIOUS Indie aesthetic. Lyric themes can vary, but need to be UNIVERSAL and GENERAL enough to work for various scenes and scenarios. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. ORIGINAL songs only. MID-to-UPTEMPO songs ONLY. MALE and/or FEMALE vocals are BOTH ok. Instrumentals are not needed at this time, but you d be smart to have them at the ready. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or on CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, May 17, TAXI #S130517IR NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY BLUES INFLUENCED SONGS that would appeal to fans of The Sheepdogs, The Stone Foxes, The Black Keys, Hani El Khatib, etc., are needed by a leading Video Production Company that specializes in producing Alternative Action Sports Videos. They re looking for GRITTY, RIFF-BASED, and Blues inspired songs that pack a punch. Songs MUST have a similar tone and style as the referenced bands, while remaining original. Lyric themes MUST work well with Action Sports; danger, coming out on top, conquering your fears, being adrenaline fueled, etc. The more universal and general your lyric theme is, the better, as long as it somehow relates to feelings or experiences you might have participating in Action Sports. PG-rated lyrics only. MALE vocals ONLY. Original Songs only, NO cover songs or sound-a-likes please. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, May 17, TAXI #S130517BS NEW LISTING - OPTIMISTIC and UPBEAT INDIE POP or INDIE ROCK SONGS in the general stylistic wheelhouse of On Top Of The World by Imagine Dragons, etc., are needed by the HEAD of A&R at a top-shelf Music Publishing company that specializes in pitchinn add a feel good vibe to a scene or even better, an ad campaign! Quoting the source: We need positive songs. We re also not looking for anything too electro. Be sure your songs have easy to digest, instantly memorable hooks, infectious melodies, bouncy handclaps or finger snaps, and maybe even some whistling or la-la-las, or do-do-dos. Organic instrumentation is probably a good idea for this pitch. UNIVERSAL and GENERAL lyrics are critically important for this pitch -- avoid specific names, brands, dates, times, places, and detailed storylines that can conflict with dialog or a story line. Give them the olg to Films, TV shows, and Ad Agencies. They re looking for HAPPY, BRIGHT, and RHYTHMICALLY BOUNCY songs that ca I feel good, It s a beautiful day stuff they love for TV spots. MALE and/or FEMALE vocals are BOTH OK. And as always, do NOT rip off the referenced artist in any way, shape, or form. Use them ONLY a reference for tempo, tone, and overall texture. This company is NOT looking for a sound alike song! Give them something fresh that they can license all over the place! Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. 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 Wednesday, May 22, TAXI #S130522IP NEW LISTING - LEGENDARY MUSIC SUPERVISOR is looking for INDIE ROCK to ALT ROCK SONGS, with MALE VOCALS, in the style of "Things Ain't Like They Used To Be" by The Black Keys, "No Prosecution If We Bail" by The Cave Singers, "Go Right Ahead" by The Hive, etc., for a hit series where music has a major presence on the show. The hallmark of this series is its clever use of independent music, mostly from up-and coming indie artists and bands. Music must convey the gritty reality of the series. This supervisor is looking for music with authenticity, grit, and rawness to fit with the vibe of this series and for songs that can drive the energy and propel the action. Quoting the music supervisor: The music becomes a character every bit as much as the actors, moving the story and functioning emotionally like some of the characters would." They are looking for songs will fit for action sequences with limited dialogue, whose meaningful lyrics can support the narrative, AND for songs that can play under dialog for interior scenes. No sappy or over the top emotional lyrics. Try to keep the lyrics universal so it has a better chance to fit with a variety of scenes. Avoid names, places, dates, brands, or lyrics that are too detailed). Only submit songs with a fresh approach to familiar themes that have memorable melodies, unique lyrics, and catchy hooks that will add emotional impact to a scene. Your vocal performances and musicianship must be top notch. This is direct to Music Supervisor so you will keep 100% of the revenue! You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights to submit for this listing. The estimated licensing fee for songs on this series is $1,000-$1,500. As always, do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or their songs in any way, shape, or form! Use them only as a reference for tempo, texture, and overall vibe. All temps are welcome. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs online or on CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a listener HAND-PICKED by the music supervisor and must be received no later than Thursday, May 23, TAXI #Y130523IR NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY ALT ROCK SONGS that would appeal to the fans of Muse, The Killers, Paramore, etc., are needed by an established Music Licensing company to pitch for Film and TV. Give them songs that have a powerful and emotional vocal performance. Think big, anthemic songs that can get a stadium filled with fans on their feet. Your songs must have a fresh and contemporary sound. Songs with lots of build and drive, combined with a bit of a dramatic flair should do well for this pitch. Male and/or female vocals are both OK for this listing. Mid-to-Uptempo songs only. Universal lyrics are must. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). This company offers a non-exclusive deal. You must own or control 100% of the master and composition rights to submit to this listing. 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 no later than Friday, May 31, TAXI #Y130531AR NEW LISTING - DANCEABLE INDIE ROCK SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the style of You! Me! Dancing! by Los Campesinos!, After Hours by We Are Scientists, etc., are needed by the Head of A&R at a very busy LA based Music Library for various FILM/TV placements. They re looking for songs that the hipsters can dance to (we love watching hipsters try to dance!), so keep your songs fun, contemporary, and upbeat. Songs must sound like a real band, not like a typical Grade-B music library track. Songs must have a unique yet accessible sound in the vein of the referenced bands. Vocal performances should have an Indie sound and sensibility. Male or female vocals are both OK for this. Mid-to-Uptempo songs only, please. This company offers an Exclusive deal, so please be sure the songs you submit are NOT signed to another library or catalog. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. No covers. 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 Monday, June 3, TAXI #S130603IR Adult Contemporary Listings (also see Pop listings, etc.): ORIGINAL, ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS that would appeal to the fans of Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, etc., are needed by the Owner of a VERY BUSY Music Library for Film and TV placements. This company has had tons of placements for TAXI members on some great shows. SOARING and DRAMATIC CHORUSES with INCREDIBLE VOCAL PERFORMANCES, similar to the referenced artists are a MUST for this. The BIGGER the BETTER! Relationships, love, life, etc., are all good lyrics themes for this pitch. MALE or FEMALE VOCALS are both okay. Your songs should be CURRENT and CONTEMPORARY SOUNDING. No dated sounding songs or productions, please. ALL TEMPOS are welcome for this. Production and instrumental 3

4 performance must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is necessary (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Tuesday, April 16, TAXI #S130416AC Adult Contemporary Listings (continued): LEGENDARY, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER is looking to sign ADULT CONTEMPORARY/POP SONGWRITERS to a new joint venture with a HUGE RECORD LABEL. He s looking for songwriters who can write TIMELESS HITS in the style of "The Power Of Love" by Celine Dion, "Home" by Michael Buble, "Brave" by Josh Groban, etc. QUOTING THE SOURCE: "Writers must have a sound that would appeal to a broad Adult Contemporary audience." WELL-STRUCTURED MELODIES with HUGE and OBVIOUS hook-driven choruses are a must! Songs submitted must have COMPELLING and FRESH LYRIC IMAGERY that draws the listener in. They want to hear THOUGHTFUL AND HEARTFELT themes that revolve around romance, relationships, yearning, etc. Do not send any stale, run of the mill romantic songs for this pitch. THINK: songs that the referenced artists would be jumping over each other to cut on their album. Be sure your songs can support a WIDE and DYNAMIC vocal range. Male AND female vocal are both okay for this pitch. ALL TEMPOS will be considered for this listing. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Friday, May 3, TAXI #Y130503AC Americana/Alt Country/Folk CONTEMPORARY ALT COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Ryan Bingham, Justin Townes Earle, Gillian Welch, etc., are needed by the OWNER of an INCREDIBLY BUSY Music Library for various Film/TV placements. CAPTIVATING and INTRIGUING vocals will help you stand apart from the pack. Songs submitted must have an EARNEST, AUTHENTIC, and EARTHY sound consistent with the artists mentioned above. Universal lyrics that rely on the EMOTIONAL IMPACT rather than the story telling aspect will work better for the film and TV market. ALL TEMPOS will be considered. MALE and/or FEMALE vocals are BOTH OK. This Publisher signs exclusive deals. You retain the right to pitch the tracks yourself and release them on your own, but you CANNOT place them in any other libraries or catalogs. You ll keep 25% of any TV sync fee over $1,000, 25% of ALL film sync fees, and 100% of the writer s share. All songs must be ORIGINAL, no covers please. You must own or control 100% of your master recording and composition. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, April 29, TAXI #Y130429CO NEW LISTING - TRADITIONAL SOUNDING BLUEGRASS/APPALACHIAN SONGS in the style of The Stanley Brothers, Loretta Lynn, Roscoe Holcomb, etc., are needed by the owner of an Independent Film & TV Music Publishing Company for a wide variety of network and cable TV placements. He ll be looking for hard scrubbed and home spun songs that sound like they were recorded on a back porch (no barking dogs or mooing cows, please. He s looking for songs that don t sound overly polished and slick. Songs can be your originals or public domain for this pitch, but make SURE that the P.D. stuff is REALLY P.D.!!! Instrumentation needs to be acoustic-based, with instruments that are typical for the genre, (i.e. acoustic guitar, zither, Dobro, banjo, fiddle, etc.) Ensemble size may vary. Lyric themes should be similar to traditional themes of this genre. All tempos are welcome. Vocal and instrumental presentation must sound authentic. Broadcast quality that sounds appropriate for the genre is needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). 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 Monday, May 20, TAXI #Y130520BG Children's Listings CHILDREN S INSTRUMENTAL LULLABIES are needed by the Owner of an Independent Music Publishing Company for various Film/TV Placements. Your songs should be SWEET, INNOCENT, and encompass the same TIMELESS quality as any other classic lullabies. ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTALS ONLY, no covers please. Instrumentals that will immediately put a child to sleep is what they re after. Isn t that what all parents are after?! Instrumentation should ENDEARING, APPROACHABLE, and KID FRIENDLY. Keep it simple! No vocals for this please, they are only looking for INSTRUMENTALS at this time. DOWNTEMPO ONLY. All submissions need to be Broadcast Quality (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights. Instrumental presentation must be top-notch! Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by the OWNER of the company - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Thursday, April 25, TAXI #Y130425C CONTEMPORARY CHILDREN S SONGS in the stylistic ballpark of Family by Laurie Berkner, All My Friends Live In The Woods by Dan Zanes, Nine Planets by Justin Roberts, etc., are needed by the owner of a Music Library that s had TONS of success placing music in FILM and TV. Songs submitted should be FUN and PLAYFUL, and have a CATCHY HOOK that children can sing along with. The age range for this listing is newborn to age 7, so be sure your lyrics are age appropriate and not too sophisticated. Yep, we know that newborns won t be able to sing along ;-) Your lyrics should be INVENTIVE and CLEVER, yet simple enough for a child to understand. Educational songs are welcome, as well as songs centered on family, friends, growing up, having fun, playing together, etc. ALL TEMPOS are welcome for this. MALE or FEMALE vocals will BOTH work. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. This is an EXCLUSIVE DEAL, so please be sure any songs submitted are not signed to another library, or in any other catalogs. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Include lyrics if applicable. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, April 25, TAXI #S130425CH Contemporary Christian Listings NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS that would suit artists like Amy Grant, Karen Peck & New River, Mandisa, Jessica King, etc., are needed by an Independent, Nashville-based publisher, to pitch to Contemporary Christian artists and labels. They re looking for well-crafted songs that have a radio-friendly song structure. Quoting the source: Current and transcendent melodies would be best. Lyrics should be conversational, visual, emotional, with fresh hooks that we haven t heard before. Be sure your lyrics are inspirational, with a spiritual message that has crossover appeal. Vocal and instrumental performances should be strong enough to help sell the song. Choruses should be big and deliver a big pay-off. Female vocals only. Mid-to-Uptempo songs are preferred. 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 Monday, May 27, TAXI #S130527CC Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.): CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with MALE VOCALS that would appeal to the fans of Scott McCreery, Hunter Hayes, Dustin Lynch, etc., are needed by the OWNER of a BUSY Music Publishing Company to pitch to a HOT Country star heading back into the studio. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Please be sure to keep the lyrics youthful. Nothing too sexy. Songs should have a SOLID structure with CONVERSATIONAL and COMPELLING lyrics that immediately connect with the listener. Please keep your lyrics PG-rated, as this artist doesn t sing about drinking, partying, etc. An ENGAGING melodic line with an UPBEAT, WARM, and POSITIVE vibe will certainly help you grab their attention. ALL TEMPOS are welcome. MALE VOCALS ONLY PLEASE! Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top-notch to help sell your song to the Publisher and Artist! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include 4

