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1 T A X I INDUSTRY LISTINGS *******************************************UPDATED 11/1/2016******************************************* TAXI, 5010 N. Parkway Calabasas, Suite 200, Calabasas, CA Please call if you have problems or questions Dear Passengers, Get 1,500 Cues Signed in 5 Years True Story! For those of you coming to the Road Rally in just a few days, I want to give you a heads up that for the One-to-One Mentoring sessions, you should bring the music you want to play for the Industry Professional on your phone, ipad, or laptop. The Mentors will have headphones, but not CD players. We do recommend giving your music to industry execs and collaborators you meet at the Rally on CD. Yeah, we know they seem pretty old school, but a lot of people don t like inserting USB drives into their computers for fear of viruses. Can t say that I blame them! Virtually everything you need to know about the Road Rally is on this page: If this is your first Rally, scroll down the colored tabs to Rally Questions Answered/ FAQs and read that document! Seriously, it will make your Rally experience so much better! This Rally is going to be special in that it really takes a more cradle to grave approach. We re offering everything you need to know if you re just starting, to improving as an intermediate, and showing you how to get a lot more of your music licensed if you re already a pro! We ve got more stuff for performing artists, more songwriting classes, more feedback sessions for your music, and more evidence to show you that you really can build a nice, safe retirement with your music if you really want to! If you REALLY want to get inspired, read this great story from a regular guy, who s probably a lot like you! Here s a little tease I'm beyond thrilled to have hit this major milestone in my life. Five years ago I had no idea what the hell I was doing. Four years ago I had landed a few deals. Three years ago I got my first placements. Last year my royalties crept into the thousand-dollar range. And this year, well, it's just exponential growth. And to think that I - probably like a lot of you - thought it would never happen for me... Hell, I'm just a dude in Boise Idaho who had no connections anywhere. But I had a dream. And I had Taxi. I now have over 1,500 cues signed to 20 different libraries. My music has been on over 100 TV shows spanning I-have-no-idea-how-many networks. Yep, that s just a little piece of true story, and you ll probably meet him at the Road Rally. Congratulations to my friend you re about to read about. I could not be more proud of him! Read it now! See you in a few days, 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! ********************************************************************************************************************************** Adult Contemporary Listings ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONGS with some crossover appeal and Female Vocals are needed by an A&R Executive at Major Record Label for a great, vocally powerful artist that s working on her sophomore album. They re looking for soulful, vocally powerful Songs in All-Tempos that could be found on a playlist with awesome artists like: Kelly Clarkson: Rachel Platten: Elle King: Adele: 1

2 Please submit songs with top-notch writing, strong vocal melodies, and a hit-worthy, hook-driven chorus. They mentioned your songs should have some edge, so having a little sass in your lyric and vocal performance would be a good thing. Your demo should be competitive enough to get the label and the artist excited about cutting your song. 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 Label and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 1st, TAXI #S161101AC NEW LISTING - HOT A/C SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed for several $1,000, NON-Exclusive, Direct-to Music Supervisor placements in a new Reality TV Show. They re looking for current-sounding Songs in All Tempos that could be found on a Top-40 playlist with artists/acts like (but not limited to) Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Adele, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the references they gave us to get in the broad stylistic wheelhouse of what would work well in this show: Don t by Ed Sheeran: Animals by Maroon 5: Send My Love by Adele: Give them songs that sound like a believable Top 40 cut, with attention-grabbing melodies, awesome hooks, and a really strong chorus. Lyric themes are NOT a huge focus for this pitch, but they should still be well-crafted, universally appealing, and PG-Rated. Please try to avoid references to specific names, places, dates, times, and brands. 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 vibe. The estimated license fee is $1,000. This is a Direct-To-Supervisor placement, so you ll keep 100% of your Master and Copyright ownership, plus you ll also get 100% of the sync fee and applicable performance royalties. You must own or control the Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. 