SUMMARY OF BANDIT A&R NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER ISSUE

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UK LABEL is keen to listen to all kinds of UK BASED commercial bands for possible single or album releases and also for live London gigs, as he is also a promoter. The normal deal for releases is a 50/50 split. Please submit exclusively via his myspace page with a link to your music, biog, pics etc.


UK LABEL traces its roots back to 1979. The label has released some classic R&B, Indie and alternative music. The firm are now launching merchandising apparel around their own Fairtrade mark. Demos to:


UK MANAGEMENT aid artists in every step of their career. They have been in business since Nov 2008 and since then have gone from strength to strength. They can offer initial one year deals with the option to extend and is looking for bands/artists who stand out and who have an excellent stage presence. World-wide submissions welcomed. Please send an email to kick off with then send a CD package on invitation.


EUROPEAN LABEL is focusing on HOUSE, TRANCE, ELECTRO, PROGRESSIVE, CLUB, URBAN, GROOVE, or a combination of all of these styles. All releases are quality and cutting-edge dance music productions produced through their very dedicated, talented and inspired DJ/producers and distributed digitally. Maurits tells me they have had chart action in the Netherlands with their acts Shaft and Seductive. He would like to hook up with artists who are like Cascade, Lucas Prata etc. Please submit by email with links to your music.


UK PRODUCER has won various Internet music download site awards and been highly promoted on the DANCE music scene. Damien is looking for established acts/performers or bands who also have experience in producing, to cover material he has already written - samples can be found at the web-site. He is also willing to consider up coming vocalists / acts for production deals using his material or their own on a 70% to the artist and 30% to him deal.


UK LABEL are looking for singers who sound like Estelle, Duffy, Kylie, Beyonce to demo tracks for them . This is paid work if you are suitable candidate.


UK PRODUCTION CO is very interested in working with great vocalists or bands on production deals, not only to record, but also to work on song development/structure so that the end product is a viable, commercial, radio play proposition.


UK LABEL is interested offering development deals to top quality acts in any commercial genre except Heavy Metal. If this is you, send your package over to:


UK MANAGER has been in touch with me again this month with a new opportunity for songwriters! My contact, Kelly, tells me she is in the market for really good WESTLIFE STYLE songs for an emerging artist with interest from Sony Records. This is an URGENT requirement as the artist is slated to start recording an album during September. If you have a song(s) that could work for this artist, send your demo track to:


UK LABEL was set up two years ago to release interesting FOLK and ELECTONICA on CD and Vinyl and have both label and publishing divisions.Mark is keen to audition great musicians in these musical areas from anywhere for possible deals. Please submit by email with links to your music and story


UK LABEL is in the process of creating a venture with a new music magazine which will publish articles on new artists and their releases. Apart from that the label has released products physically and digitally. Adil is keen to hear great music in all commercial genres, submit by email or post


UK ARM OF GERMAN PUBLISHER are re-generating their UK roster and are looking to hook up with songwriters and artists with all genres of commercial songs to build a successful catalogue. David is interested in offering both publishing and master licensing deals to people with suitable material. The German side of the business has been involved in over 100 album releases.


PRODUCER Colin has had numerous successful releases on labels such as Ninja Tune Records, Chrysalis Music, Instinct Records and Century Vista Records (USA) to name a few. Colin is looking to develop artists through production deals and is always interested in hearing new material in the URBAN, REGGAE R&B etc genres. Please submit with your links to his email address.


PRODUCTION CO is looking for POP-SOUL / R&B / FUNK / HIP HOP ARTISTS & PRODUCERS to join our family - AND songs for the forthcoming Tupac Shakur feature film soundtrack. Need...that you can produce good quality Only the best need apply.


