Tuesday, 30 June 2009

SUMMARY OF JULY 2009 Bandit A&R Newsletter

Here are loads of places you could be pitching your music from the JULY edition of the BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER. Get the full info and contact details from all these companies and for the previous 3 months as well ABSOLUTELY FREE by signing yourself up for a quarterly subscription at www.banditnewsletter.com/5freeissues entering BLOG in the promo code box to qualify.

LABEL celebrates 10 years in the business this year and have been releasing tunes that have defined the HOUSE MUSIC scene so are now unquestionably the global authority within the genre. If you have some kickin’ HOUSE tracks to offer please send them to Aaron on CD only please to:


MANAGEMENT CO where the time is ripe for taking on something new, if he can find someone that impresses him. To do that you will be active in an INDIE sounding ROCK/BLUES/JAZZ area and ooze professionalism, originality and enthusiasm. Submit by sending a myspace or web-site link please to:


LABEL is actively pushing into the US market with a dedicated American office. They are an CLASSIC ROCK, EXTREME METAL, and HARD CORE label. If you can turn in a really hard edge performance send your myspace or web-site link to Edward’s email.


MANAGEMENT celebrating 20 years in the business this year, with a roster of highly successful acts. Ian is looking for an exciting young band who define the times with their songs and image, in any commercial genre to develop to the same level as the above.


PRODUCTION CO who specialise in mainstream radio-friendly POP as heard on BBC Radio 2 and London's Magic 105.4, are again looking for genuinely superb singers of all styles for one-off session gigs to voice their creations.


LABEL dealing with Indie/Rock orientated bands and solo artists. Distribution is through Universal. Peter is only interested in fully formed UK based bands that have been Together for at least 2 years and built up an audience for their music through lots of gigs, evidenced by a contactable fan-base list and good myspace numbers.


LABEL have been releasing Ambient, Mystical, New Age, Dance and Pop material world-wide for seventeen years and has appeared in Tesco and Amazon best seller lists. Label Manager, Kevin would be interested in licensing suitable finished masters in these areas for release. Kevin is also interested in female vocalists for some one off, no strings, production projects. Please send a CD and full info to


LABEL has been around for about eleven years and releases Deep Funky Tech HOUSE music on Vinyl , CD and download. Laurence is currently in the market for top notch Funky HOUSE tracks to sign or license from anywhere in the world for release on the label. Please only submit with a CD package in the post, no email submissions will be entertained. Send your package to:


MANAGEMENT Jackie is interested in discovering UK based producers & songwriters with commercial appeal, that can produce material for a wide variety of genres and artists. Groups, bands and solo singers with a unique style and exceptional talent. Please submit by email only to


PUBLISHER are looking for high quality artists to represent for promotion and/or publishing into all territories. They have extensive personal contacts world-wide and will seek out all avenues for suitable placement. All genres are considered. Our contracts come into force after a deal is sorted out, before which they are non-exclusive, so music is not tied up unnecessarily. Submissions need to be well recorded and well presented.


MUSIC LIBRARY is always on the lookout for new composers world-wide in the widest range of genres. You can submit a demo and get the opportunity to compose and feature your music in all kinds of productions throughout the world.


MUSIC GROUP provides a single home for Artists, which comprises seven core businesses: Record Company, Publishing, Management, Booking Studios / Production, Events and Fashion/Merchandise. They promote, develop and support the visions of their artists. and are determined not to be tied to one style or preconceived idea, but instead to embrace exceptional music from across the spectrum. MD, Ell, says they offer 360 deals to cover the whole spectrum of your career.


LABEL is ten years old with 100 releases under its belt, operating in the ALT ROCK, EMO, POP-PUNK and HARDCORE areas. David’s interest is simple and universal for music business people “Good Bands that work hard”. Submissions welcome from anywhere in the world on CD please to:


PRODUCTION CO was formed in January 2000 and have signed an exclusive long term distribution deal with BMG. Top priority act is a 5 piece female group who could be interested in a great R&B hit song, in the Pussy Cat Dolls area, for their upcoming album and possible tour to Europe. As a result of a previous feature in Bandit several songs were recorded. A&R Manager, Donovan, says that they are open to submissions from anywhere in the world.


