Bandit A&R Newsletter November edition opportunities

Here is a summary of the opportunities researched for subscribers in the Nov 2008 edition of the Bandit Newsletter. To get full details of all these leads go to
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PUBLISHER - Head of A&R, Michael, says he can offer top-level artist/writer development deals or catalogue deals where they will expand the repertoire. He’s looking for uniquely identifiable writers/artists/producers who are looking to develop long & expansive careers in the music business, crossing pop & creative boundaries. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world and can be by CD or MP3/EPK.

LABEL - Matt says he is interested in licensing tracks from unsigned artists in the HOUSE, TRANCE, TECHNO, and ELECTRONIC fields from anywhere in the world.Send your tracks to Matt via EPK or mp3 or send a CD.

MANAGEMENT - Craig is always looking out for new talent for management or for his label. Every band that has been released, with only one exception, has gone on to get signed by a bigger label!

PRODUCER - has credits diverse as Damon Albarn, Lee of the La's and Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. He's accepting submissions in just about ALL genres except corporate, X Factor Pop, Hip Hop and Rap.

LABEL - Andy tells me he is looking for fresh BREAKS and ELECTRO, ranging from funky through to more peak-time sounds from any Country.

PRODUCTION CO - Needs session singers1. strong female pop/soul/gospel, think 60s/70s Motown/Stax/Philly/Atlantic etc. 2. Mournful male, pop/country, think Don Henley/James Taylor/ Glen Campbell/Richard Hawley etc 3. Young high female voice, think girlie pop etc4. Young jazzy mournful male, think Chet Baker/Michael Buble etc5. Female sultry jazz, think Astrud Gilberto/Rebekkah Del Rio6. Female power balladeer.

LABEL - student run and student owned label. The Music Business & Management BA (hons) students who run the label would be happy to consider material across all genres for release on the label.

BAND - has been together 2 years and are managed by Laurie Jay and have a deal with David Arden's reforming Jet Records. These two have sold over 150 million records between them. The band have an album written and ready to record but their original singer left the band just days before recording started at Olympic Studio's in London. The management and label are still fully behind the project but they desperately need the right singer on board with the band before the album can be completed. They are looking for a UK based Male vocalist 18-26 years old who has a great image and voice and can commit 110% to the band and the promotion of the new album.

LABEL - based in the north of the UK and release quality DANCE music across the genres From ELECTRO & Funky HOUSE to commercial JUMPSTYLE. They continue to work with label partners across the world in bringing out great club anthems. Do you have one?

LABEL - MD says he is able to offer a World-wide, multi-album deal to any act in the ROCK, METAL, ALTERNATIVE and PUNK areas that can match the talent of the current roster. Submissions are welcome from anywhere.

LABEL - A new one year old label owned by the man who was MD of V2 Records for eleven years where he signed Elbow, Stereophonics, Mercury Rev and Paul Weller! He is looking for a couple more acts. Has a pretty broad view when it come to genre but is only interested in getting involved with artists who are looking to develop a quality, long term, music career.

LABEL - based in the US Virgin Islands and dealing exclusively with Roots Reggae material has world-wide distribution and is in the market for vocalists and songwriters for upcoming projects so if you can deliver an authentic Reggae sound, contact..

LABEL/PUBLISHER/PRODUCTION -Nashville based company run by high profile producer. Owner has gold and platinum discs on the wall of his office from acts like Faith Hill, Alabama and David Allen Coe. His latest breakthough is with Miko Marks who is the only black female country act to become Artist of the Year (in 2006). would like to audition top quality COUNTRY songs and also artists looking for a top production, label and publisher.

NEW YORK LABEL - would like to hear from totally awesome Indie Rock bands from anywhere and as always if you come with some previous success and experience so much the better.

TEXAS PUBLISHER - operates in the COUNTRY, SOFT ROCK, BLUES and POP areas and needs songs written for TODAY’s market with strong hooks.