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1 INDUSTRY LISTINGS ******************************************UPDATED 8/1/2012******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions *************************************************************************************************************** The Retirement Plan For Creative Musicians Dear Passengers, Invest Your Creativity, Earn Dividends from Your Music I wasn t kidding a few years ago when I first wrote about using your music as your retirement plan! TAXI member Stephen Baird must have listened, and the results he s had are pretty amazing. Read Stephen s letter and you ll see why I firmly believe that the success Stephen is enjoying is possible for every TAXI member who follows the path he took. I ll chime in at the end when you re done reading! M.L. Hey Michael, I hope you are well. I joined TAXI in September of 2007 with nothing more than Reason 2.5 and an old Roland keyboard from the 1980's. Until joining TAXI, I knew nothing about the Film/TV/Advertising market. Actually, I was quite the newbie. Now, nearly 5 years later, I'm in my second year of making a full time living writing for TV shows, commercials, promos, and movie trailers. Nearly every penny I have made can be traced back to TAXI. Either directly through a forward, or indirectly through people I have met at the Road Rally or on the TAXI forum. I'm really quite ecstatic with the way things have turned out. Not only am I making as much or more money than most of my friends, but I'm doing so via a career that I have dreamed about since I was a child. If it weren t for TAXI, I wouldn't have a music career. I can't even imagine what my life would be like right now. So, I'd just like to thank you for offering such a great service to aspiring musicians, composers, artists, and bands. Not just for the opportunities offered through the listings, but for creating such a great environment for musicians to learn and grow. You've definitely changed my life, and for that, I am forever grateful. Steve The W or ld s Lea ding In depe nden t A & R C om pa ny P.S. Below is a list of some of my placements. Most of these are in some way TAXI related. Forwards, collaborations, and/or personal referrals. [It s probably a good bet that many of the deals Stephen has listed below have been multiple placements! M.L.] Rob Dyrdek s Fantasy Factory (MTV) Parental Control (MTV) Real World Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat 2 (MTV) Teen Cribs (MTV) Cutthroat: The Challenge (MTV) Cutthroat: Rivals (MTV) 10 on Top (MTV) MTV Live (Canada) The Seven (MTV) My Super Sweet 16 (MTV) My Super Sweet 16 Sean Kingston Theme Song (MTV) I Used to Be Fat (MTV) When I Was 17 (MTV) Follow Me: The Search for the First MTV TJ (MTV) True Life (MTV) 1

2 Moving In (MTV) Diary of Facebook (MTV) The Dudesons in America (MTV2) Betheny s Getting Married (Bravo) Betheny Ever After (Bravo) Make It or Break It (ABC Family) Switched at Birth (ABC Family) The T.O. Show (VH1) What Chilli Wants (VH1) Plain Jane (CW) The Oprah Winfrey Show The Dr. Oz Show The Nate Berkus Show Promo Announcements (FOX) Access Hollywood Lets Make a Deal (CBS) US Alpine Skiing Championships World Series of Poker 37th Annual Peoples Choice Awards 38th Annual Peoples Choice Awards The Deal (BET) Being Terry Kennedy (BET) Auction Kings (Discovery) Wreck Chasers (Discovery) America Now (Raycom) Mel B It s a Scary World (Style) Who s Wedding is it Anyway? (Style) Giuliana & Bill (Style) Home Rules (HGTV) The Daily 10 (E!) Spin Crowd (E!) Target (TV3 New Zealand) Spy Wars (Science Channel) Fabulous Cakes (TLC) Unpoppables (TLC) Toddlers and Tiaras (TLC) Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix ski halfpipe (Versus & Fuel) Paul Mitchell Progression Session Snowboarding (Versus & Fuel) Visa U.S. Halfpipe Grand Prix Snowboarding (Versus & Fuel) Nature Valley Big Air Challenge (Versus & Fuel) UFC Countdown (Versus) Running Russell Simmons (Oxygen) Joan Knows Best (WE) Jump City Seattle (G4) Degrassi (Teen Nick (US)/Much Music Canada) Seriously Funny Kids (Lifetime) Instrumental for Raise the Debt Ceiling by Remy (featured on CNN, CBS, ABC, and BBC) Promo music for QUIRKY (Sundance Channel) The Rupaul Show (Logo) What Not to Wear (TLC) Tosh.0 (Comedy Central) The L.A. Complex (CW) Cuff'd (MTV) Bethenny Ever After Season 3 (Bravo) Fuck the Eighties (Independent Film) Top Shot (Promo) Insideout Beach Volleyball (Versus) Lens on Talent (BET) I Love Jenni (Mun 2) Made (MTV) Off Limits (Travel Channel) Outrageous Kid Parties (TLC) Rocco's Dinner Party (Style/Bravo) VMAs Revealed (MTV/MTV2) 40 Most Shocking Hip Hop Moments (VH1) Big Rich Texas (Style) Cars TV Bow Madness (Outdoor Channel) America's Got Talent (NBC) All On the Line (Sundance) The Rosie Show (OWN) Super Soul Sunday (OWN) Oprah's Life Class (OWN) Geek Love (TLC) American Weed (National Geographic) H8R (CW) Grimm (NBC) Commercials Publix Sunglasses Summer Sale 2010 Publix School Bell Back to School Sale 2010 SuperValu/Jewel Osco Spring Sale

3 Circle K Midwest Gotta Have a Froster Spring 2011 Circle K Midwest Coffee Fall 2011 Circle K Midwest "Polar Pop" Spring 2012 Gillette Adrian Brody Talks Style LG Lucid Phone Acme 2012 Monistat 2012 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection Program (Trailer) So let s talk about that retirement plan for a minute If Stephen accomplished all this, and is already making as much or more money than most of [his] friends in just 5 years, imagine how this list of placements will look in another 5 years! How much do you think he ll be earning 10 or 20 years down the road? And in his own words, he started out as a newbie knowing nothing about the Film/TV/Advertising market, and had VERY little gear! Now that Stephen s got momentum on his side, the more music he makes, the more placements per year he is likely to get, and the more income he will earn. Everybody Laughed at Me When I Wrote About Music as a Retirement Plan But Stephen Baird didn t! He took it seriously, and I have no doubt that he will absolutely retire comfortably on the money he makes with nothing more than his music! I remember meeting Stephen at the Road Rally three or four years ago. He told me how excited he was that he was starting to get placements for his music. He also