Monday, 12 January 2009

Bandit A&R Newsletter JANUARY issue opportunities

Here is a summary of the opportunities researched for subscribers in the January 2009 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: is now specifically in the market for finished masters of Banging Uplifting HOUSE and TECHNO tracks for immediate release in Europe.

MANAGEMENT/LABEL: based in Leeds which can offer management, agency and recording to promising up and coming acts across the ACOUSTIC, INDIE ROCK, METAL and PUNK genres.

LABEL: has many international chart artists licensed. Recently they have been supplying music to The Discovery Channel. Label manager, Phil, says he is interested in cutting edge music in all styles, from anywhere in the world. Submissions can be on CD or by EPK/MP3.

PUBLISHER: wants artists & producers who specialize in HIP HOP, R&B, SOUL & REGGAE material and they invite submissions from anyone who writes good songs in these genres even if they are of a political nature as they are a "Free Speech Publisher".

MUSIC LIBRARY: established UK music production and publishing company that specialises in providing music to media professionals for use in their productions. Media covered include music for TV, video, radio, advertising, film, multimedia and corporate use, recent credits include items for New Tricks, Relocation Relocation, Doctor Who, Eastenders, Hollyoaks and Coast.My contact, Will, says he is interested in sourcing new music in all sorts of genres that have some potential use in these areas.

MANAGEMENT: is firmly established as a highly active and innovative global promoter of the ELECTRONIC music scene. They organise events and manage DJ M*’s label which is interested in primarily in DRUM & BASS and BROKEN BEAT material from around the world. Company has an international reputation and ethos based on a founding policy to discover and develop talent of the future.

LABEL: says "I'm looking for ROCK and INDIE bands that have something new to offer and bands that will grab my attention. I want to find and develop bands that are going to rip apart current boundaries." Submit on CD only to:

LABEL: would love to hear good quality audio recordings that they can listen to on real stereos. If you have any gigs in the UK or Europe coming up, make sure to include a list.

LABEL: is an independent niche record label and music publisher founded in 2002, in Copenhagen/Denmark.The label specializes in ALTERNATIVE, ROCK and POP material and has several international artists on their roster. Submissions are welcome from world-wide.

MANAGEMENT: are looking looking for a ROCK/INDIE band and an 'exceptional' singer/songwriter with an album’s worth of good, solid and above all, marketable material who have the dedication and commitment to move to the next level by working with a professional production team leading to the possibility of a commercial release. Original material only. Send full press-kit, gig list plus CD marking package " Bandit ".

PUBLISHER: has a catalogue spanning more than 60 artists worldwide, specialising in music from the more alternative genres – PUNK, METAL, SKA, ROCKABILLY and ELECTRO. Submit via the web-form at the web-site with your myspace link etc.

LABEL: consists of a label and studio dealing exclusively with URBAN music, ie R&B, HIP HOP and D&B. Main man, Tarek, says he has been in business for seven years and has secured distribution through Polydor. He has worked with N Dubz who were voted best UK newcomers in the MOBO awards, amongst others who are set for the similar success. Tarek would like to hear from singers and musicians with DANCE and URBAN material and also from producers with top quality URBAN tracks available for licensing.

LABEL: was founded as a Copenhagen indie label. Even though the label is no longer an underground operation, and despite the fact that nowadays they have moved out of the flat that used to be the HQ, the philosophy and ambition is still the same: to release quality music in the area of ALTERNATIVE POP and ROCK under the conditions of full creative control for the bands.

LABEL: is a UK-based Indie/DIY label specialising in PUNK, SKA and OI. It was originally created to release bands in the greater London area but has expanded over the years to an established name in the UK underground punk scene. Submissions are welcome from anywhere and preferred as an mp3 to their email.

LABEL: is constantly seeking new material especially in the COMMERCIAL ROCK and upmarket POP areas from all over the world. Send master quality tracks in these styles only .

LABEL: run labels all with a Dance theme, deals in Commercial House / Funky House while **** releases Pop/Dance. Director, Ann, emphasizes you should not send in anything which is outside these fields. Please check the web-site to get a feel of what is likely to excite them.

MANAGEMENT: says they are interested in taking on an additional act at the moment buy only in the INDIE/ROCK area or perhaps a singer/songwriter. Jennifer is only interested in acts which are fully developed with a good profile and fan-base and with a clutch of top quality songs. It is therefore expected that you will be very active on the live front. Submit only if you tick all the boxes!

LABEL/PUBLISHER: has been established for over ten years, and covers a range of genres of music from DANCE, HIP HOP, R&B, TECHNO, RETRO, MOR and ROCK. Kevin is also always interested in songwriters who can supply broad based, well written ballads which have the potential to be adapted to different styles for publishing deals and artists who can really deliver a professional performance and preferably great songs.

LABEL: will be releasing all kinds of great material, from Metal to Folk, on the label and anticipates around 6 releases next year distributed by Music Response. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in any format you like but Che would much prefer a live recording than a studio set.

PRODUCTION HOUSE: a full service film/video production house with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis, are looking for various songs for a Suspense/Thriller. To submit material, email a link to your sound-files to producer MARK.

LABEL: was formed November 1993 in San Diego California by long time loyal fans of INDUSTRIAL Music . Their mission is to develop the careers of the leading Artists in the Industrial music genre.

LABEL: in Toronto, Canada has written to say the label is currently accepting demos for possible deals in 2009!is a ROCK label that has been in operation for three years. Distribution is by Universal. Ryan says the label can only work with hard working artists who have top quality music. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world by mp3, EPK or CD.

PUBLISHER: in Nashville says they are interested in Christian and Country material from anywhere in the world and will offer single song deals to writers with top quality commercial tunes. You must complete the submission form on the web-site to start.

WEB-SITE: is constantly on the look out for new, talented producers/engineers to develop audio loops in styles of HIP HOP, R&B, POP, HOUSE, TRANCE, ELECTRO, etc.

VIDEO PRODUCER: a leading provider of custom workout music, is actively seeking music in the following genres: ROCK (all styles), LATIN, ELECTRONICA, DANCE, HIP HOP, COUNTRY, WORLD/ETHNIC/TRIBAL, and any other high-energy music that you may have.

PUBLISHER: secures licenses with record labels and indie artists all over the world. They have been in business over 14 years and have over 1400 songs recorded as well as songs placed in ALL MY CHILDREN, SONS OF HOLLYWOOD, SINGING WITH THE ENEMY, HIGHROLLER, FELICITY and other TV shows and movies. Bob is always looking for top quality male and female Pop, Pop/Rock, Rock, R&B and Hip Hop and instrumentals for publishing deals.

LABEL: a New York based record label whose primary emphasis is on electronic music, widely ranging from underground HOUSE to TRANCE to commercial crossover DANCE music. President, Chris, says he is interested in signing master recordings for licensing in all the above areas. Submit your demo on a CD








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