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 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, November 19th, TAXI #S161119AC Christian Listings NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGS with plenty of Pop crossover appeal and Male Vocals are needed by are needed by a hard-working, Nashville-based Music Publisher that s pitching to an award-winning Artist that s working on a brand new album. They re looking for inspirational, (Mid-to-Up- Tempo preferred, Ballads will work, but they need to be really strong) Songs that could be found on a playlist with artists like Michael Tait, Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, etc., etc., etc. Take a listen to the references from the Publisher to get an idea of what could work for this pitch: "That's How You Change The World by Michael Tait: "We Believe" by Michael Tait: "Whom Shall I Fear" by Chris Tomlin: "Warrior" by Steven Curtis Chapman: "One True God" by Steven Curtis Chapman: Quoting the Publisher: We re looking for super-current, contemporary Christian songs to pitch to an award-winning male Christian artist. Lyrics for this pitch need to have unique, conversational lyrics and strong, memorable visuals, along with a great, uplifting story line that can engage and inspire believers and nonbelievers alike. Melodies need to deliver a knock-out chorus and have a radio-friendly, Pop edge. It's recommended that you listen to the artists and songs mentioned to get in the right wheelhouse for this request. Contemporary Christian with Pop influence -- very current. This artist's sound is a cross between Stephen Curtis Chapman, Michael Tait, with the sweetness of Chris Tomlin. Wow, great info! Couldn t have said it better ourselves! Your recording quality should good enough to represent your song well. Please submit one to three Songs online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 17th, TAXI #S161117CH Christmas Listings NEW LISTING - ORCHESTRAL-based INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS of PUBLIC DOMAIN CHRISTMAS SONGS are needed by a successful and very active Music Licensing Company with a really impressive list of Film and TV placements. Here s a list of Public Domain Christmas Songs to give you an idea of all the possibilities: Quoting the Library Executive: I'm more interested in great quality. I m fairly open: some could be upbeat, some could be more traditional. Creativity and beauty are what count, along with good production values. Give them well-crafted Instrumental Covers of Public Domain Christmas Songs that use authentic sounding, and well-executed Orchestral instrumentation. Being masterful with your dynamics and articulations will help you get to the front of the line for this pitch. Please avoid using any material that sounds stiff, synth-y, or MIDI-driven. Your covers can be anything from full Orchestras to smaller Orchestral ensembles, and anything in between! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Non-Faded/Buttoned endings with a natural ring out will work best. Do not copy or rip off the references in any way, shape, or form. Use the references only as general guide for overall feel, texture and tone. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, with a 50/50 split on applicable sync fees. You must own or control your Master recording (only). Don t forget, they are ONLY looking for covers of Public Domain Songs. 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 PD Instrumentals 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 (PST), on Tuesday, November 15th, TAXI #Y161115XM Country Listings (also see Americana, Cont. Christian listings, etc.) CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Music Library that s NEW to running Listings with TAXI, and has tons of awesome placements in Film and TV. They re looking for great Songs in All-Tempos that could be found on a playlist with these references: This Is How We Roll by Florida Georgia Line: 2

3 How Country Feels by Randy Houser: Seein Red by Dustin Lynch: Give them well-crafted songs that sound a like a true, believable Country cut, with a rhythmically, melodically, and lyrically engaging approach. Your vocals should deliver a polished, confident, and well-executed performance that sounds like a current artist/act. Lyric themes can vary, but should be something you d commonly hear in the Country genre. Universal lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, brands, and places could make your songs more appealing, but they re not absolutely necessary for this pitch. 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, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, with a one-year reversion, so please be sure the Songs you pitch for this listing are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. If they don t place your song in 12 months, all rights go back to you! You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit one to three Songs Cues online or per CD, include lyrics. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Company - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Wednesday, November 2nd, TAXI #Y161102CO Country Listings (continued): CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by Music Row-based Music Publisher for a Country Music Star with nine Number One Hits! Please submit Songs in All-Tempos that you could hear on the same playlist as acts like Billy Currington, Eric Church, Justin Moore, etc., etc., etc. Listen to the references below to get a great idea of what this Publisher is looking for: Drinking Town With A Football Problem by Billy Currington: Record Year by Eric Church: You Look Like I Need A Drink by Justin Moore: Please submit Songs with fresh, unique ideas that haven t been heard before, along with an original, modern Country melody and a super strong chorus that s ready for radio. Showing some unique individuality without going to far outside the lane of what radio will play is always a smart idea! 