told me that he discovered he could do genres of music he never thought possible. Click the link below to see a video of Stephen at the Rally. He s the guy in the green T shirt in the video thumbnails that are below this headline: Nobody Got Paid to Say This Stuff : ) Watch Stephen here! So now you know that it is entirely possible to make the transition from newbie to full time composer in just a few years. I just wanted you to see this in case you ever have days when you get discouraged and feel like giving up. Stephen is just one member who has shown us all that you CAN start out as a newbie with very little gear, and become a full time composer earning a very nice income. And remember, he began actually earning his income as a full time composer just THREE YEARS of being a TAXI member! And which two FREE tools does he mention using? The Road Rally and the TAXI Forum. What should you do to make sure you get all the advantages of being a TAXI member? Grab your TWO FREE seats at the Rally, and sign up for our incredibly helpful Forum. Both are FREE benefits, and all you need to do is click the buttons below to get started! 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 INDIE POP/ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS (with an Electro Pop feel) in the style of Lykke Li, Ellie Goulding, Little Boots, Santigold, etc., needed by a Music Licensing company that has had placements in Film/TV and Commercials. They re looking for HOOKY tracks that have a PLAYFUL, DANCEABLE, and MELODIC Indie sound, similar to the referenced artists, while remaining completely ORIGINAL. If you are submitting songs, be SURE your vocal performances are STRONG, with lyrics that are CLEVER and WELL WRITTEN. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! All tempos acceptable but Mid and Uptempos will SHINE! Broadcast quality only (good home recordings are fine). You must own 100% of your master recording and composition. Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened by a TAXI screener hand picked by the company on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, August 2, TAXI #Y120802PR INDIE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Grouplove, Arcade Fire, Young the Giant, etc., needed by a Music Library/Publisher with high profile TV and Advertising clients. Your songs should have a PASSIONATE, FIERY energy and a CREATIVE, UNIQUE approach similar to the referenced artists. Please listen to the references but, don t copy them they aren t looking for sound alikes! Be sure your vocal performance is CONFIDENT and lyrics are UNIVERSAL avoid featuring names, places, specific story lines that could conflict with a scene. Keep your vocal delivery friendly and distinctive Male or Female OK. While they prefer songs with vocals excellent instrumentals are also acceptable for this pitch. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! All tempos acceptable but Mid and Uptempos will SHINE! Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals 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, August 16, 3

4 2012. TAXI #S120816RI PRESIDENT of a Music Publishing Company/Music Library is looking for SUPER COOL INDIE ROCK SONGS in the style of Grouplove, Walk the Moon, Imagine Dragons, Now, Now, etc. The moods they re looking for are PASSIONATE, BRIGHT, ENERGETIC, and LIVELY. Songs MUST have a CONTEMPORARY Indie sound that is slightly EDGY and LEFT OF CENTER. Lyric THEMES and HOOKS must be smart and provide a unique twist on common themes in this genre. MID to UPTEMPO will work best, but they will consider downtempo if it s killer! Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! NO INSTRUMENTALS Songs with vocals ONLY! 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, August 20, TAXI #S120820IR AMBIENT INDIE ELECTRO/ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of M83, School of Seven Bells, I Break Horses, etc., needed by a Music Production Library for high profile film & TV clients. Songs MUST have the ETHEREAL, LUSH, HYPNOTIC quality and AHEAD OF THE CURVE Indie rock edge shared by the referenced artists. Be sure your songs have an ULTRA COOL aesthetic and can provide the right trance inducing mood for various scenes. Vocal performances should be DREAMY, SMOOTH, and reminiscent of the artists mentioned, however, they re not looking for sound alikes. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! Uptempos and Mid tempos preferred! MALE or FEMALE vocals OK! Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 21, TAXI #S120821RK NEW LISTING Successful LA Based Music Licensing Company looking for LIVELY ROCK or INDIE ROCK SONGS that focus on themes about BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES. QUOTING THE COMPANY: We re looking for radio ready songs with great production value. But what s really important is that you nail the overall theme! The song must sound CONTEMPORARY and FRESH. Think THE BLACK KEYS, WALK THE MOON or THE HEAVY. The perfect song will sound CELEBRATORY and FUN LOVING. IMPORTANT: Your song must have an overall positive sentiment! THINK: one year older, blowing out the candles, renewing our vows. No melancholy songs about aging or unhappy marriages! MALE AND FEMALE VOCALS ok for this pitch. Be sure to have instrumentals on hand in case they contact you. You must own or control 100% of the Master and Composition rights to submit for this listing. NO SAMPLES of other songs or artists can be incorporated into your track. Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. REMEMBER if you submit a song, please make sure you have an instrumental mix on the shelf and ready to go if your music gets picked. But NO need to submit an instrumental mix at this time. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, August 22, TAXI #S120822RK AAA/ Alternative /Modern Rock Listings (continued): NEW LISTING INDIE ROCK SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Florence + The Machine, Grouplove, Duke Spirit, and Young the Giant, needed by an Independent Music Publisher for Film/TV placements. They ll be looking for songs that have a SUPER HIP feel that can compete with the sound of the referenced artists, but with an approach all your own. Please listen to the references but don t copy them they aren t looking for sound alikes! If you do submit songs, be sure your vocal performance is CONVINCING and CONFIDENT. Aim for UNIVERSAL lyrics that can fit a variety of scenes avoid featuring names, places, specific story lines that could conflict with a scene. Both MALE and FEMALE vocals OK. Instrumental performance (for both instrumentals and songs) should sound like a real band they re NOT looking for library tracks, so keep that in mind. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! MID to UPTEMPO tracks are needed for this pitch. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, August 24, TAXI #S120824IR NEW LISTING INDIE ROCK SONGS in the style of Future Starts Slow by The Kills, needed by an A List Music Licensing Agent pitching material to a MAJOR network that focuses on teen oriented shows. QUOTING THE AGENT: I m looking for a certain type of Modern, Indie Rock sound without being too hard or brash. We re NOT looking for sound alikes. Be sure your vocal performance is CONFIDENT and lyrics are UNIVERSAL avoid featuring names, places, specific story lines that could conflict with a scene. Make sure your vocal delivery is UNIQUE but ACCESSIBLE MALE or FEMALE ok for this one! Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! All tempos acceptable but Mid and Uptempos will SHINE! 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 a TAXI screener handpicked by the company and must be received no later than Friday, August 24, TAXI #S120824RK QUIRKY INDIE POP/ROCK SONGS with VOCALS in the style range of Jonsi, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Of Monsters and Men, etc., needed by an established Music Publisher in LA who has secured TONS of Film/TV placements for many TAXI members. They re looking for songs that STAY TRUE to the creative INDIE sound! They re not looking for your run of the mill Pop songs Make sure your songs capture the BELIEVABILITY and AUTHENTICITY of a real Indie artist/band. Songs submitted should have CREATIVE instrumentation, CLEVER songwriting, MEMORABLE melodies, and a DISTINCT vocal signature. Lyric themes should revolve around Love, Life, Celebration, Having a Great Day, and that Get up and Go attitude! MID to UPTEMPO ONLY! MALE or FEMALE vocals OK! NO INSTRUMENTALS! Excellent performances are absolutely ESSENTIAL! Broadcast Quality is necessary (excellent home recordings will be okay). They offer a non exclusive, 50/50 split deal you keep your original copyrights. 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, August 27, TAXI #S120827PR ENERGTIC INDIE POP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Neon Trees, Gentlemen Hall, Matt & Kim, etc., needed by a Music Library/Publisher with high profile TV and Advertising clients. They re looking for FUN, BRIGHT tracks with FRESH, MEMORABLE chorus hooks that can add impact to a range of scenes. Please listen to the references but, as always, don t copy them they aren t looking for sound alikes! While they prefer songs with vocals excellent instrumentals are also acceptable for this pitch. Be sure your vocal performance is strong, and you have RELATABLE themes, MEMORABLE hooks, and UNIVERSAL lyrics. Instrumentation and vocal performances must be top notch! UPTEMPOS preferred, but Midtempo could work if it sounds great! MALE or FEMALE vocals OK! Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 28, TAXI #S120828IP NEW LISTING ALT/INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTALS in the style of The Apache Relay, Margot and the Nuclear So and So s, Miniature Tigers, Portugal. the Man, etc., needed by a very successful Production Music Library that licenses music to virtually ALL Major TV Networks. Instrumentals submitted MUST have a COOL and INDIE, left of center sound, similar to the style of the referenced artists. Instrumentals submitted MUST capture the Alt/Indie Rock aesthetic, with tones and melodies that are INTERESTING and CATCHY. The mood of your instrumentals can vary, but shouldn t be too aggressive or intense. This listing isn t an any Rock will do kind of request, so please review the referenced artists before submitting. Intros should be short and get straight to the point! Button endings are needed, NO fade outs. MID to UPTEMPO ONLY! NO vocals, instrumentals ONLY! You must own or control 100% of the Master and Publishing rights to submit for this listing. Instrumental presentation must be top notch! Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 28, TAXI #Y120828AR 4

5 PASSIONATE ALT ROCK SONGS in the style of Linkin Park to Lostprophets, etc., needed by a Production Music Library that specializes in high profile TV and Film placements. Songs submitted MUST capture the HIGH ENERGY, HOSTILE vibe of the referenced artists while remaining ORIGINAL and UNIQUE. Lyric themes should be INTROSPECTIVE yet EMPOWERING. BIG CHORUS HOOKS and POWERFUL instrumental performances are a must have. Songs could have some electronic elements, effect laden guitars, or Hip Hop elements as long as they re appropriate for the style and don t overwhelm it Keep the aggressive Rock edge up front! Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! Broadcast quality needed (excellent 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 CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, August 29, TAXI #Y120829AR NEW LISTING ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONGS in the range of The Black Keys to Muse, etc., needed by a Music Supervisor of a widely popular show on a premium cable network. Songs submitted should have a CONTEMPORARY Alt Rock sound with STRONG, DRIVING melodies, VIVID lyrics, DYNAMIC vocal performances, and a production STYLE that rivals current Alt Rock hits. Your track will be used to add energy, mood or atmosphere to a scene so keep your sound and delivery COMPELLING and MOOD SETTING! Lyrics must be broadcast ready AVOID explicit imagery or references to specific NAMES, PLACES or BRANDS. MALE or FEMALE VOCALS are okay. ALL TEMPOS and MOODS are accepted. Excellent performances are absolutely ESSENTIAL. SONGS ONLY NO Instrumentals. Broadcast quality needed (great sounding home recordings are OK). Estimated Licensing fee: $1k $2k all in. Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener hand picked by the Supervisor and must be received no later than Friday, August 31, TAXI #S120831AR 90s INDIE ROCK ARTISTS/BANDS in the style of Urge Overkill, Screaming Trees, The Pixies, etc., needed by a successful Music Placement Company with loads of Film and TV clients. QUOTING THE COMPANY: I want artists/bands who are interested in working closely with one agent who will work to develop artists to the music supervision community. We re looking for a potentially long term and mutually beneficial relationship. That being said, this isn t a one off type opportunity. This company is looking for bands/artists that can show that they have a catalog full of songs that can be used for various placements, so we are asking that you submit 2 to 3 songs per submission. Be SURE songs have a 90s sound similar to the referenced artists. Songs must be appropriate for scenes in film or TV, meaning no expletives. Stick to universal lyrics no specific storylines or mentions of names, dates, places, etc. They do a 50/50 deal in licensing fees and 100% of the public performance royalties go to the artist/band. They do not re title and they do not take any publishing! There is no term limit, but they do ask for exclusivity on the song as an agent. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings will be fine). Please submit TWO 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, September 10, TAXI #S120910IR Adult Contemporary Listings (also see Pop listings, etc.): TENDER ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the style of Bruce Hornsby, Bryan Adams, etc., needed for a recently Signed Male Artist on an Independent Label looking for a breakout HIT! Songs submitted MUST have a CREATIVE lyric theme, SOLID song structure, and MEMORABLE chorus hooks! This male artist is an accomplished piano player, so it s a plus if you feature this instrument but not necessary. Piano or Acoustic guitar driven songs will both work here. Be sure your song is structurally WELL DEVELOPED, with POWERFUL MELODIC HOOKSand DYNAMICS that sustain interest throughout LYRICALLY THINK: SENTIMENTAL, NOSTALGIC, SWEET lyrics that tell a story. QUOTING THE SOURCE: Lyrics shouldn t be overtly Christian or Praise & Worship but must be PG and family friendly. Remember, they re looking for a HIT that can reach out to a wide audience so CROSSOVER potential is very important! Avoid clichés and give your lyric themes a fresh coat of paint! Vocal and Instrumental presentation must be top notch! 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, August 8, TAXI #S120808AC PASSIONATE ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS (with a Pop feel) in the style of Adele, Train, Kelly Clarkson, etc., needed by a worldwide Music Publisher providing music for high profile films and TV networks. He ll be looking for FRESH, CONTEMPORARY MELODIES, with MEMORABLE lyric hooks, and VIVID lyric imagery. Songs MUST have a PERSONAL, HONEST, and COMPELLING vibe that will set the mood for a scene. Your instrumentation MUST sound CURRENT and fit within the style of the referenced artists. Lyrics must be Universal don't get too specific with names, locations, etc. Vocal and instrumental performances must be top notch! MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. All tempos accepted. NO INSTRUMENTALS songs with vocals 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. Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS by the owner of the company NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, August 9, TAXI #Y120809AC Americana/Alt Country/Folk Listings PRESIDENT of a Music Publishing Company/Music Library is looking for AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Head and the Heart, Of Monsters and Men, James Vincent McMorrow, The Secret Sisters, etc. Songs MUST share the PASSIONATE and RURAL sound of the referenced artists, without being a sound alike. Instrumentation must sound AUTHENTIC to the genre and in keeping with the referenced artists. Be sure your vocal performances are INTIMATE and EARTHY. Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). All TEMPO welcome. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! NO INSTRUMENTALS Songs with vocals ONLY! 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, August 17, TAXI #S120817AM NEW LISTING A LIST MUSIC SUPERVISOR NEEDS ALT COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Ryan Adams, Matt Nathanson, Gram Parkinson, or Justin Townes Earle, etc., for this VERY POPULAR TELEVISION SERIES returning for its second season. This Music Supervisor uses LOTS of music, averaging 7 10 songs per episode! They also do MULTIPLE SHOWS for network and cable as well as film, so if it s a good song and not right for this show, they may use it for another. DON T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY! This supervisor is ONLY looking for REALLY GOOD SONGS with a CONTEMPORARY SOUND AND A UNIQUE CATCHY HOOK. They ll be looking for songs that can be used to enhance a scene, so be sure your songs provide a mood setting quality similar to the referenced artists. Songs should have UNIVERSAL LYRICS (no specific names, places, or specific storylines). Make sure lyrics are simple and general enough to work for a wide variety of different scenes, as well as under dialog. MALE and FEMALE vocals are acceptable and ALL TEMPOS are welcome. Production must be professional with solid arrangements. You must own or control 100% of the rights to the Master Recording, This is direct to the music supervisor so you will KEEP 100% of the income. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings will be 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 Wednesday, August 22, TAXI #S120822AC NEW LISTING ALT COUNTRY/AMERICANA BAND/ARTISTS in the style of Good Old War, Middle Brothers, Delta Spirit, etc., needed by a successful Music Placement Company with loads of Film and TV clients. QUOTING THE COMPANY: We re not looking for old sounding Country or Americana, but cool contemporary bands with a Country or Americana twist. We want artists/bands who are interested in working closely with one agent who will work to develop artists to the music supervision community. We re looking for a potentially long term and mutually beneficial relationship. This company is looking for bands/artists that have a deep catalog that will work for Film or TV, so we are asking you to submit 2 to 3 songs per submission. Songs must be appropriate for scenes in film or TV, meaning no expletives. Universal lyrics are imperative no specific storylines or mentions of names, dates, places, etc. They do a 50/50 deal in licensing fees and 100% 5