EUROPEAN LABEL are not tied to any particular genre as they release ROCK, JAZZ, POP & FUNK. There are also publishing, management and promotions depts.aims to deliver fast and effective reaction to new distribution-channels and promotion-tools made possible by the Internet. The small team is able to offer an efficient and a fair co-operation and will work out personal contracts for and with the musicians. Andy says deals can range from publishing through to complete 360 deals. Please submit by email with your links or an mp3


EUROPEAN LABEL unites 4 labels with a digital distribution service and are always looking for acts and tracks to license for their regular compilations. My contact, Riad, say he operates in the CHILL OUT, DANCE, TECHNO, POP-DANCE and LOUNGE areas


UK MUSIC LIBRARY provide fine quality music for a variety of multimedia purposes. They source and produce all types of music and clear all rights, and organise licences, so you don t have to worry about any legal and administrative aspects. The deals are non-exclusive deals for synchronisation. Jessica says a CD with 2-3 tracks preferred but will listen to mp3s via email if you email first to introduce yourself and ask permission.


UK LABEL are looking for a track [LADY GAGA style] that is totally free of publishing and available to be signed to them for their next International release to coincide with the World Cup in 2010 to be held in South Africa.


UK MUSIC LIBRARY have an eclectic range of new and established commercial artists and bands together with our expanse and variety of recorded catalogue from quality labels combines with comprehensive musical knowledge and expertise to provide an all encompassing service and unbeatable value. would like to invite you to contribute to their exciting new MCPS registered production music catalogue. For more details please visit


UK MANANGER cover many types of music especially POP, SOCA, REGGAE, and BLUES. Director, Donald, says he is interested in taking on excellent new acts as well as established acts, from anywhere in the world, for either management or agency deals. Please email to introduce yourself in the first instance.


US LABEL offers a much needed initiative to benefit bands of ALTERNATIVE ROCK, HARDCORE, SCREAM, METAL, and DEATH METAL genres. Send an introductory email with a link to your web-site or soundclips, or request their simple, non-exclusive consignment agreement.


US WEB-SITE is a new lifestyle web-site, currently seeking unsigned, fresh, and original bands to provide the soundtrack for this innovative social media network, where music and fashion unite.


US LABEL has been around since 1982 and releases up to 5 records a year including compilation projects. They are into FUNK, ELECTONIKA and anything weird but wonderful! They have distribution outlets in the USA, Canada, UK and Germany. Owner, Jimmi, say he is interested in licensing finished masters in these areas but warns its a tough business so be as good as you can and keep trying! Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world on CD only but please drop him an email to say hello first.


US PUBLISHER is releasing NEW up coming musical artist on their parent record label as well as Independent Artist and labels from around the world.They work on a global basis but are only interested in US based artists doing HIP HOP, R&B, POP, ELECTRONIC, ROCK, SOUL, URBAN,or RAP music.


US PUBLISHER was a company geared to the Nashville country scene. It now represents writers in other styles such as POP, R&B, ROCK, DANCE, GOSPEL, film and television. This Music Group is always listening to and open to new writers and songs so they can pitch their catalog to producers, A&R, management, film companies, and artists worldwide. If you have quality songs in these areas, send 3 maximum on CD only, with lyric sheets to:


US WEB-SITE is a digital music company built and run in partnership with students throughout the USA. The company brings together students and music business professionals to develop new products and services to meet the changing, and growing needs of artists, the music industry, and listeners. They want to license your music to be a part of their independent music catalog. It is free to you, completely nonexclusive, and you get paid every time someone downloads your music.


US FILM - a new independent teen-buddy movie, is looking for more upbeat INDIE and ALTERNATIVE music to feature on its soundtrack and soundtrack albums. Bands are invited to send music LINKS ONLY (MP3s or WAVs are not accepted) to


US WEB-SITE is a social music service that lets people create and share custom radio stations. It's the easy way to play the music you want online, legally and free. Join through Bandit and get 100 free plays!


US LABEL NYC's top Urban Independent Digital label. Main focus is to produce, artist develop and micro-market Urban artists to help achieve maximum potential and create a brand for themselves to market into the future. HIP HOP, R&B, POP, ROCK, REGGAE, ELECTRO/DANCE formats. Oscar is looking for more great artists so email with contact details, artist info and mp3 music submission to: