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1 T A X I INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 11/1/2015******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions Dear Passengers, The Best Music Convention of the Year Is Just 4 Days Away! On the off chance you ve missed all the s about our FREE convention for TAXI members and their guests, then I m only going to tell you this one more time; click the following link to see all the opportunities you ll have to get your music heard by and learn from Music Supervisors, Music Library Executives, Publishers, A&R People, Hit Songwriters, and Producers: If you d like to see some photos from last year s Road Rally click here! Registration for the Road Rally closes on Tuesday, November 2 nd at 5:30pm, PST. You can still register online by clicking here. We also have a handful of Mentor Lunch tickets available (11 for Friday, and 36 for Saturday), and you can still grab them if you hurry! WARNING: Because it s the weekend, we won t know if we exceeded our limit until we get to the office on Monday morning. It s entirely possible that a few of you who buy your Mentor Lunch tickets over the weekend may get a phone call from us on Monday, telling you that we are oversold. Of course, we ll refund your payment if that s the case. Saturday looks like the best bet! $100 Discount Extension! I m writing this on Friday evening after 6 pm, and the office has already closed. The phone is still ringing off the hook, presumably with people who wanted to take advantage of the $100 Discount, Road Rally promotion that ended today. I know we re going to get a ton of calls on Monday, so yes, I ll extend the deadline until Monday at 4pm PST, so you can join TAXI or Renew your membership for just $ More Good News! We ve already exceeded the number of Road Rally registrants we had last year, but with all the classes and panels we ve got going on this year, we feel confident that we can handle another 100 people. If you ve already registered, and would like to add one more guest, please call our staff at NO LATER THAN 2pm PST on Monday, and we ll see if we ve still got room for your additional guest. First-come, first-served on those additional tickets, and no promises! Please have your guest s first name, last name, address, and phone number ready when you call! And finally, don t forget, we just published 35 BRAND NEW Industry Listings. I know everybody has Road Rally fever, but don t miss the deadlines on this awesome batch of opportunities. Take five minutes to give them a scan, and see all the new opportunities! See you at the Rally! Michael P.S. If you re already registered for the Road Rally, read this awesome document before you come: It will answer a bunch of questions and make your Rally experience even better! **************************************************************************************************************** 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! ********************************************************************************************************************************** Blues Listings NEW LISTING - SOLO, ACOUSTIC BLUES SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by an A-List, Top-Tier Music Licensing Company with tons of great placements in Film, TV, and Commercials. Please submit original, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic ballpark of legends like Robert Johnson, Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, John Lee Hooker, etc., etc., etc. Give them old-timey Blues songs with well-performed acoustic guitar, and a great vocal performance that captures the vibe-y traditional Blues sound that all the references share. Lyric themes can vary, but should be typical of what s commonly heard in Traditional Blues music. Universal lyrics will work best for this pitch, so please avoid references to specific names, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this. Broadcast quality is needed (great home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will 1

2 be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 25, TAXI #Y151125AB NEW LISTING - ORIGINAL, CONTEMPORARY BLUES SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a 5-Star, NON-Exclusive Music Library that s nailed down countless placements in big Feature Films, TV shows, and Commercials. They re eagerly searching for great songs in All-Tempos that would appeal to the fans of artists like Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Corey Harris, etc., etc., etc. Give them well-crafted Blues songs with well-played, authentic Blues instrumentation, and a vocal performance that s immediately engaging. Please avoid submitting songs with tons of guitar solos or extensive jamming, as this might be too busy to work well under the dialog in TV shows and films. Universal, Blues-related lyric themes about the heartbreaking aspects of love, relationships, and life s struggles should work best for this pitch. Do not copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, and tone. This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this. Broadcast quality is needed (great 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 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 27, TAXI #S151127CB Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.) NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY POP/COUNTRY HITS with Female Vocals are needed by a hard-plugging, Nashville-based Music Publisher for a Multi Grammy-Winning Country Superstar working on her next album. Give them radio-ready Songs in All-Tempos (Mid-to-Up-Tempo preferred, Ballads must be amazing), that would immediately appeal to the fans of popular acts like Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get an idea of the originality and caliber of hits they