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 and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, November 3rd, TAXI #S161103CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with plenty of crossover appeal and Female Vocals are needed by a Nashville-based Music Publisher that s running her first Listing with TAXI! Lets impress her with well-crafted, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that would immediately appeal to the fans songs by artists like: Little Red Wagon by Miranda Lambert: Sugar by Maren Morris: Dirty Laundry by Carrie Underwood: Give them crossover-worthy Country songs that can compete with Nashville s finest writers, with fresh melodies, relatable lyrics, and a great big chorus that sounds like it s ready for Country radio. Your demo quality needs to be competitive with what s being pitched on Music Row. 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 Sunday, November 6th, TAXI #S161106CO CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a well-respected Nashville Music Publisher for an artist that s building quite the buzz on the Row. He s already had a # 1 hit, and he s looking hard to find hit-worthy, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that would appeal to the fans of songs by artists like: Rock On by Tucker Beathard: Love In A Bar by Ryan Hurd: Cop Car by Keith Urban: Give him well-structured songs that sound like they could climb to the top of the charts, with fresh, modern melodies, and a compelling storyline that will make them beg to cut your song! Your chorus needs to be incredibly strong, memorable, and ready for radio. You d be wise to have a solid and 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 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 Tuesday, November 8th, TAXI #S161108CO 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 that s already has some #1 hits, and is looking for his next one! He s itching to find original, one-of-a-kind, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Country Songs that could be found on a playlist with these artists: Record Year by Eric Church: Mindreader by Dustin Lynch: American Country Love Song by Jake Owen: Give him well-structured Hits with modern, fresh melodies, and a visually descriptive, direct, and engaging storyline that s at the heart of most of today s Country hits! 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 and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Publisher and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Friday, November 11th,

4 TAXI #S161111CH Country Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY SONGS with Female Vocals are needed by a well-respected and hard-working Nashville Music Publisher that s pitching to an up-and-coming artist that super well-connected, and working on a Major Label release. Please submit well-crafted, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs (strong ballads considered) that could be found on a playlist with big-time artists like: "Little Toy Guns by Carrie Underwood: "Heartbeat by Carrie Underwood: "Something In The Water" by Carrie Underwood: "Thy Will" by Hillary Scott: Quoting the Publisher: Looking for songs for an up-and-coming Contemporary Country female Singer/Songwriter. The artist is well-connected in the Country industry, totally gorgeous, a successful songwriter, and backup singer for one of Country music's major stars. Her distinctive style might be described as a blend of Carrie Underwood meets Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. Her music has a lot of energy, big Pop-Country choruses, and wholesome, visual, emotionally compelling lyrics. We know the artist personally and will be pitching songs directly to her for her next project. An underlying authenticity of the modern Country style is key for this pitch. This artist is a Christian, so keep lyrical themes on the wholesome side -- but not corny. Stories with positive outcomes, conveying faith, hope, love of family, romance, love of country, friendship would be good themes for this artist. You'll want to avoid referenced to cheating, drinking, profanity, or dark, depressing stories for this particular artist. Lyrics that are packed with compelling details and imagery will work best here, rather than familiar clichés, generalized references and overly repetitious lines. Incredible info, right from the horse s mouth! Give them Hit songs with fresh, competitive melodies, great hooks, and above all, a unique storyline. Your chorus should 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. 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 TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Tuesday, November 22nd, TAXI #S161122CO Electronic Listings NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY-leaning EDM SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a Major Record Label for a Multiple Award Winning DJ that s working on a brand new record. They re looking for hybrid-style Mid-to-Up-Tempo Songs that can generally match the vibe of these references: Wake Me Up by Avicii: Hey Brother by Avicci: Please submit songs that are a combination of current Country music, mixed with EDM influences, song structure, sounds, and killer chorus. Be sure your Songs are well-crafted from start to finish, with unforgettable melodies and great hooks in all sections of the song. Lyric themes are fairly open for this pitch, but you d be wise to keep them inventive, story-driven, hook-focused, and something that s really, really fresh. You ll want to impress the Label and Artist for this pitch, so please send your very, very best! Your production should be competitive for this pitch. 