***SAMPLE LEADS ONLY - NOW OUT OF DATE***
NO PITCHING WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION CODE
NOTE: We normally send out 3-4 batches of leads each month by e-mail.
These are typical examples of some recent leads sent in September 2014.
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KEEDA (GoSet Music, Australia)
Australia's hottest rising pop star has released three singles independently and is looking to take her career to the next level by seeking out great songs or collaborations. Keeda is actor/singer/dancer Kat Risteska, who captured the hearts of audiences around the nation as a finalist in 'So You Think You Can Dance' in 2009. She has appeared on the Australian drama 'Home and Away' and teen drama 'Dance Academy' before competing on the 'X Factor'. She has also appeared in films, most notably 'The Combination'.
STYLE: Pop/Dance - compared to J-Lo, Shakira, Iggy Azalea, Ke$ha, Inni.
Format: MP3 - links - CD
Deadline: September 30th
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Contact: GoSet Music,
NSW 2190, Australia
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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WONDER GIRLS (JYP Korea)
South Korean girl group with multi-hits, managed by producer & singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and co-managed in the US by Creative Artists Agency.
STYLE: Funky pop like Prince "U Got the Look" or "Baby I'm a Star".
Format: MP3 - Links - CD
Deadline: July 10th
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Contact: JYP Entertainment
Seoul, Korea
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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FEMALE ARTIST (Showtime, South Africa)
We require new, original songs for a young female artist. We are in the process of planning the release of her 2nd album later this year. Her debut album (2013) was very successful with several Top 10 hits.
Style: Pop uptempos
Format: MP3 - Links
Deadline: End of July
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Contact: Showtime Records
South Africa
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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1) JOHANNES RYPMA (Netherlands)
Young male singer who appeared on The Voice of Holland, with debut album 'Play Me' released last year.
STYLE: Pop and pop/rock like previous releases.
Format: MP3 - Links
http://www.johannesrypma.nl/
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2) LEONIE MEIJER (Netherlands)
Female singer who also appeared on The Voice with subsequent solo success and in duo Los Gound.
STYLE: Pop and pop/rock like previous releases.
Format: MP3 - Links
http://www.leoniemeijer.com/
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Contact: Cloud 9 Music, Netherlands
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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ALANA (Nene Musik)
Actress, singer and songwriter's last single "Alive" was produced by Don Candiani and was a follow up to her 2013 hit "Subliminal". Alana was previously known for her early 90s international hits "Burning", "Always" and "Love Changes" (Virgin).
STYLE: Modern dance/pop/electronica along the lines of "Subliminal". Must be top quality & radio ready.
Format: Web links only eg Soundcloud.com, Hightail.com or Sendspace.com. No mp3s.
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Contact: Nene Musik
Florida, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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NIKKI ROCHELLE (Mytown Records)
A new artist who has all the tools for success, she's beautiful, a trained dancer, an Equity actress and unique vocalist. She's performed on Broadway and industry videos for others, and now it's her time to show her talents on her own behalf.
STYLE: Classy R&B/pop along the lines of Rihanna, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, Lisa Stansfield, Tamia, Katie Perry and Alicia Keys. We need songs with great hooks with superb melodies. Must be catchy and commercial. Looking for uptempo dance songs and incredible ballads and mid-tempos
Format: MP3s
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Producer: Clay McMurray
Music From Detroit Inc.
Detroit, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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COUNTRY ARTISTS
Our last session included three songs sent to us through SongLink, it has been invaluable to us.
STYLE: Christian Country songs for an August session.
Format: MP3s and lyrics
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Contact: Playback Records
Nashville, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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FEMALE ARTIST (USA)
STYLE: Looking for Whitney type pop/soul/R&B ballads and pop/R&B uptempos. NO rap or urban.
Format: MP3s only, no links...I repeat no links!!! Send two mp3's max with lyrics attached as word docs or copy and paste. Let me know if you have the backing tracks to lease to the label.
NOTE: Banner is offering 25 cents per download and cd sold if your backing track is chosen or a flat $200 fee for the track license and 9.1 cents per download and cd sold. If your song is chosen you will be contacted. Also seeking hit masters - must be radio/tv ready and you must control all rights including master use.
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Contact: Banner Records
Nashville, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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MIRIAM LUNA (Spain)
Female singer, pianist and songwriter working on new album. Needs songs, co-writers & producers.