6 of the public performance royalties go to the artist/band. They do not re title and they do not take any publishing! There is no term limit, but they do ask for exclusivity on the song as an agent. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings will be fine). Please submit TWO 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 Thursday, September 13, TAXI #S120913AM Blues Listings BLUES SONGS in the style of the Laith Al Saadi, Tommy Castro, Tinsley Ellis, Debbie Davies, etc., needed by the PRESIDENT of a Music Publishing Company/Music Library. They re looking for memorable vocals with a confident, signature Blues style. STELLAR instrumental performances with plenty of attitude, and COMPELLING Blues oriented storylines are a must. They are NOT looking for solo acoustic Blues performances, so be sure to submit full band performances ONLY! Production should feature ELECTRIC guitar, similar to the instrumental arrangement of the artists referenced. Universal lyrics are a must (no featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene). Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! NO INSTRUMENTALS Songs with vocals ONLY! 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 Thursday, August 16, TAXI #S120816BL Contemporary Christian Listings (also see Country, Americana listings, etc.): CHRISTIAN COUNTRY SONGS (with overt Christian lyrics) in the style of Hunter Erwin, Susie McEntire Luchsinger, Danny Ray Harris, etc., for a Nashville based Independent Label with a Publishing arm. Songs submitted should be INSPIRATIONAL, with a SOLID story as the foundation. They re looking for songs that have a STRONG Christian message, NOT Mainstream/Pop crossover songs. Themes can range from your relationship with God, Salvation, Thankfulness to God, reconciliation, and forgiveness, etc. Be sure to provide a fresh angle on your theme; make listeners hear it as if for the first time. POWERFUL lyric HOOKS, BIG CHORUSES, and a SOLID STRUCTURE, are all needed for this listing. MALE or FEMALE vocals OK. All tempos will be considered but be sure your melody and lyric style are commercially competitive in the Christian Country market. Excellent demos are necessary in order to pitch your song in the most powerful and effective way. Vocal and Instrumental presentation must be top notch! 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 Thursday, August 9, TAXI #S120809CC Contemporary Christian Listings (continued): TAXI 201 SENTIMENTAL, CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGS in the style of Steven Curtis Chapman, David Crowder Band, The Crabb Family, etc., needed by a prominent Nashville based Publisher for compilation projects. They re looking for songs with INSPIRATIONAL lyrics that are easy to relate to, are not overtly Christian, and have the potential for CROSSOVER success. POWERFUL lyric HOOKS, BIG CHORUSES, SOLID STRUCTURE, and a FULLY DEVELOPED sound are all needed for this opportunity. MALE or FEMALE vocals accepted. Everything from ballads to up tempos will be considered but melody and lyric style must be current and commercially competitive in the Christian market. Excellent demos are necessary in order to pitch your song in the most powerful and effective way. Please submit one to three songs per CD or online, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Wednesday, August 22, TAXI #S120822CC Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.): A LIST MUSIC SUPERVISOR NEEDS CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS in the style of Sugarland, Scotty McCreery, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban, etc, for a Popular returning television series. This Music Supervisor uses LOTS of music, averaging 7 10 songs per episode! The key to this listing is a MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOUND in the vein of the chart topping artists mentioned above. This listing is looking for GREAT SONGS with STRONG HOOKS, and a MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOUND. The bar is HIGH, so submit your best work, featuring contemporary Country song lyrics, melody, and production. This supervisor needs songs that can add energy, mood, or atmosphere to a scene. Lyrics should be UNIVERSAL avoid featuring a name, place, or specific, detailed storyline that might conflict with a scene. MALE and FEMALE vocals and all tempos are acceptable. NO Instrumentals! Production must be top notch with solid arrangements. You must own or control 100% of the rights to the song AND MASTER RECORDING. (Songs recorded under the Musician s Union Demo Contract will not work for this listing.) This is direct to the music supervisor so you will KEEP 100% of the income. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent 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 ONLY by a person handpicked by the music supervisor NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, August 3, TAXI #Y120803CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS a la Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, etc., needed by the PRESIDENT of a VERY Successful Music Publishing Company/Music Library. Moods can range from UPLIFTING, WARM, PLAYFUL, to REFLECTIVE. He ll be looking for songs that can add emotion, energy, or atmosphere when put to picture. Be sure your LYRICS and THEMES are RELATABLE and UNIVERSAL. NO featured names, places, brands, or detailed story lines that could conflict with the scene. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Your demo presentation must be top notch, both vocally and instrumentally! You MUST own or control 100% of your master recording and publishing. MALE or FEMALE vocals are fine for this pitch! NO INSTRUMENTALS Songs with vocals ONLY! 