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 14th, TAXI #Y161114CE Folk Listings ACOUSITC-Driven INDIE FOLK SONGS with Male Vocals are needed by a Music Library that is also an Indie Record Label that lands lots of cool placements in television shows, films and TV commercials. They re looking for Songs that could be heard on the same playlist as acts like Kurt Vile, Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the references below to get an idea of the range of what could work well for this request: I m an Outlaw by Kurt Vile: Should Have Known Better by Sufjan Stevens: Naked As We Came by Iron & Wine: Please submit roots-y songs that capture the true spirit of the Indie Folk genre, with organic-based instrumentation, great melodies, meaningful lyrics, and an emotionally engaging vocal performance. Lyric themes can vary, but should be consistent with themes generally heard in the Indie Folk/Rock genre. Please avoid specific references to names, places, dates, times, brands, and profanity in your lyrics. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced bands in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and tone. This Company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, with a one-year reversion, so please be sure the Songs you pitch for this listing are NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. If they don t place your song in 12 months, all rights go back to you! You must own or control your Master and Copyright. Please submit one to three Songs Cues 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 Friday, November 4th, TAXI #S161104IF Folk Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - FOLK SONGS with Male or Female Vocals are needed by a really large media company for inclusion in its In-House Music Library and placements in its TV shows, documentaries and online media. This industry giant is building its own Exclusive, In-House Library and will pay an initial buyout fee of $250 for 100% of the Composition and Master rights. They re looking for engaging, Down-to-Mid-Tempo Songs that could be found on a Folk (new and old) playlist with legends and new comers like: Bob Dylan: Bon Iver: Birdy: 4

5 Joni Mitchell: Please submit Folk songs from any era that are well-crafted, with solid musicianship, and a vocal performance that has an honest, authentic, and believable delivery. Songs can range from stripped-down, solo acoustic guitar/vocal performances, to a small ensemble with Indie Folk instrumentation. Your Songs should be at least 2 minutes in length. Non-faded endings with a natural decay or ring out should work best for this pitch. Lyric themes can vary, but should be something you d expect to hear in the genre. Universal Lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, and brands will probably work best, but they re not absolutely necessary! Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Exclusive, In-House Library will pay an initial buyout fee of $250 for 100% of the Composition and Master rights. On top of the per song fee, you will also keep 100% of the Writer s share of the publishing and make applicable performance income. This Library offers an EXCLUSIVE deal, so the music you submit for this pitch CANNOT be signed with any other publishers or catalogs. Please submit 1-3 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 Wednesday, November 16th, TAXI #S161116FO Instrumental Listings INDIE POP INSTRUMENTAL CUES with a fun, optimistic vibe are needed by a busy Music Library that gets lots and lots of placements. They re looking for optimistic, emotionally upbeat Mid-to-Up-Tempo Cues that could be found on a playlist with acts like (but not limited to) Misterwives, Priory, HOLYCHILD, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get a general idea of what they need for this pitch: Our Own House by Misterwives: Weekend by Priory: Happy With Me by HOLYCHILD: Quoting the Library s CEO: I need optimistic, fun, slightly quirky Indie Pop tracks for travel montages and light hearted scenes. Please submit fun, emotionally upbeat Cues that deliver a fresh, Indie kind of vibe, with genre appropriate instrumentation. Short intros or no intro at all are a good idea. Get right to the red meat, adding interest and dynamics by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as your Cue progresses. 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. Do NOT submit any Cues that are already in any other libraries or catalogs for this pitch! 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 1st, TAXI #S161101IP AMBIENT DRONE-Y SOUNDSCAPE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Music Licensing Company with a list of great placements in Film and TV. Please submit subdued, drone-y Instrumental Cues that could be featured along with the works of Charlie Clouser, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Hans Zimmer, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the references below to get a good idea of the style they re looking for: Open Eyes by Charlie Clouser: Perihelion by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross: Imperfect Lock by Hans Zimmer: Submit subtle and textural Instrumental Cues that deliver a moody and ominous feeling, with instrumentation weaving in and out to create a mood-setting piece of compelling underscore. You should stick to a singular motif throughout the entire cue to keep your submission emotionally cohesive. Be sure to keep your submissions fairly simple yet compelling for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with non-faded endings with a natural decay/ring out are recommended. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for texture, tone, and vibe. 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. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. You must own or control your Copyright and Master recording. 