Bandit A&R Newsletter Dec 2008 edition summary

Here is a summary of the opportunities researched for subscribers in the Dec 2008 edition of the Bandit Newsletter. To get full details of all these leads go to http://www.banditnewsletter.com/ and buy a back issue or take out a subscription.

LABEL: Chris would like to review material from artists and producers in all forms of DANCE music except R&B and Drum & Bass. He is also interested in vocal top-line writers. All deals will be for exclusive world-wide representation and must include the publishing.

LABEL: Weekly Download Singles club which has been running for over 4 years. MD, Dave, says they sell 12 month subscriptions at 12ukp which gives music fans access to a new download every week. Individual tracks are also be sold at 99p. With 52 slots to fill per year Dave is always looking for top quality tracks across all genres from you. This sounds a great outlet for emerging talent.

LABEL/MANAGEMENT: Deals with all kinds of PUNK, WORLD, FOLK and ALTERNATIVE music. Mainly interested in licensing master recordings from anywhere in the world or maybe management. If you can deliver, send a CD to:

LABEL: Partner, Danny, tells me he would be pleased to hear any of your top quality Funky Latin, Afrobeat or Breakbeat tracks for possible deals.

PROMOTER: London based company working hard to promote live music across the city. They have been operating for seven years and currently run well respected venues in London. Company is keen to help all kinds of electric and acoustic acts find a gig in London from Tuesday open mic nights to featured shows. Phil is also involved in booking acts for several festivals around the country. Check out the web-site and send him a link to your myspace or web-site tracks:

PUBLISHER: Small and newly established niche publisher specialising in POP, ROCK, ALTERNATIVE, SINGER SONGWRITERS and production music. Director, Peter, is looking for new writers & songs and says they would be a good home for someone who is looking for a more personal touch than you would be likely to get from a major Publisher.

LABEL: only interested in ALTERNATIVE, INDIE, POST ROCK and ACOUSTIC acts that are 100% committed and will be proactive with marketing and performing. Primary interest is in acts from the UK or Canada but not exclusively. Email Submissions preferred by links to myspace/web-site to start with.

MANAGEMENT: has mailed me again this month to say he is looking for Producers/Re-mixers or Writer/Producers, either "backing track writers" or "full song writers", preferably in the South East and who already have some track record of success, for management deals.

LABEL: was started as a fanzine in 2000 and started putting out records in 2001. They release about eight records a year through world-wide distribution and have about 30 bands connected to the label. The music is strictly old fashioned PUNK ROCK. If you have some powerful 70’s/80’s influenced PUNK material send it over to Marco on a CD or email with a link ( NO MP3’s) Even if he doesn’t sign you he may review the tracks in the webzine.

LABEL: would be comfortable on a CD or in a film score. Director, Sam, says he has contacts throughout the world-wide film industry and is interested in artists, producers and writers who could write for film but at the same time have appeal in audio only.

PUBLISHER: Paul wants to audition strong masters in Hard House, Trance, Techno, Hardcore & Drum 'n' Bass areas for publishing / licensing, from anywhere in the world. Also Paul would like to hear from fresh, young, girl singer-songwriters for projects in various Dance genres.

LABEL/PRODUCTION CO: is looking for a suitable act to sign to a development and packaging deal which will finance demos, photography etc. to the point where he can confidently market you to his major label contacts.

PUBLISHER: Howard appreciates his appearances in Bandit and now tells me he is looking for songs and new artists across the ROCK, POP, R&B or REGGAE areas. Howard says he is committed to listening to every demo and if it is good enough will try to help you achieve your goal. Submissions from anywhere in the world are welcome.

LIVE: West London’s newest live music club venue, is announcing its search for the best live bands in the capital. Bands and artists are invited to submit their music for consideration in the *** Battle Of The Bands Competition.

MANAGEMENT: is looking to discover a new wave of distinctive acts. Manager, Danny (formally Label manager of Skint) is only interested in fresh sounding, contemporary and energetic material which he describes as Council Estate New Rave, “Glock Rock” perhaps with an Electronic tinge.

MANAGEMENT: has been in high profile music management since the 60’s so the family has loads of contacts throughout the industry to call on for their clients. Anthony is busy trying to establish a strong roster of acts in the ROCK or POP areas and is looking for people with the potential to sell out stadium shows!!

LABEL: would like to discover a young singer/songwriter or band that is interesting, intelligent, musical, with strong song writing, impressive as a live entity, a great singer with star quality, image conscious, ever developing, challenging, newsworthy, prolific, hard working and with a very strong desire to succeed.

LABEL: If you’re an INDIE/ROCK band looking for some action in Europe I’ve discovered a label in France that actually specializes in releasing and touring UK Indie Rock Bands!!
PRODUCTION CO: are looking for music that is fresh, slightly LEFT FIELD and artists that want to make the very best music they can.

LABEL: from California, is dedicated to discovering and producing excellent INDIE artists. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world, on CD, with bio and photo, or via a link to your myspace page.

MANAGEMENT: do artist development, A&R, music marketing, and film and TV licensing. They work with POP, ROCK, R&B, HARD ROCK, METAL, JAZZ, ACOUSTIC, DANCE and BLUES artists. Director Al says he is currently seeking new artists to work with. Please call or email first.

LAWYER: shops deals and negotiate contracts worldwide and is very interested to hear Hit acts and hit songs, mostly bands/groups that write their own material and that are young and committed.

PRODUCER: produces around 8 albums a year and works mainly in the ROCK, POP, BLUES and ALT ROCK genres. He has 30 years experience and has been Grammy nominated. His albums have been released on Chrysalis/EMI and Blind Pig amongst others. Please submit on CD if possible but a myspace link will be visited.

MANAGEMENT: California based company are interested in hooking up with artists that deal in HOUSE/DANCE, as well as comedy and smooth alternative stuff.

TV/FILM LIC: is a well established and multi credited US music licensing company and publisher that supplies songs and instrumental music to the North American motion picture and television industries. They are seeking broadcast quality recordings from songwriters, bands, and record labels who own all rights to their music. Styles needed are SINGER SONGWRITER, CLASSIC sounding music and original masters from the 1960s to the 1980s, INDIE ROCK and POP artists, URBAN music ala Black Eyed Peas, and INSTRUMENTALS suitable for motion picture trailers.

MANAGEMENT TN based: was formed to assist unsigned Musical Artists define the direction of their musical careers. Over the last twenty five years, the company has become one of the largest talent promotion agencies in the world, discovering talent from as far away as Germany, France, Africa, Sweden and Canada. Main focus is on acts and material in the R&B, Hip Hop ands Rap areas.