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, August 10, TAXI #S120810CO NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY POP COUNTRY SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS in the style of Sugarland, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum, etc., needed by a boutique Music Publisher to pitch to an ICONIC Female artist. Be sure your songs are CONTEMPORARY with lyrics that have substance They re NOT looking for cutsey, juvenile themes for this one. They re looking for HIT songs that have ENGAGING and MEMORABLE melodies, and lyrics with VIVID IMAGERY, so please send your best! This is a HUGE artist, so be sure your songs have a SOLID STRUCTURE and stylistically match the artists referenced. MID to UPTEMPOS ONLY, no ballads. Make sure your demo really sells the song s concept and vibe. Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! 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, August 17, TAXI #S120817CO NEW LISTING CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY POP SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS in the range of Kellie Pickler to Carrie Underwood, needed by a boutique Music Publisher to pitch to an American Idol runner up working on her debut album. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We re looking uptempo hits with age appropriate lyrics. Not looking for themes about drinking or anything explicit. Songs submitted should have STRONG melodies, MEMORABLE lyrics, and above all, share the Contemporary sound and style of the referenced artists. Your songs MUST also have a big, fresh CHORUS HOOK and a strong PAYOFF along with compelling, relatable lyric themes. UPTEMPO SONGS ONLY, NO Mids or Ballads. Radio ready songs with HIT POTENTIAL are ESSENTIAL! Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! 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, August 20, TAXI #S120820PC CONTEMPORARY POP/COUNTRY SONGS with FEMALE VOCALS in the style of Kellie Pickler, Trisha Yearwood, Sara Evans, etc., needed by a boutique Music Publisher to pitch to an ICONIC Female artist. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We need songs that aren t too young, sexy, or songs that make her seem old. In other words, make her sound contemporary but give her something with substance to sing. They re looking for HIT songs that have ENGAGING and MEMORABLE melodies with lyrics that have VIVID IMAGERY and a WELL DEVELOPED theme. This is a HUGE artist, so be sure your song has a SOLID STRUCTURE and is in keeping with the artists referenced. Make sure your demo really sells the song s concept and vibe. All tempos accepted, but MID to UPTEMPO songs will work best! Ballads MUST be excellent! Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All 6

7 submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, August 23, TAXI #S120823PC Dance/Electronic Listings ELECTRO DANCE SONGS with VOCALS or INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Justice, MSTRKRFT, DJ Mehdi, Mr. Flash, etc., needed by an LA based Indie Label looking to expand their roster. Songs submitted MUST be CONTEMPORARY, with SOLID arrangements that utilize CURRENT sounds and production techniques. If you do submit a song with vocals, be SURE they re reminiscent of the type of vocals you d hear in this genre. Moods and tempos can vary so long as your electronic grooves remain infectiously danceable with potent, WELL DEFINED hooks. CUTTING EDGE production is essential for this request! NO samples from other artist s recordings MUST be ALL original material. MOOD, STYLE, and TEMPO may vary but MUST remain CURRENT and COMPETITIVE in this genre. Instrumental presentation must be top notch! Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 7, TAXI #S120807ED TRIP HOP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Massive Attack, Kerli, Portishead, Tricky, etc., needed by a Music Licensing company that has had placements in Film/TV and Commercials. They ll be looking for songs and/or instrumentals with a HIP, CURRENT sound that can add atmosphere, energy, or mood to picture. Tracks submitted MUST have INNOVATIVE instrumentation, INVENTIVE programming techniques, and an overall AHEAD OF THE CURVE sound. If you do submit songs, be sure your vocal performances are SPOT ON, with compelling lyric themes. MALE or FEMALE vocals will work for this one! All tempos accepted, but DOWN to MIDS will work best! You must own 100% of your master recording and composition. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent sounding home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, August 10, TAXI #Y120810TH Dance/Electronica (continued): HOUSE SONGS with a REGGAETON INFLUENCE (Moombahton) in the style of Dillon Francis, needed by an LA based Indie Label looking for material for a compilation project. This genre is a FUSION of House and Reggaeton and is generally within the BPM range of Make sure your submissions have HEAVY percussive elements, THICK basslines, and DRAMATIC buildups. Your tracks must have a Latin roots feel combined with a CONTEMPORARY Urban/Dance sound. THINK: Tracks that have a two step pulse! Clearly we don t expect tons of submissions for this listing, so this might be a great opportunity to create a track that could work! Be sure to check out the referenced artist! Instrumentals or songs with vocals could work for this one! NO samples from other artists recordings MUST be original material. Instrumental presentation must be top notch! Please submit one to three instrumentals and/or songs online or per CD, include lyrics (if applicable). All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 14, TAXI #Y120814MO NEW LISTING INVENTIVE DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Zomboy, Excision, Skrillex, etc., needed by a Music Production Library for high profile film & TV clients. Instrumentals submitted MUST have a CURRENT Dubstep sound, similar to the referenced artists. As always, DO NOT rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a guide for TEMPO, TEXTURE, TONE, and VIBE. Your submissions MUST capture ENERGETIC and SYNCOPATED rhythms that are synonymous with this highly current genre. AUTHENTIC Dubstep needed please don t submit dated Electronic music. NO VOCALS, INSTRUMENTALS ONLY! NO samples, ORIGINAL instrumentals ONLY! Broadcast quality is needed (excellent 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 CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, August 16, TAXI #Y120816DS PULSING DUBSTEP SONGS and INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Zomboy, Kill The Noise, Skrillex, etc., needed