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 2nd, TAXI #Y161102AS Instrumental Listings (continued): ACOUSTIC-Driven INDIE FOLK/ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed for many (up to) $2,000 placements by a NON-Exclusive Music Library that s working directly with an Editor on several promo projects for one of the Major Movie Studios. They want fresh, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues in the general stylistic range of artists/bands like (but not limited to) Megafaun, Vetiver, Kurt Vile, etc., etc., etc. Megafaun: Vetiver: Kurt Vile: Although the references have lyrics and vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Give them well-crafted Indie-style Folk/Rock Cues with instrumentation that you d expect to hear in the Indie Folk genre. Build your Cue around a catchy melodic theme, while keeping it interesting and forward moving by adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as it progresses. All submissions should be least 1:30 minutes long. Short intros (or no intro at all), and Buttoned/Stinger endings are strongly recommended. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced bands or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated sync fee for this opportunity is $1,500 to $2,000, depending on the ultimate placement. This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You must own or control your master and copyright to submit for this pitch. Please submit 1-3 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 5

6 (PDT), on Thursday, November 3rd, TAXI #S161103FR GUITAR-driven SMOOTH JAZZ CUES are needed for some NON-Exclusive, Direct-to-Producer placements in a new food documentary on PBS. Please send them Smooth Jazz Instrumentals that you d expect to hear on a playlist with the following references: Promenade by Peter White: Sleepy Head by Earl Klugh: Mediterraneo by Marc Antoine: Please submit mood-setting Smooth Jazz Instrumentals with solid musicianship and a classy vibe from start to finish. If your tracks sound a little bit Muzak-ish, that could be a good thing! Solos are welcome, but please avoid anything that sounds too busy or frenetic, as it could distract from the show s voiceover. Great instrument sounds are important for this pitch, so please don t use any dated or synthy-sounding samples or virtual instruments. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced artists/acts or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The license fee for this is $300. This is a Direct-to-the Show s Producer Pitch, so you ll keep 100% ownership of your Copyright and Master Recording. You need to own or control the Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Supervisor and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Monday, November 7th, TAXI #S161107SJ NEW LISTING - INDIE ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive Music Library that loves what they ve been receiving from TAXI members. They re really eager to find Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that would appeal to fans of acts like Foals, Two Door Cinema Club, Foster The People, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get an idea of what they re looking for: What Went Down by Foals: What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club: Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumentals only for this pitch. Please give them well-crafted Indie Rock Cues that are melodically and rhythmically compelling, with instrumentation you d expect to hear in a current Indie Rock band. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme, while adding and subtracting layers of instrumentation as your Cue progresses to add dynamics and keep it from sounding too linear or repetitive. Avoid any instruments or parts that sound stiff, dated, MIDI-driven, overly busy, or frenetic. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced bands or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This Library offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 Deal. You ll get 50% of any applicable sync fees and 100% of the Writer s share. The Publisher will get 50% of applicable sync fees and 100% of the Publisher s Share on the version they pitch. You ll keep 100% of the original copyright and master recording. You must own or control the 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 Saturday, November 19th, TAXI #Y161109IR Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - EPIC, HYBRID TRAILER INSTRUMENTALS are needed by a Production Music Library with a long list of Film Trailer placements. They re eagerly searching for action packed, Mid-to-Up-Tempo, Trailer-Style Instrumentals that could work for Big Blockbuster Hollywood Movies. Please listen to the following references to get in the broad and general stylistic wheelhouse of what they re looking for: Pacific Rim: Kill Command: Precious Cargo: Attraction: Submit heart-pounding Instrumentals with huge drum hits, an epic orchestra, coupled with hybridized elements (Hard Rock, EDM, Dubstep, Hip-Hop, etc.) Be sure your submissions use current sounding leads, risers, stings, and pads. The structure should follow what you d typically hear in film trailers with three distinct acts that build to a climatic crescendo. Be sure your orchestral instrumentation sounds are very convincing, and please avoid anything stiff or obviously MIDIdriven for this pitch. All submissions should be at least 2:30 long. Please do not copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, tone, and vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (Great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers 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 Composition rights. Since this is an Exclusive deal, please be sure your material is NOT already signed with any other Libraries or Catalogs. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59PM (PST), on Thursday, November 10th, TAXI #Y161110ET NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY POP INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by the owner of a NON-Exclusive, Boutique Music Licensing Company supplying music directly to TWO different TV Shows. They re looking for engaging Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that generally match the vibe of these references: 24/Seven by Big Time Rush: No Control by One Direction: We All Want The Same Thing by Rixton: 6