STYLE: Commercial piano-based Pop-Funk, combined with production similar to Alicia Keys
Format: MP3s
Deadline: October
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Contact: Miriam Luna
Barcelona, Spain
e-mail: miriamalcorsinger@gmail.com
http://www.miriamlunamusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/miriamlunamusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoCnnqLVwkpJesqlhODGLQ/videos
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MUSIC ROAD PILOTS (Netherlands)
4-man Dutch country/Americana band led by singer/guitarist Danny Hendriks. Working on second album and summer gigs in Europe/UK.
STYLE: Uptempo country a la Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Ray Price etc.
Format: MP3 - Links
Deadline: Ongoing.
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Contact: Music Road Pilots
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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PHILIPP PARTOSCH (Germany)
18 year old singer whose debut single "New Way" hit the German airplay charts. A TV special on Philipp is slated for summer 2014 on Bavarian television. Songs will be selected and produced by a name producer. Songs without lyrics are also welcome.
STYLE: Pop/Rock with English lyrics in the vein of Sunrise Avenue etc.
Format: Web Links or MP3s
Deadline: End of July
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Contact: GePhi Media
Nuremberg, Germany
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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YOUNG ARTISTS (UK)
NIMA Records is an independent label working relentlessly to break young talented singers (all female 16-19) and is based in Exeter, UK. We need songs for them to sing and we enjoy a lot of Internet & FM airplay/interviews around the UK.
STYLE: In particular this month we are looking hard for songs in the light classical / ballad / musical theatre / show genre for SIAN and various songs for CAITLIN who has just joined us, she is open for various genres to help her start off.
Format: MP3 - Links
Deadline: Ongoing
NB: Prefer finished demos with mastered music track available for use.
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Contact: NIMA Records
Exeter, UK
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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CO-WRITERS / ARTISTS WANTED
I represent a writing/production team that has worked with top acts around the world and is currently developing one of the hottest female pop singers around. This team has also started a publishing company and record label; looking for new talent (artists, writers, etc). More information will be provided if we like what we hear. Looking for up-and-coming songwriters and artists. Songwriters: 18 years old and up, no current publishing deal or other contractual obligations. Both topliners and lyricists wanted. Genre focus should be Top 40 pop. Artists: 18-21 years old, no current pub or record deal or other contractual obligations. Male or female and any ethnicity welcome.
Format: MP3 - Links
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Contact: DB
NY/FL, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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CO-WRITERS WANTED / PRODUCTION AVAILABLE
I am a 23 year old songwriter based in West London, writing currently for several up and coming artists. I am capable of writing in most styles, and also enjoy co-writing with the artists themselves. I can work to briefs and can deliver under time constraints. I have a home set-up where I can create a very good standard of demo with a good ear for production. I mostly write on guitar, bass and keys.
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Contact: JL
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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CO-WRITERS WANTED
Currently looking for co-writers to write new songs with, either in person when possible, or online. I am hoping to hook up with some songwriters who have had success or are currently published songwriters, etc, but I'm not making that a requirement.
STYLE: Country music, like Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, etc.
Format: MP3 - Links CD
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Contact: GH
Ohio, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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ARTISTS WANTED
We ares looking for male singers specifically of Asian decent, 18-21 years of age.
Style: Pop - EDM - Rock.
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Contact: A&R,
Polyphoniq Music Group
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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ARTISTS WANTED FOR TV SHOW
"Nashville Side Streets", a new internet TV music show, is broadcast live in full HD from the front room of a house, turned state-of-the-art studio, near Nashville, TN. This live show is to exploit the musical talent that is hidden on the streets of Nashville and beyond, for a worldwide audience to view, and to let everyone know that there is still good music just waiting to be seen and heard. The set is designed for both the comfort of home and the audio visual quality of a professional facility. Several shows have been aired since the show's launching last summer. Cuts may be seen on the show's own YouTube channel below: Anyone who would like to appear on the show may audition by sending a simple 1 minute cell phone video of themselves and a biog & photo.
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Contact: RD, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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MASTERS WANTED
I am a publisher with past success with songs in Elvis Presley movies and TV placements.
STYLE: All genres, including instrumentals. Must be radio/tv ready. You must control master and all rights. We are looking for songs to pitch to movies, TV and commercials. Send me your best song, Having the instrumental track without vocals is a big plus.
Format: MP3, masters only no demos.
Deadline: ongoing
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Contact: LR
Nashville, USA
(full contact details supplied with subscription)
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