by an Independent Music Publisher for Film/TV placements. Songs and/or Instrumentals submitted MUST have a CONTEMPORARY Dubstep sound, similar to the referenced artists. As always, DO NOT rip off the referenced artists in any way, shape or form! Use them ONLY as a guide for TEMPO, TEXTURE, TONE, and VIBE. Be sure your submissions capture the INTENSE syncopation and DISJOINTED rhythms of this contemporary genre. AUTHENTIC Dubstep needed please don t submit dated Electronic music. Songs with vocals are accepted but vocal delivery must be in keeping with the genre. No profanity and nothing too obscure. Be sure your lyrics are UNIVERSAL. MALE or FEMALE vocals OK. Broadcast quality is needed (excellent home recordings are fine.) Please submit one to three songs and/or instrumentals 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, August 23, TAXI #S120823DB PLAYFUL INDIE ELECTRO POP ARTISTS/BANDS in the style of Dragonette, Chew Lips, Kids of 88, French Horn Rebellion, etc., needed by Independent Label and Music Publisher who has already signed several TAXI writers. This label has a solid International and US presence and is truly focused on the independent musician! They also have lots of recent placements on major TV networks, Indie films, and Ads. They re interested in artists/bands that have DISTINCTIVE melodies, slightly LEFT OF CENTER lyrics, and a UNIQUE yet ACCESSIBLE vocal style! Be sure your submissions fit within the framework of the referenced artists, yet still have an ORIGINAL sound of their own! All tempos and track lengths accepted. MALE or FEMALE vocals are OK. Be sure to attach your PHOTO/BIO we must have it in order to send your material on to this label! Broadcast quality is needed (or excellent home recordings). 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 ONLY NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 28, TAXI #Y120828EP NEW LISTING DANCE/ELECTRONICA SONGS in the style of Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Solveig, Kerli, etc., needed by a worldwide Music Publisher providing music for high profile films and TV networks. He ll be looking for HIGH QUALITY productions that have an ULTRA COOL and FRESH sound similar to the referenced artists. Songs must be HIGH ENERGY, with INFECTIOUS GROOVES, GREAT SONGWRITING, and an OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION. Lyric themes may vary, but should be UNIVERSAL enough to fit with a variety of scenes. Vocal and instrumental performance must be top notch! MALE and FEMALE vocals are welcome. UPTEMPOS ONLY for this pitch! Songs with VOCALS ONLY, no instrumentals. No uncleared samples or profanity. Broadcast quality please (excellent home recordings are okay). Please submit one to three songs online or per CD, include lyrics if applicable. All submissions will be screened on a YES/NO BASIS NO CRITIQUES FROM TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, September 6, TAXI #Y120906DA NEW LISTING President of a Legendary Indie Label with Major Distribution looking for AHEAD OF THE CURVE DUBSTEP ARTISTS in the style of Skrillex, Porter Robinson, Zomboy, Deadmau5, etc., to expand their roster. QUOTING THE PRESIDENT: Skrillex and Deadmau5 rule this genre, and we re looking for Dubstep songs and composers that can compete with those artists to gain attention from DJ s and Dubsteppers! He ll be looking for WORLD CLASS production abilities from artists that stay true to the genre. This company is also looking for a SOLID work ethic so show that you are an active artist out playing clubs and getting press on your own. An established fan base and touring experience are a BIG plus so be sure to include this in your strong, industry friendly BIO. Vocal and Instrumental demo performance 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 TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, September 14, TAXI #S120914DS Folk Listings (also see Americana, Blues Listings, etc.): 7

8 AUTHENTIC FOLK SONGS (recorded prior to 1975) in the style of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bob Dylan etc., needed by a Highly Successful Publisher of PERIOD Music for FILM & TV Licensing. This company has been a HUGE go to publisher for some SUPER POULAR TV shows and they get TONS of AWESOME placements! Several TAXI members have recently signed deals in the $10,000 Plus range!!! IMPORTANT: They are NOT looking for newly recorded tracks that made to sound old. They will ONLY take SONGS that were actually recorded back in the day and have copyright dates that prove it (1975 or earlier)! Your name (not your friend s name) needs to be on the copyright! This is a GREAT opportunity to dust off those old masters that you never thought would see the light of day! TAXI TIP: Just because they re looking for OLD ish music, doesn t mean they re interested in mediocre material. Their bar is still high! MALE or FEMALE vocals 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 Thursday, August 2, TAXI #Y120802FO NEW LISTING FOLK INSTRUMENTALS Both Contemporary and Traditional ranging from Woody Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, to more contemporary acts like Bon Iver, James Vincent McMorrow, Fleet Foxes, etc., needed by a Production Company/Music Library that places music in both Film and TV. Instrumentation and arrangements MUST sound BELIEVABLE and AUTHENTIC they re NOT looking for anything synthetic or MIDI sounding. Keep your instrumentation LIGHT, ACOUSTIC, and ORGANIC. Tempo and Mood may vary, but must be dynamic and able to enhance the energy of a dramatic scene. Excellent performances and recordings are a must. INSTRUMENTALS ONLY! Broadcast Quality is needed (excellent 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 Wednesday, August 29, TAXI #S120829FI Gospel Listings (also see Country, Contemporary Christian Listings, etc.): HEARTFELT COUNTRY GOSPEL SONGS with MALE VOCALS in the style of Guy Penrod, Jeff and Shari Easter, Gordon Mote needed for a recently Signed Male artist on a Nashville based independent label looking for a breakout HIT! They ll be looking for SINCERE songs that deliver HUGE chorus hooks, MEMORABLE melodies, and PASSIONATE lyrics with a Christian sensibility. LYRICALLY THINK: Inspirational and conversational lyrics that are easy to relate to, something with a strong CHURCH feel, but with the potential for CROSSOVER commercial success. (Check out the referenced artists to get an idea of the lyric style they want to hear.) Musically, they need CLEAR structure and STRONG melodies, with a vocal presence in the vein of the artists referenced. MALE vocals ONLY! Vocal and instrumental demo presentation must be top notch! 