7 Although the references have vocals, this request is for instrumentals only. Please submit catchy Cues that are rhythmically and melodically engaging, with a slick sounding Pop aesthetic. Your Cue should be emotionally upbeat, with high energy and a positive vibe. Adding and subtracting instruments as your Cue progresses will help give it some dynamics, forward movement, and keep it interesting. Modern instrument sounds and a great mix are needed, and please avoid anything that gets so frenetic or busy that it could distract from dialog. Good edit points and Non-Faded, Buttoned/Stinger Endings will work best for this pitch. Your submissions should be about 2 minutes in length. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced tracks or artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them only 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 split. You'll get 100% of the Writer's share. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher s share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this pitch. 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 Thursday, November 10th, TAXI #Y161110PO NEW LISTING - HEAVY METAL INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a busy Music Library that s building a new collection for Extreme Sports TV placements. They re looking for in-your-face, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Instrumental Cues that are in the general style of bands like (but not limited to) Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get an idea of the intensity and vibe they need: Hardwired by Metallica: Raining Blood by Slayer: I m Broken by Pantera: Although the references have vocals, this request is for instrumentals only. Please submit well-crafted Instrumental Cues with heavy guitar riff, thunderous bass lines, and hard-hitting drums. Typical Rock Band instrumentation with an authentic Heavy Metal sound is what they re after. Build your Cue around a central melodic theme, while adding and subtracting layers of Instrumentation as your Cue progresses to add dynamics and keep it from sounding too repetitive. Please avoid using any Instruments that sound stiff or MIDI-driven, as well as rippin guitar solos in the higher registers that could potentially distract viewers from the dialog in the scenes it s placed in. Your submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Non-Faded, Buttoned/Stinger Endings, and good edit points are recommended. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced bands in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, texture, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, 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 Friday, November 11th, TAXI #S161111HM Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - CONTEMPORARY RAP/HIP-HOP BEATS with a sung and/or rapped Chorus section are needed by a Major Record Label for several of their artists. They re also open to hearing Beats WITHOUT a sung and/or rapped Chorus section as well. Give them radio-worthy beats in All-Tempos that would appeal to the fans of these artists: J. Cole, Fetty Wap, Lecrae, etc., etc., etc. Take a listen to the following references they gave us to get an idea of what could work for this pitch: No Role Modelz by J. Cole: My Way by Fetty Wap: Just Like You by Lecrae: Quoting the source: I need tracks for a variety artists signed to the label. In regard to Hip Hop, any and all styles are welcome. Additional references include Kid Ink, Bryson Tiller, 2 Chainz, T.I. etc. They have a heavy slate of Hip Hop releases for 2017, so they have several projects that are currently in finishing stages. Looking for instrumentals Beats and instrumentals with hooks only. NO full Hip Hop songs needed. Please submit original and fresh Instrumental Beats (with or without a sung and/or rapped chorus) that are structured like a modern Hip Hop track. If you do submit a track with a sung and/or rapped chorus section, Male or Female vocals are both welcome. Your submissions should have a fresh, contemporary approach to the production that will get these artists and the label excited about using your track. Please submit one to three tracks online or per CD, include lyrics of the chorus section (if applicable). All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Saturday, November 12th, TAXI #S161112HB NEW LISTING - BLUES-Inspired ROCK INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a large TV Production Company s Non-Exclusive, In-House Music Library for a bunch of placements in several really popular Reality TV Shows. They re looking for Mid-to-Up-Tempo Blues-y Rock Cues that sound like they come from an artist or band that would be on a playlist with artists/acts like Gary Clark Jr., Dan Auerbach, Patrick Sweany, etc., etc., etc. Please listen to the following references to get in the general ballpark of what they need: Bright Lights by Gary Clark Jr.: Heartbroken, In Disrepair by Dan Auerbach: After Awhile by Patrick Sweany: Although the references have vocals, please submit instrumentals only for this pitch. Please submit well-crafted, Blues-Inspired Rock Cues that have a soulful, gritty, and edgy vibe. A typical rock band rhythm section like guitar, bass, and drums will work best for this pitch. Build your Cue around a central melodic motif that has a simple, hooky, and engaging quality to it. Add and subtract layers of Instrumentation as your Cue progresses to add dynamics and keep if from sounding too repetitive or linear. Avoid anything overly bombastic, or guitar solos in the higher registers, as they could distract from the dialog in a scene. Imagine the music you d hear while walking into a gritty, dimly-lit dive bar. That s what they need! 7