re after: Pontoon by Little Big Town: Little Red Wagon by Miranda Lambert: We Were Us by Keith Urban: Feeling Tonight by Kellie Pickler: Quoting the source: She s won numerous awards, including Grammys, and has one of the most passionate and distinctive voices in Country music. We re looking for amazing, VISUAL, Contemporary Country songs with undeniable radio appeal that can showcase her stellar vocals and deliver another memorable radio hit. Melodies need to have a groove and be competitive with what s currently playing radio. The songs need to feature a BIG, driving, HIT chorus. Limit verses to 2 to 3 max, and note that tightly-structured ABABCB songs are preferred. Capture my attention with a fresh title/hook to help the song stand out above the rest. Lyrics for this artist need to be very visual, unique, conversational, direct, and emotionally engaging. Give this artist songs that she can honestly relate to and credibly convey to her fans. Avoid overly repetitive, abstract, generalized, familiar sounding lyrics for this pitch, and note that she s not looking for songs about drinking, cheating, or tough girl themes. Rather, very compelling songs that are fun, energetic, and inspiring. Great quote, right? We couldn t have said it better ourselves! Your demo quality needs to be competitive with songs being pitched on Music Row. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 4th, TAXI #S151104CH Country Listings (continued): CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HITS with Male Vocals are needed by a Nashville-based Music Publisher that s working hard to find great songs for an Awardwinning Country Star who s working on a new record. He s eager to find one-of-a-kind Country Songs in All-Tempos in the general stylistic wheelhouse of I Don t Care by Lee Brice, Buy Me A Boat by Chris Janson, Hell of a Night by Dustin Lynch, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: He s a relatively new artist that has a roll with multiple #1's, he's looking to keep the streak going with no brainer type smash hits, something that's going to stand out above and beyond the plain vanilla bro country tunes that are all over the radio. Not looking for cookie cutter stuff here, but it still has to be marketable enough to be a big time hit. Artists are always looking for something that sets them apart - bring me that killer one-of-a-kind idea with an infectious, non-stock melody, a remarkable story that's going to put them in the running with the genre's most elite artists, and will put you on the map as a writer with the very best of the best writers on the Row! Give him well-structured Hits with modern melodies, and a visual, direct, and engaging storyline that Nashville has yet to hear! Your chorus needs to be incredibly strong and ready for radio. You d be wise to have a solid, super confident vocal performance to get the Publisher and Artist excited about cutting your song. Your demo quality should be competitive with songs being pitched on the Row. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 10, TAXI #Y151110CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Nashville Music Publisher that s pitching directly to an Award-winning Country Act that s currently in the studio. He s looking hard to find radio-worthy, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that could be found on the same playlist as Break Up With Him by Old Dominion, Dirt by Florida Georgia Line, Dust by Eli Young Band, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: One of Country's top, all male bands, with several # 1 hits to their name, is looking for more to add to the list. They re writers themselves, so it's really going to take something top notch to break through. Absolutely killer tunes, multi week #1 type songs with ORIGINAL ideas, but keep them marketable enough to have smash hit radio potential. Not looking for bro country, or anything that I can sing 5 other songs too - keep the melodies unique and fresh, and don't give me a story that I will have heard 10 other times this week. Knock me out of my chair and make me want to listen to it over and over again! You heard the man! Demo quality needs to be competitive with songs being pitched on Music Row. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a song-by-song basis directly with the Publisher. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, November 14, TAXI #S151114CO NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY HITS with Male Vocals are needed by a hard-plugging, Nashville-based Music Publisher for a legendary, Multi-Platinum Country Superstar that s working on a new record. Please submit radio-worthy Songs in All-Tempos (Mid-to-Up-Tempo preferred), that would appeal to the fans of artists like George Strait, Blake Shelton, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: He has one of Country Music s most iconic and recognizable voices and has garnered an incredible number of Grammys and tons of other awards over the years. Songs need to be amazing, visual, and modern, with undeniable radio appeal. Melodies needed to be competitive with what s being played on Country radio, and feature a big, driving, stand-alone hit chorus. Limit verses to 2 to 3 max, and note that tightly structured ABABCB songs are preferred. This mature artist is known for songs that have emotional depth 2