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, August 7, TAXI #S120807CG SOUTHERN GOSPEL SONGS in the style of Gaither Vocal Band, Canton Junction, etc. needed by a WELL RESPECTED Nashville based Publisher for compilation projects. Songs submitted should have HUGE melodic choruses and plenty of vocal harmonies. They re looking for lyric themes that focus on Praising the Lord, thankfulness to God, reconciliation, forgiveness, etc. Instrumentation should be in the general range of the referenced artists. Mid to uptempo songs will be preferable here, but ballads will be considered if the quality is undeniable. Excellent demos are necessary in order to sell the song in the most powerful and effective way. MALE or FEMALE vocals 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, August 27, TAXI #Y120827SG Instrumental Listings DRAMATIC NEWS INSTRUMENTAL CUES needed by a Film/TV Publisher for placement in News programs. THINK: shows such as 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Extra, etc. They ve placed music in shows on HBO, ABC, NBC, FX, the Discovery Channel, the Sundance Film Channel, and the Learning Channel, as well as in films The recommended length for these cues is :60 to 3:00. They asked us to be extra selective when screening for this project. This company offers a standard publishing contract, where they assume the publishing rights to the track and the composer keeps the writer s share of the income/royalties. License fees are split with the composer on a per project basis. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. 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, August 2, TAXI #S120802IC FEEL GOOD POP INSTRUMENTALS in the style of Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, etc., needed by a Music Production Company for a high profile entertainment new show. He s asking for tracks with a POSITIVE, UPLIFTING, GOOD TIME feel and a CONTEMPORARY DANCE BEAT. Tracks submitted MUST be in keeping with the artists referenced while showcasing your CURRENT production/programming skills, STRONG composition, and SOLID recording techniques. As always, DO NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists. Use them only as a guide for production STYLE, TEMPO, and MOOD. They ve asked that you keep your instrumentals around 2 minutes in length. IMPORTANT QUOTING THE SOURCE: I m not looking for one off placements from composers but consistent writers. No matter how great the instrumental might be I will not do a deal for 1 song. I ll consider 5 tracks, but 10 would be preferred. That being said, obviously you won t have to submit 5 to 10 tracks for this listing but must have the catalogue and work ethic to back it up. If you don t have an extensive list of credits, it s okay... but be sure to attach your Bio and include anything that might show your ability to turn around material quickly and professionally. EXCELLENT performances are ESSENTIAL and broadcast quality is needed for this one. Please submit THREE instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Thursday, August 2, TAXI #S120802PI BOMBASTIC DUBSTEP INSTRUMENTAL CUES in the style of Skrillex, Nero, Deadmau5, Rusko, etc., needed by a Film/TV for placement in Major Film/TV opportunities. QUOTING THE SOURCE: We re aiming for the bigger and more dramatic drops that would be effective in trailers. Cues need to be no longer than 90 seconds in length. Tempos should be in the BPM range of THINK: Tightly coiled beats, with overwhelming bass lines, syncopated drum patterns, and dramatic drops. Remember your music will be used to add energy, atmosphere and emotion to a scene keep things focused and intriguing! Instrumentation, samples, and programming must be top notch! Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are OK). Please submit one to three cues online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Friday, August 3, TAXI #S120803DI AMBIENT CHILLOUT INSTRUMENTALS in the range of Air, Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, Blockhead, etc., needed by a Film/TV Publisher looking for new material to pitch to a variety of popular shows. This company has placed music in shows on Major Network and Cable TV as well as films so this is a great opportunity to get your music heard! Instrumentals submitted should be similar in style to the artists referenced, while featuring a FRESH and CURRENT approach. A cutting edge production style, using current sounds and techniques, is important. THINK: Cool grooves, and melodies that could set the perfect mood for a hip, atmospheric scene. Instrumentals ONLY! Instrumental presentation must be top notch! They asked us to be extra selective when screening for this project. This company offers a standard publishing contract, where they assume the publishing rights to the track and the composer keeps the writer s share of the income/royalties. License fees are split with the composer on a per project basis. Broadcast quality needed [excellent home recordings are OK]. Please submit one to three instrumentals per CD/online. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than Monday, August 6, TAXI #S120806CI MID TEMPO POP/ROCK to HOT A/C ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTAL CUES in the style of Train, and other Hot AC bands, needed by a Film/TV Publisher looking for new material to pitch to a variety of popular TV shows. This company has a stellar track record of placements in shows on both Major TV Networks and Films. QUOTING THE COMPANY: Shows like Extreme Makeover might be the best reference I could give. Cues need to be no longer than 90 seconds in length. TAXI TIP: Reviewing reality shows in the vein of Extreme Makeover and the acoustic cues they use will give you a solid idea as to the type of cues this company is looking for! Instrumentation, samples, and programming must be top notch! Broadcast quality needed (excellent home recordings are OK). Please submit one 8