8 All submissions should be at least 1:30 minutes long. Good edit points and non-faded/buttoned endings will work best. Please do not rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Also, do not submit any material with unauthorized samples of other artists songs, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 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 12th, TAXI #S161112BR NEW LISTING - DRONEY, DARK and MYSTERIOUS SOUNDSCAPE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a Music Licensing Company with a list of great placements in Film and TV. Please submit subdued Instrumental Cues that could be featured along with the works of Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Hans Zimmer, Charlie Clouser, etc. Listen to the references below to get an idea of what they re looking for: Perihelion by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross: Imperfect Lock by Hans Zimmer: Open Eyes by Charlie Clouser: Submit subtle and textural Instrumental Cues with very little, to no melodic movement. Your Cues should have a droning quality that delivers a moody and ominous feeling, as instrumentation weaves in and out to create a seamless piece of compelling underscore. You should stick to a singular vibe and sound throughout the entire cue to keep your submission emotionally cohesive. Be sure to keep your Cue fairly simple! Less is definitely more for this pitch! All submissions should be at least 2 minutes long, with non-faded endings and a natural decay/ring out are recommended. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for texture, tone, and vibe. 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. Because this is an Exclusive deal, please submit music for this pitch that is not already signed to any other Libraries or Publishers. You must own or control your Copyright and Master recording. 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 13th, TAXI #Y161113DS Instrumental Listings (continued): NEW LISTING - UNIQUE, INDIE-Style HIP-HOP INSTRUMENTALS CUES are needed by a large TV Production Company s Non-Exclusive, In-House Music Library for a bunch of placements in really popular Reality TV Shows that they produce. They re looking to find inventive Hip-Hop Cues that could be found on a playlist with artists or acts like (but not limited to), Banks & Steelz, Action Bronson, Das Racist, etc., etc., etc. Take a listen to the following references to get a general idea of the sound and style that could work for this pitch: WARNING: Some of the following references have graphic and explicit lyrics. Listener discretion is advised. Banks & Steelz: Action Bronson: Das Racist: Although the references have vocals, please submit Instrumental Cues only for this pitch. Give them swagger-filled Cues that are slightly left-of-center, using a central melodic and/or rhythmic motif. Adding and subtracting instruments as your Cues progress will help add dynamics, momentum, and keep them from sounding too linear. As always, please avoid submitting anything that s overly frenetic or dated sounding. All submissions should be at least 1:30 minutes long. Good edit points and non-faded/buttoned endings will work best. Please do not rip off the referenced artists or songs in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a guide for tempo, texture, tone, and overall vibe. Also, do not submit any material with unauthorized samples of other artists songs, sounds, or any other form of media. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 deal. You ll split any applicable sync fees 50/50. You ll get 100% of the Master rights and Writer s share, and the Library will get 100% of the Publishing for any placements they generate. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 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 14th, TAXI #Y161114HH NEW LISTING - DARK, CREEPY UNDERSCORE INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a successful Music Library that gets lots and lots of Reality Show placements. They re looking for eerie Underscore Instrumental Cues that you d typically hear in shows like American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, Scream Queens, etc., etc., etc. Quoting the source: We are looking for music for our Eerie/Horror library album. Instrumentals only and at least 2 minutes long. Music must work to build fear and discomfort. Tracks that gradually build to a scary climax are particularly useful! Give them sinister sounding Cues that would compliment a scary scene or scenario well. Your submissions should focus on a tension-inducing melodic motif, while layering different instruments/elements to keep your Cues forward moving and interesting. Your submissions should be at least 2 minutes long. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). This company offers an EXCLUSIVE 50/50 deal, 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 Tuesday, November 15th, TAXI #S161115CU NEW LISTING - HIGH-ENERGY ROCK INSTRUMENTALS are needed for Direct-to-Company, NON-Exclusive, $500 placements in Radio Commercials for 8