5 lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Wednesday, April 17, TAXI #Y130417CO Country Listings (continued): CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS that would appeal to the fans of Eighteen Inches, by Lauren Alaina, Why You Wanna, by Jana Kramer, Home To Me, by Sarah Darling, etc., are needed by the OWNER of a successful Music Publishing Company to pitch to an up and coming female artist. SWEET and INNOCENT lyric themes in the style of the songs referenced above is what they re after. Take a FRESH and YOUTHFUL approach, as this artist is still quite young. She s not going to be singing about going out and drinking with the girls. Submit songs that focus on young love, relationships, family, etc. As always, be sure your songs have COMPELLING melody lines, and a CATCHY HOOK! DOWN-TO-MIDTEMPO songs will work best for this listing. FEMALE vocals ONLY. Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top-notch to help sell your song to the Publisher 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 Friday, April 19, TAXI #S130419CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS that would appeal to the fans of Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Jana Kramer, etc., are needed by the owner of a BUSY Music Library. They re looking for a CURRENT and FRESH sound similar to the referenced artists. Songs should have STRONG hooks, COMPELLING lyrics, with a POWERFUL VOCAL performance. They re open to ALL TEMPOS for this listing. If your songs are MID-to- UPTEMPO, be sure they are FUN & UPBEAT -- songs you can picture yourself blasting while driving down a dirt road! If you re submitting a ballad, make sure it s NOT too depressing or dreary. Lyrics should be UNIVERSAL and general enough to fit within a wide variety of scenes. FEMALE VOCALS ONLY. This Publisher signs exclusive deals. You retain the right to pitch the tracks yourself and release them on your own, but you CANNOT place them in any other libraries or catalogs. You ll keep 25% of any TV sync fee over $1,000, 25% of ALL film sync fees, and 100% of the writer s share. All songs must be ORIGINAL, no covers please. You must own or control 100% of your master recording and composition. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or on CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, May 2, TAXI #S130502CO NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS that would appeal to the fans of Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town, Eli Young Band, etc., are needed by the Creative Director of an OUTSTANDING Film/TV Music Publishing Company. For those of you looking for new places to pitch your music, this could be a great opportunity because this company has just started using TAXI as a resource. Chances are you don t have any music in their catalog yet! They re looking for killer songs with strong hooks, solid arrangements, and conversational lyrics that are universal enough to work in Film and TV without conflicting with existing story lines and dialog. Please avoid specific names, dates, places, times, brands, and profanity in your lyrics. Tempos can range from heartfelt ballads, to Uptempo, feel good party songs. If you do submit a ballad, it s got to be AMAZING, like Colder Weather or Free by Zac Brown Band. MALE and or FEMALE vocals are both OK for this listing. This is a standard 50/50 split with the Publisher. You will KEEP 100% of your Writer s share, and the Publisher will keep 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own and control 100% of your master and composition rights. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, May 8, TAXI #S130508CO NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS that would appeal to fans of Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, etc., are needed by the OWNER of an Independent Nashville Based Record Label. They ve got a brand new artist getting ready to record his first record, and your songs are going to have to be competitive with Nashville s best songwriters to get a cut on this album! Typical Country Music lyrical themes are all fair game for this pitch. Focus on relationships, life, love, family, drinking beer, having a good time, working hard, etc. And is often the case in Country music, having a lyric twist is a really good idea! You must own or control 100% of the composition, but you do NOT have to be the featured performer on the recording. Vocal and instrumental presentation must be top-notch to help get your song across. 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 Wednesday, May 22, TAXI #S130522CO Dance/Electronic Listings CONTEMPORARY E.D.M. (Electro Dance Music) INSTRUMENTALS that would be played at the same music festival as Warrior by Michael Woods, Greyhound by Swedish House Mafia, Toulouse by Nicky Romero, etc., are needed by the Owner of a BUSY Music Library (Non-Exclusive) that has secured TONS of placements for TAXI members. The references have a TON of ENERGY and DRIVE, so be sure your tracks can go head to head with any one of the referenced artists, and have the same forward moving momentum, and build in intensity. Keep it FOCUSED and TIGHT. Tracks that are too busy and all over the place won t work. You should have an OBVIOUS melody line that gets the audience UP and MOVING. UPTEMPO SONGS ONLY. Instrumentals ONLY. Songs with vocals are not needed at this time. NO leased beats or un-cleared song samples!!! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, April 18, TAXI #S130418ED CONTEMPORARY EDM ARTISTS that would appeal to fans of Deadmau5, Avicii, Martin Solveig, etc., are needed by an INDUSTRY VETERAN looking for acts to develop. He s looking for artists that have a TRUE understanding of this genre and have the songs to back it up. He ll be looking for artists that have current, WORLD-CLASS production in their songs. This genre gets repetitive at times, so be SURE your tracks develop and show your unique range and style as an EDM artist. Some vocal embellishments are fine but they shouldn t be in the forefront. An established fan base and touring experience are a BIG plus if you ve got them, so be sure to include that info in your bio. Please submit two to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics/photo/bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by listing company and must be received no later than Thursday, May 5, TAXI #S130502EL DUBSTEP ARTISTS that would appeal to fans of Skrillex, Nero, Flux Pavilion, etc., are needed by a long time INDUSTRY VETERAN looking for new acts to develop. QUOTING THE SOURCE: I need acts that have mainstream appeal and are active promoting themselves and touring. Not looking for weekend studio projects. Artists MUST have an extensive knowledge of the genre and be up to date on the current production trends and sounds. Tracks submitted must develop well, and have the typical Drop that all Dubstep artists have mastered. Some vocals are okay as long as they aren t the focus of the song take away from the overall performance. An established fan base and touring experience are a BIG plus if you ve got them, so be sure to include that info in your bio. 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 no later than Tuesday, May 7, TAXI #S130507DS NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY and UPLIFTING CHILLOUT to CHILLWAVE SONGS that would be heard on the same playlist as Washed Out, Toro y Moi, Neon Indian, etc., are needed by a successful Film/TV music Publisher that s building a new, exclusive catalog of competitive material for various placements. They re looking for dreamy, unique, and sophisticated songs that can give a scene a modern, cultured, and metropolitan sound similar to the referenced artists. Imagine what you d hear if you saw a sophisticated couple walking into an upscale Manhattan restaurant in a movie scene. That s what they re looking for! Lush sounds and melodies are an absolute must for this genre. Vocal performances should reflect the style of the artists above. Vocal effects that create a unique vocal performance are okay, however, the lyric content needs to be meaningful. Lyric themes are open, but should still be in the general ballpark 5

6 of the themes of the referenced artists. Do NOT use samples from any other artists work. DOWN-to-MID-TEMPO songs only, please. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD. Instrumentals are not needed at this time, but it s always a good idea to have them at-the-ready. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Tuesday, May 14, TAXI #Y130514CW Dance/Electronic Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY DANCE SONGS in the stylistic ballpark of Glowing by Nikki Williams, Alive by Krewella, "Don't You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin, etc., are needed by the Owner of an Independent Music Library who works with some of the hottest reality shows on TV. They re looking for fun and energetic songs that can add tons of cool and hip energy to a variety of scenes. Songs must have solid dance structure and current production techniques. An awesome chorus is a must! Lyrics must be clever, but universal, as this is for TV placements. Male of female vocals are both OK for this listing. Uptempo songs ONLY for this pitch, please. They offer a non-exclusive, 50/50 split deal. You keep your original copyrights. Broadcast quality is required (great sounding home recordings are fine). 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 Friday, May 17, TAXI #S130517DA NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY and MOODY ELECTRONICA PRODUCERS who can create cool PRODUCTIONS/REMIXES in the style of Massive Attack, Portishead, Archive, etc., are needed by an incredibly successful Hit Songwriter who has tons of cuts with lots of Major Label artists. She's looking for a producer who can add cutting edge production chops to freshen up her songs and make them competitive for today s market, including Film and TV pitches. She needs somebody who is reliable, has a super competitive work ethic, and is easy to work with. No prima donnas. Please submit songs that really showcase your production chops. This songwriter is looking for a steady, on-going, working relationship. Compensation will be $500 per project as a work-for-hire basis. MALE or FEMALE vocals are okay. Again, this person is looking for PRODUCER/REMIXERS, not songwriters, so your submissions will be judged on production, NOT songwriting. All songs will be screened