3 and relatable stories told via modern Country lyrics. He can basically sing the phone book, but give him radio-friendly songs that can compete with younger artists like Lee Brice and Blake Shelton. Songs should portray a mature, seasoned outlook on life. Something with a deeper meaning that makes the world a better place. Give them Hit songs that are undeniably awesome, with fresh melodies, great hooks, and above all, a unique storyline that Nashville has yet to hear. Your chorus needs to be incredibly strong and ready for radio. You d be wise to have a really solid vocal performance on your demo to help capture the attention of this Publisher and the artist. Your demo quality needs to be competitive with songs being pitched on the Row. The specific deal points will be negotiated on a songby-song basis directly with the Publisher. 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. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 16, TAXI #Y151116CH Electronic Listings ELECTRONIC DANCE SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by an Artist/Band-focused Boutique Music Library with a long list of great placements. Please submit danceable, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that could be found on the same playlist as acts like Justice, Simian Mobile Disco, MSTRKRFT, etc., etc., etc. Give them tight, rhythmically compelling songs that have immediately engaging melodies, crowd-pleasing hooks, and a beat you can t help but dance to. Your vocal performance should be really engaging as well, with all the appeal of the references. Lyric themes can vary, but should be hook-driven, and something that s commonly heard in the genre. Universal lyrics will work best, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They offer an EXCLUSIVE deal. You ll split all upfront sync fees 50/50. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share, and you ll get 100% of the Writer s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Since this is an EXCLUSIVE deal, please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 2, TAXI #S151102ED ELECTRONIC DANCE SONGS (EDM) with Male and/or Female Vocals and tons of Mainstream Pop Appeal are needed by a Major Record Label for an Award-winning, Multi-Platinum artist working on a new album that s likely going to be a chart-topper. They re hunting for danceable, radio-worthy, Mid-to-Up- Tempo Songs that would instantly appeal to the screaming fans of acts like; Avicci, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, etc., etc., etc. Give them hooky songs with a rhythmically, melodically, and lyrically engaging approach that sounds like it s destined to become a hit. Your overall production needs to be competitive enough that the label execs and the artist get excited about cutting your song. 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. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 11, TAXI #Y151111ED NEW LISTING - ELECTRONIC, Big Beat ARTISTS with Male or Female Vocals and/or INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a very cool Indie Record Label that s looking for great new acts to sign to their roster. They ran this opportunity earlier this year as TAXI Listing #Y151019BB, but they re STILL looking to find some awesome acts to sign. So, if you made a submission to that listing, please submit different material this time around. They re looking for great acts that are stylistically in the same general ballpark as artists like Fatboy Slim, Orbital, Moby, etc., etc., etc. Give them well-crafted, Mid-to-Up-Tempo music that showcases your club-friendly sound, with either a killer vocal performance, or an Instrumental performance that stands on its own. Please be sure to include any touring, fanbase, or CD sales figures you may have in your bio. Record labels love it when you ve created some momentum on your own! Your production needs to be competitive for this pitch! Please submit two to three Songs and/or Instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics, photo, and bio. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, November 21, TAXI #Y151121BB Electronic Listings NEW LISTING - ELECTRO-based ROCK ARTISTS and BANDS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a really cool Indie Record Label that s looking for great new acts to sign to their roster. We ran this opportunity last January as TAXI Listing #S151016ER, and they re still searching for just the right thing! If you made a submission to that Listing, please send different material this time around. They re hunting for awesome Bands or Artists that could be found on the same playlist as acts like HEALTH, IAMX, Nine Inch Nails, etc., etc., etc. Give them Electro-based Rock Songs that are rhythmically, melodically, and lyrically engaging, with an outstanding vocal performance that s full of angst and bravado. Be sure to include any touring, fanbase, or CD sales figures you may have in your bio to impress them. Your production should be competitive for this pitch! 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. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 24, TAXI #Y151124ER Folk Listings NEW LISTING - ACOUSTIC-based FOLK SONGS with Female Vocals are needed for a NON-Exclusive, $1,000 placement by the Music Supervisor of a popular Emmy-winning TV Series. They re itching to find original, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic wheelhouse of artists like Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams, Be Good Tanyas, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get an idea of what they need: All I Want by Joni Mitchell: When I Was A Boy by Dar Williams: Littlest Birds by Be Good Tanyas: Quoting the source: Looking for acoustic, Female driven Folk Songs to play as background source during a festival scene. We really like Littlest Birds by Be Good Tanyas, but we re open options. Minimal, but authentic acoustic instrumentation will work best. Vocals should feel authentic to the genre, with lyrics that are feminist in nature. Please submit believable Folk songs with minimal acoustic instrumentation, and a heartfelt vocal performance that captures the true spirit of the genre. As mentioned in the quote, Feminist lyric themes will work best for this pitch. The more universal your lyrics are the better, so please avoid specific names, dates, times, and brands. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, and 3

4 tone. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,000. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor placement, so you ll get 100% of the sync fee, and you ll keep 100% of your Copyright and Master recording rights. You must own or control the Master and Copyright recording to pitch for this opportunity. All Submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a Music Coordinator working on the show. No full critiques. Please submit 1-3 Songs no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 6th, TAXI #U151106FK EMOTIONALLY UPBEAT, ACOUSTIC-BASED INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by an A-List Music Licensing Company with a massive, and we mean massive list of high-end placements in Film, TV, and Commercials! They re looking for solid, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like The Head and The Heart, Family of the Year, Noah And The Whale, etc., etc., etc. Please submit well-crafted Songs that sound like an authentic and modern Indie Folk act, with acoustic instrumentation, and a solid, captivating vocal performance. Great vocal harmonies might give you an edge for this pitch, but they re not absolutely necessary. Songs should have emotionally uplifting melodies and a really compelling, uplifting chorus. Lyric themes can vary, but should be positive and universal, so please avoid specific names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for feel, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). They re looking for Songs with lyrics at this time, but they may be interested in an instrumental version if they sign your song(s), so please have a mixminus vocal on hand. This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure the songs you pitch for this listing are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Publishers. Any sync fees will be split 50/50 with the Company. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 15, TAXI #S151115IF Instrumental Listings CONTEMPORARY ALT ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive Music Library that s constantly landing placements for TAXI members in lots of popular TV shows. Give them commercially appealing, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of bands like Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Neon Trees, etc., etc., etc. Submit tracks that can add a lively, festive, and hipster-friendly vibe that can move a scene forward without stepping on the toes of dialogue. Please avoid anything that s too busy or frenetic. Catchy melodic hooks with an attention-grabbing rhythmic approach will work well for this pitch. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme that keeps the audience interested by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as it progress. Sounding like a real band will be a big plus for this pitch, so please avoid tracks that sound stiff or MIDI-driven. Easy edit points and Non-Faded/Buttoned/Stinger endings will work best for this pitch. Your submissions should be at least 90 seconds in length. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and feel. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE 50/50 split deal. You ll split all sync fees 50/50, and keep 100% of the Writer s share. The Library gets 100% of the Publisher s share. You ll also keep 100% of the original version. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 1, TAXI #Y151101RC MAINSTREAM ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a well-connected, NON-Exclusive Boutique Music Library that s constantly pitching directly to top Reality and Network TV Shows. They re looking hard to find rockin Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic ballpark of acts like Queens of the Stone Age, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, etc., etc., etc. Give them guitar-based Rock Cues with short intros (if any) that are built around a central melodic theme and layer instruments in and out to add interest, dynamics, and forward momentum as the Cue progresses. Please avoid guitar solos or anything that s too frenetic or busy, so your Cue doesn t distract from any dialog it might play under. Easy edit points and Non-Faded/Buttoned/Stinger endings will work best for this pitch. Your submissions should be at least 90 seconds in length. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and feel. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON- EXCLUSIVE 50/50 split deal. You ll split all sync fees 50/50, and keep 100% of the Writer s share. The Library gets 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 5, TAXI #S151105RC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - ELECTRO-based INSTRUMENTAL CUES with an Asian flair are needed by a busy Boutique Music Licensing Company that s feeding music to a travel-based TV Show. They re NOT looking for traditional music for this pitch; they are looking for hybrids of Contemporary Electro-based Cues with elements of traditional Asian Instrumentation. Please take a listen to the following references to get in the ballpark of what they need: China Wave: Cirrus by Bonobo: The Great Forest Spirit by Psych0Naut: Please submit well-crafted Instrumental Cues that have a current Electro vibe, with traditional Asian elements added to them. Build your Cue around a focused melodic theme, while adding and subtracting various elements as it progresses to keep your submissions interesting and not overly repetitive sounding. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Easy edit points are needed, and button/stinger endings are highly encouraged. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE agreement with a 50/50 split. The specific terms of this agreement will be determined directly between you and the Library. You must own or control 100% of your Master and Composition rights to pitch for this. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. Please do not copy, or rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI on a Yes/No basis and must be received no later than 11:59 PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 5th, TAXI #U151105EA NEW LISTING - LIGHT TENSION INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with a shipload of great placements in Film and TV. Chances are, you don t have anything in this catalog yet, but you d probably want to! Give them well-crafted Cues that you d hear in current Reality TV Shows. Quoting the library exec: We are looking for music for a new library album entitled Tension Lite. We need Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes long. This is music to sit behind light tension programming. It is important tracks are not too over the top - there will be no bomb disposal here! These are more tracks to sit behind reality TV, factual TV, etc. Light instrumentation often works, but don t feel limited. Writing using modes can be effective, but not essential. Sparse also works. These tracks must be interesting & classy, but remain relatively neutral so they get a maximum number of placements! Absolute 4

5 highest quality samples only, please. Bad or unconvincing midi sounds will be rejected regardless how good the writing is. Well, there you have it folks. That pretty much says it all. As mentioned in the quote, your submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and non-faded endings are strongly recommended. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library! Please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 8, TAXI #S151108LT NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY Transitional INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive Music Library that gets great placements in lots and lots of Reality TV Shows. Give them slick, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues that you d hear during transitional scenes in Reality TV Shows like I Love Kellie Pickler, Party Down South, Redneck Island, etc., etc., etc. I Love Kellie Pickler (:48-1:04 and 1:06-1:19): Party Down South (5:12-5:26 and 5:58-6:17): Redneck Island (:03 - :15 and 2:40-3:07): Give them well-crafted Cues that can work really well for scene transitions. Your submissions should have a full band compliment (drums, guitar, bass, etc.). The addition of a fiddle, Dobro, or pedal steel could work really well, but they re not absolutely needed if your Cues have a believable, current Country sound. You d be smart to have little-to-no intro, and getting right to the meat of the Cue. Build your Instrumental Cue around a central melodic theme, and keep it interesting and forward moving. This Library needs Cues that are between 15 to 30 seconds long, with Easy Edit Points and Buttoned/Stinger endings. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE deal. You ll split any sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share for any placements they generate. You must own your Master and Copyright in order to submit for this opportunity. Please do not rip off the referenced cues in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 9th, TAXI #U151109CC NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY HIP-HOP INSTRUMENTAL CUES with Traditional Asian embellishments are needed by a very active Music Library that s feeding music directly to the editors of a Travel-based Reality TV Show. They re looking for great Cues in All-Tempos that could be heard in popular shows like The Layover, Delicious Destinations, Gordon Ramsay s Great Escape, etc., etc., etc. Please submit compelling Instrumental Cues that combine fresh, contemporary Hip Hop beats, with Traditional Asian instrumentation/sounds as the melodic salt and pepper. Build your Cue around a simple, catchy melodic theme, while adding and subtracting instrumentation as it progresses to keep it interesting, and NOT overly repetitive. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Easy edit points are needed, and button/stinger endings are highly encouraged. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE agreement with a 50/50 split. The specific terms of this agreement will be determined directly between you and the Library. You must own or control your Master and Composition rights to pitch for this. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 10, TAXI #S151110HC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTALS are needed for a NON-Exclusive, $1,000 Placement by the Music Supervisor of an Award-winning TV Series. They re eager to find a hip, Mid-Tempo Instrumental that could be found on the same playlist as bands like Deerhunter, Real Estate, Atlas Sound, etc., etc., etc. Please review the following references to get in the wheelhouse of what they need: Breaker by Deerhunter: Past Lives by Real Estate: Mona Lisa by Atlas Sound: Quoting the source: We need Indie Rock Instrumentals to underscore a montage of a homeless character during her morning routine. Looking for slightly upbeat tracks that feel pleasant, but still have some grit to it. No MIDI/stiff instrumentation. Minimal instrumentation can work, but it should sound like a believable Indie band. Please submit full-length Instrumentals that are structured like a song, NOT a cue. Your submissions should have all the appeal of the references they gave us, with authentic, Indie-style Rock instrumentation. Some electronic elements are fine, but shouldn t be the primary focus of your track. Think of the scene mentioned in the quote above, and imagine how your instrumental can add the perfect backdrop to this bittersweet scene. Please submit Instrumentals that are at least 2 minutes in length. Non-faded endings and easy edit points would be best for this pitch, but they re not absolutely necessary. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this use is $1,000. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor placement, so you ll get 100% of the sync fee, and you ll keep 100% of your Copyright and Master recording rights. You must own or control the Master and Copyright recording to pitch for this opportunity. All Submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a Music Coordinator working on the show. No full critiques. Please submit 1-3 Instrumentals no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 11th, TAXI #U151111IR NEW LISTING - DARK and OMINOUS HYBRID UNDERSCORE CUES are needed by a very active and growing Music Library for placements on a number of TV Shows they re supplying music to. Please submit creepy, tension-building, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Cues that could work well for shows like Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, etc., etc., etc. Submit suspenseful, hybridized Instrumental Underscore Cues that give the audience a feeling of uneasy anticipation. Instrumentation can vary, but should focus on a central melodic motif, while layering different instruments to keep your Cues tension-filled, forward 5

6 moving, and compelling. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are needed for this pitch. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please don t submit material for this pitch that s already signed with any other libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 12, TAXI #S151112DC NEW LISTING - TRADITIONAL CHINESE INSTRUMENTALS CUES are needed by an extremely hard-working Boutique Music Library that s feeding music directly to the editors of a travel-based Reality TV Show. They re looking for authentic-sounding Instrumental Cues that could work for scenes based in China. Please submit Instrumental Cues that use believable-sounding, traditional Chinese instrumentation and traditional melodies and rhythms that will add the perfect backdrop to various scenes shot in China. Here s a link to a massive list of Chinese instruments: Give them rhythmically and melodically compelling cues that solely use Traditional Chinese instruments (or really believable-sounding samples). Please do NOT submit material with modern or contemporary elements. Also, they re NOT looking for contemporary music with just a lead Chinese instrument. They re running some other listings for that type of music. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme that keeps the audience interested by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as it progress. Imagine the music you d hear while the host of the show walks through a bustling open-air market sampling various culinary delicacies. That s what they need! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Easy edit points are needed, and button/stinger endings are highly encouraged. This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE agreement with a 50/50 split. The specific terms of this agreement will be determined directly between you and the Library. You must own or control your Master and Composition rights to pitch for this. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 13, TAXI #Y151113TC ELECTRO-BASED INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by the hard-plugging CEO of a NON-Exclusive Music Library with lots of great placements in TV shows. Give him innovative Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of bands like Phantogram, STRFKR, School Of Seven Bells, etc., etc., etc. Please submit creative Indie Rock Cues with Electro elements. You d be smart to jump right into the central melodic motif, and build interest throughout by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as your Cues progress. Forward thinking synth parts with a compelling rhythmic quality, and plenty of memorable little melodic or rhythmic hooks throughout the Cue are the order of the day for this pitch! Easy edit points and Non-Faded/Buttoned/Stinger endings will work best for this pitch. Your submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Please do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and feel. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE 50/50 split deal. You ll split all sync fees 50/50, and keep 100% of the Writer s share. The Library gets 100% of the Publisher s share. You ll keep 100% of your original version. You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, November 14, TAXI #S151114ER NEW LISTING - INDIE ELECTRO POP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a VERY successful Music Library that s beefing up their Instrumental Catalog for the shows they re currently feeding music to. Give them believable Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic ballpark of acts like Purity Ring, M83, The Naked and Famous, etc., etc., etc. Please submit lively Cues that have all the appeal of the references, with authentic Indie Pop-based instrumentation, coupled with cool electro elements and sounds. Build your Cue around a catchy central melodic theme that grabs the attention of the audience rhythmically and melodically. All submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Instrumental Cues with buttoned/stinger endings are recommended. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please do NOT submit material for this pitch that s already signed by any other music libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 15, TAXI #S151115PC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - LIGHT, COMEDIC INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a UK-based Production Music Library with an impressive amount of great placements in both Film and TV. Give them well-crafted Cues that you d hear in shows like An Idiot Abroad, Man Vs. Food, Backpackers, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: It s worth emphasizing to writers that their samples need to sound realistic, as one of the issues we found was things sounded a little 'midi' in general. We know there won't be the resources for real instruments, but Round Robin samples, playing lines in separately/different velocities, panning and taking some time to treat the samples with some fx may all help. We are competing with libraries with live tracks (and we can and have competed successfully with tracks using samples), but this is why it's so important to us. We are looking for Cues for a new library album entitled Comedy Lite. It will be Instrumentals only, and they need to be at least 2 minutes long. This is music to sit behind light comedy programming. It is important tracks are not too over the top - the key here is that the music doesn t do too much of the comic heavy lifting, the pictures will do that. Also these may be sequences where things are more cheeky than out and out humorous. These are more tracks to sit behind reality TV, factual TV, etc. Light instrumentation often works, but don t feel limited. These tracks must be interesting & classy, but remain relatively neutral so they re applicable for a broad spectrum of scenes and get licensed frequently. Cheeky, lethargic and ploddy, quirky and curious can all work. Absolute highest quality samples only, please! Bad or unconvincing midi sounds will be rejected regardless how good the writing is. You heard the man, give him Cues that convey a light comedic quality, rather than an over the top cue. Submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with easy edit points and non-faded endings. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal on performance royalties, and an 80/20 split in the Writer s favor for any applicable download fees by clients from their Library, so please be sure the material you submit for this pitch is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 17, TAXI #Y151117LC CONTEMPORARY RAP/HIP-HOP BEATS with a sung and/or rapped Chorus section are needed by a Major Record Label for an Award-winning Rap Star who s working on a new record. Give them energetic Rap/Hip-Hop Beats that could be found on the same playlist as artists like Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, J. Cole, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: We need energetic Rap tracks with hard drums and big hooks that have the potential to crossover. They ll probably only use the chorus lyrics and instrumental track. Please submit original and innovative Instrumentals that are structured like a modern Hip Hop track, with an incredibly memorable chorus/hook that s sung/rapped by either a Male and/or Female vocal. Your submissions must be cutting-edge, with a slick production that will get this artist and label get excited about using your track. It s very likely that the artist and/or the producer will co-write on this. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD, include lyrics of the chorus section. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 18, TAXI #Y151118HB NEW LISTING - HYBRID, BIG BEAT TENSION INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by needed by a growing Music Library for placements on a number of popular TV Shows they re supplying music to. Please submit bombastic, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Cues that could commonly be heard in shows like Supergirl, Constantine, Once Upon A Time, etc., etc., etc. They re looking for Cues with BIG heart-pounding rhythms and orchestral instrumentation that creates an epic, 6

7 tension-laden piece. Try big tympani builds, dramatic cymbal crescendos, hard-hitting kodo or taiko drums, etc. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme, while adding and subtracting layers as your piece moves forward to add dynamics and keep it interesting. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes long with easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please don t submit material for this pitch that s already signed with any other libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 18, TAXI #Y151118HC NEW LISTING - TOP 40-Style INSTRUMENTAL CUES needed by the V.P. of a very large and successful Music Library with tons of great placements in Film, TV, and Commercials. They re hunting for polished, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the broadly stylistic range of Sugar by Maroon 5, Teenage Dream by Katy Perry, Price Tag by Jessie J, Shake it Off by Taylor Swift, etc., etc., etc. Give them energetic, danceable Cues that can add a lively energy and forward movement to a scene. Your submissions should be built around a central melodic motif that s immediately catchy, and add/subtract layers of instruments to keep the Cue dynamically interesting from start to finish. All submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Instrumental Tracks with short intros and buttoned/stinger endings are recommended. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please do NOT submit material for this pitch that s already signed by any other music libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 19, TAXI #S151119PC ORCHESTRAL UNDERSCORE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Gold-Plated A-List Music Licensing Company with a super impressive list of great placements in Film, TV, Commercials, and Trailers. We recently ran a similar opportunity as a TAXI Listing #Y150923UC, and they are eager to hear more! If you made a submission to that listing, please send different material this time around. Please submit authentic sounding, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of Composers like Alexander Desplat, Chris Bacon, Elliot Goldenthal, etc., etc., etc. Believability is the key component to this listing, so please be sure your submissions use very authentic sounding samples that sound like real musicians playing real instruments. The mood/emotion of your Cues can range, but it s important that it sticks to one singular mood or emotion from beginning to end. In other words, don t try to score an entire film in one piece. They prefer Cues that are one thing from top to bottom. Your submissions should focus on a simple melodic motif, while adding and subtracting instrumental layers as it progresses to keep it interesting and forward moving. Submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. Non-faded endings with a natural decay/ring out are recommended. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so please be sure the Instrumentals you submit for this pitch are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. Any sync fees will be split 50/50 with the Company. You ll get 100% of the Writer s share, and the Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit to this pitch. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 20, TAXI #Y151120UC NEW LISTING - ACTION-PACKED ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by an growing Music Library for placements on a number of TV Shows they re supplying music to. They re on the hunt for epic Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that you d hear in shows like The Arrow, Flash, Gotham, etc., etc., etc. Give them bombastic cues that get your heart pounding and adrenaline pumping, with impactful drums, full string sections, and big, triumphant horns. Your instrumentation should sound authentic, like a believable orchestra, played by real humans. Anything material that sounds stiff, synthetic, or MIDIdriven will NOT work for this pitch. Please submit Instrumental Cues that are at least 2 minutes in length. Easy edit points and non-faded, buttoned/stinger endings are needed for this pitch. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON- EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please don t submit material for this pitch that s already signed with any other libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, November 22, TAXI #S151122AC Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - ELECTRONIC DANCE INSTRUMENTAL CUES (EDM) are needed by the V.P. of a Music Licensing Company that gets tons of placements in TV Shows, Films, and Movie Trailers. Give them high-energy, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, etc., etc., etc. Please submit energetic Instrumental Cues that are well-crafted from start to finish, with engaging beats, exciting builds, cool hooks, and memorable melodies. Your submissions should be focused around a central melodic theme, while adding and subtracting different layers of instruments to keep your Cues from getting too repetitive or sounding too linear. Short intros, Easy Edit Points, and Non-Faded, buttoned/stinger endings will work best for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 90 seconds long. This Company offers both EXCLUSIVE and NON-EXCLUSIVE deals. The specific deal points will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you re inclined to do an Exclusive deal, please do NOT submit material for this pitch that s already signed by any other music libraries or publishers. You must own or control your Master and Composition to submit to this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 23, TAXI #Y151123EC NEW LISTING - ASIAN PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL CUES with a Simple Melody are needed by a busy Boutique Music Licensing Company that s feeding music directly to a travel-based TV Show. Give them well-crafted Instrumental Cues that could be heard in Shows like Bizarre Foods, Booze Traveler, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, etc., etc., etc. Give them relatively simple Cues that use a combination of ethnic Asian Percussion (from any region), with a simple melody that makes you feel like you re right there in whatever Asian city they happen to be visiting. Build your Cue around a simple melodic motif, while adding and subtracting various elements as it progresses to keep your Cue interesting, somewhat dynamic and not overly repetitive sounding. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Easy edit points are needed, and button/stinger endings are highly encouraged. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE agreement with a 50/50 split. The specific terms of this agreement will be determined directly between you and the Library. You must own or control your Master and Composition rights to pitch for this. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 25, TAXI #S151125AP NEW LISTING - EXPERIMENTAL DRONE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a 5-Star Music Library that s really eager to find great new material for their catalog. Give them heavily layered Cues in the general stylistic wheelhouse of acts like Roly Porter, Suum Cuique, Jar Moff, etc., etc., etc. Give theme cues that use interesting sounds and production techniques to create a layered mess of sound in a compelling, suspenseful, and unique way. This genre of music isn t known for structure or melody, so if you re confused as to what they re exactly looking for, please review the referenced artists for the avant-garde sound they need. Your submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share, and you ll get 100% of the Writer s share. You ll keep 100% of all rights of the original copyright and master. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit one to three Instrumental Cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM 7