MANAGER has many years experience handling the careers of top line acts. Simon is ready to take on a new act, solo or band across the ROCK, POP, DANCE or URBAN genres. Simon is NOT interested in Heavy Rock or Metal though. Simon is willing to get involved at quite an early stage of an act’s development providing he can identify real talent but obviously the more advanced you are with performance skills, fanbase and profile the better.


LABEL are celebrating its 16th anniversary this year. The labels cover commercial to underground, albums, compilations and singles across the broadest range of genres including HOUSE, ELECTRO, MINIMAL, TRANCE, PROGRESSIVE, TECHNO, HARD DANCE, HARDCORE, POP, LOUNGE, CHILL, BASSLINE, DUBSTEP & more. They are always looking for new music from both new and established artists.


PRODUCTION CO is a new independent production, record and publishing company based in the UK. We focus on developing the best up and coming artists and aim to provide them with the support structure required to succeed in today’s music industry.


LABEL works a lot with break through artists who they consider have something special and will entertain the listening and purchasing audiences. All artists are signed exclusively to the label and the contracts are highly recommended within the industry. Mike says he in interested in established POP artists, for possible management/recording deals, who have experience of performing and who are 'hungry' to be a success and who are willing to work for it. Please submit on CD only to:


USA LABEL are looking to represent electronic artists in the USA on their small independent label, which has distribution through i-tunes and other digital outlets. They are interested in everything from Break Beat to Techno, in fact, all avenues of ELECTRONICA. Submissions are welcome on CD, or you can send MP3 demos.


USA FILM CO is looking for cinematic music to feature in their new webisode and an upcoming indie film. If you have aspirations to break into the world of film or are looking to expose your music nationally, you are welcome to contact Josh with questions about the project and its requirements, or simply send some samples of your work on CD to him.


USA MANAGEMENT provides music industry consultation and are experts when it comes to music and band marketing. The company is actively seeking new talent, from anywhere in the world, for it's roster of PRODUCERS who's past credits include Nickelback, Hootie & The Blowfish, Metallica, Corrosion of Conformity and many more.


USA PUBLISHER had a BIG 30th Birthday this year. They are still distributing new material and are expanding into the Latin Market, as well as Classical, Dance/Club, Sports Comedy, Jazz, & all styles of Vocals/Songs. President, Suzan, says they deal with the Major Network shows & Feature Films market with their music.

USA MUSIC LIBRARY connects musicians with independent film makers seeking music for their next project. These film projects include Film School student projects, small budget Indie Films, Digital Short Films, and TV show pilots. All interested musicians will need to register at the web-site in order to participate, and can find more info there of all the services they offer, both to musicians and filmmakers. To my knowledge, there is no other film music agent addressing film placement in this, niche marketing way. The offer is open to composers and musicians anywhere in the world.

USA LABEL/PUBLISHER has been in the business since 1984 so has lots of experience across all functions. Curtis has four acts signed at the moment. Curtis’ focus is international so he welcomes top class submissions from artists and writers from anywhere in the world who can supply commercial POP, DANCE or DISCO material. Send an mp3 or EPK or CD with just 1-2 songs to begin with please.


USA PUBLISHER is always looking for number one hits! All genres considered. Send your best three songs on CD only. Submission from all over the world are welcome.


USA PUBLISHER/MANAGER specialize in Film and Television placement and are aggressively building their catalogue. Owner, Anthony, tells me "If you are a songwriter, producer, or artist with great songs available, send us a message! We have lots of opportunities for song placements in TV/Film and more...what we need is more great material to pitch." Antony is also a manager with a producer who has topped the Billboard charts and an artist who is working with several major producers on new material, so there may be a management opportunity for the right act as well. ALL GENRES are accepted, with a leaning towards contemporary pop.


USA PUBLISHER has in fact had great success both as a writer and as a producer and has been president of his own publishing companies for over 25 years, but has expanded into film and TV. Currently in development is a feature film, a mini-series, and a Broadway Musical. Apart from writing he can also spot a great song and at the moment he is especially looking for top class POP, DANCE and R&B songs which have good lyrical ideas. Larry tells me you should only send a couple of songs on a CD but must include a lyric sheet for each one as well. Please email first to introduce yourself.