by a person hand-picked by the listing party. Please submit three songs per CD or online, include lyrics, photo and BIO! All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Friday, May 24, TAXI #Y130524EP Folk Listings FOLK SONGS in the style of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, etc., are needed by an Independent Music Publishing Company specializing in Film/TV placements. They re looking for Songs that have a HONEST and INTIMATE sound that can add the right emotion to various scenes. Please sure your lyrics are UNIVERSAL - avoid featuring specific names, places, or storylines that might conflict with a scene. Instrumentation MUST be ORGANIC and NATURAL SOUNDING - NO synth or electro elements for this pitch, please. Vocal and Instrumental performances MUST be top-notch. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of the master and composition rights. Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened by the OWNER of the company on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Monday, April 22, TAXI #Y130422FO NEW LISTING '70s ERA FOLK SONGS in the style of Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, Joan Baez, Simon & Garfunkel, etc., are needed by an awesome Music Library for various Film and TV placements. They re looking for songs that have a TIMELESS, ACOUSTIC-BASED, 1960s-70s Folk sound similar to the referenced artists. NO sound-a-likes, please. Lyric themes may vary, but should be UNIVERSAL and GENERAL enough to work in many types of film and TV scenes. Vocals need to be performed well and in the general style of the referenced artists. Instrumentation MUST be ORGANIC and NATURAL SOUNDING. MALE and FEMALE vocals are BOTH OK. Vocal and Instrumental performances MUST be top-notch. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. This is an EXCLUSIVE DEAL, so please be sure any songs submitted are not signed to another library, or in any other catalogs. 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 Friday, May 10, TAXI #S130510FO Gospel Listings CONTEMPORARY and/or TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SONGS are needed by the Owner of a VERY SUCCESSFUL Music Library for various Film/TV placements. Songs can be ORIGINAL or COVER SONGS of any PUBLIC DOMAIN Gospel songs. Songs with meaningful lyrics and an UPLIFTING message will work best for this pitch. OUTSTANDING performances are a MUST. Songs with a Christian based, spiritual lyrics are welcome. MALE or FEMALE vocals are BOTH welcome. This is an EXCLUSIVE library, so please be sure the songs you submit are not signed to another library or catalog. ALL TEMPOS are welcome. Production and instrumental performance must be top-notch! Broadcast quality is necessary (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Friday, April 19, TAXI #Y130419GO Instrumental Listings 90s ROCK INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Lit, The Offspring, Sugar Ray, are needed by the President/CEO of a sports training music website. He s looking for instrumentals that have a distinct 90s Rock sound, in the stylistic ballpark of the referenced bands. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Songs must be played to a click, in 4/4 time, with a tempo range between bpm. NO Fadeouts, BUTTON ENDINGS ONLY, please. Recording and instrumental execution must be top-notch! The compensation for usage of your music is 15 cents per download and your profile/link on their site. No samples of other artists material or leased beats please. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine). You must own or control 100% of your composition and master recording. Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, April 16, TAXI #S130416IN AUTHENTIC SOUNDING POLKA and/or SOLO ACCORDION INSTRUMENTALS (in all styles) are needed by the OWNER of a BUSY Music Library/Publisher for various Film/TV placements. He s looking for BELIEVABLE instrumentals that utilize AUTHENTIC instrumentation. NO MIDI or electro elements. QUOTING THE OWNER: Ensemble sizes can vary. I m also open to hearing SOLO ACCORDION pieces as well. No covers please. All tracks need to be ORIGINAL. Songs with lyrics are NOT needed at this time. Instrumentals ONLY, please. ALL TEMPOS are welcome. Production and instrumental performance must be top-notch! This company offers an exclusive deal, so please be SURE any tracks you submit are NOT already signed with another library or catalog. Broadcast quality is necessary (excellent sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS - NO FULL CRITIQUES FROM TAXI - and must be received no later than Wednesday, April 7, TAXI #Y130417AI UPTEMPO CONTEMPORARY POP/DANCE *INSTRUMENTALS* in the general style of Where Them Girls At by David Guetta ft. Flo-Rida & Nicki Minaj, Die Young by Ke$ha, Turn Up The Love by Far East Movement ft. Cover Drive, etc., are needed by the Owner of a great Music Library that has hooked up lots of placements for TAXI members over the years. Your tracks should be ENERGETIC and FUN. CURRENT production techniques are a must for this pitch. Instrumentals ONLY! Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, April 26, TAXI #S130426IN 6