Bandit A&R Newsletter MARCH issue summary

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LABEL based in Birmingham, is interested in new alternative acts from anywhere in the world for a possible record deal. Mark is ONLY interested in PUNK, METAL, ALT GUITAR, ALT ACOUSTIC and ALT COUNTRY - stuff with a definite edge AND you must have done some touring outside your home town as well as put out a self released record, to show your act has some initiative Send your demo on CD only to

MUSIC LIBRARY provides high-quality music for a wide range of clients in advertising, broadcast, film, events, DVD, computer games and online-media. They work with a large number and variety of composers and arrangers, specialise in different music styles and have 20 years of experience working on a large number of films, television productions and commercials. They have 200+ albums of library music in all styles and can also arrange bespoke productions if required. A&R person, Cheryl, says she is interested in receiving top quality demo’s / showreels from composers/producers looking to enter these markets. Send just a few tracks to:

LABEL with its own recording studio facilities. They normally work on 50/50 deals. All artists have a major input on their material, including the marketing and the distribution of it as well. They aim to be the umbrella for a future major record label deal whereby they develop the artist to a certain level and then let the major take it to the next level. The CEO is a producer & songwriter with 10 years experience, starting as an artist but now taking equal or more joy in artist development. He has a strong network of musicians, producers and studio facilities to call on and is looking for URBAN and ALTERNATIVE artists with a hunger to succeed in the music industry. Submit by mp3 or link by email please.

PUBLISHER has rapidly become one of Europe's most innovative independent music publishers. They also have 3 in-house labels. Their catalogue is over 720 copyrights, which includes titles that have reached top 20 in the RM club chart and significant chart positions in the pop charts. Titles are featured on over 30 successful selling albums with chart success in the domestic market being reflected internationally in other major territories. The essential aim is to internationally exploit musical works with a future orientated approach looking at all avenues including Music DVD's, magazine covers promo, online etc.If you are looking for publishing or a label deal please contact by email to introduce yourself first:

PUBLISHER has had hits in the UK and Europe. Ric is interested in auditioning all sorts of songs which have commercial potential and if you happen to be an artist as well, capable of fronting a credible production yourself, Ric's in-house production studio may offer you a deal to make it happen! Send just a couple of songs, along with your biog and photo if you are looking for a production deal as well to:

MANAGEMENT is a top outfit with highly successful chart acts on their roster. They have been established for eight years and have offices in London and Manchester. My contact, Alex, says they are pleased to have achieved 20 #1s internationally. Alex says the focus of the company is ROCK music and he is always on the lookout for the next band who are or who have the potential to be a really Great live band.

MUSIC GROUP started by concentrating its efforts on Artist management and development and has signed artists from UK / Germany / Sweden / Holland and Israel. In 2008 it added a publishing arm and currently looks after 4 exclusive writers and more than 20 non exclusive writers. In 2009 and 2010 three label imprints were launched. CEO says she is interested in MAINSTREAM / COMMERCIAL DANCE, POP, RADIO music masters and/or acts and that they have had a number of dance chart top 10’s so far. She will also consider other styles if the music is tip-top. 50-50 deals are the usual basis for working.

LABEL has been around for three years and specializes in ELECTRONIC / COMPUTER music which fuses electronic and acoustic styles. They enjoy world-wide distribution on CD and digital and have had many entries into download store bestseller lists. Owner, Rowena, says she has about fifteen acts signed to the label and is looking for more music that is different to what she currently has available through new fusions of electronic genres or electro/acoustic genres.

MANAGEMENT tells me he is particularly interested in 'POP WITH A TWIST' and ALTERNATIVE/INDIE artists that don't follow the herd but have a knack of writing accessible songs. He does like to get in early in the development process if he can see potential in what you are doing. US or UK based acts should contact:

MUSIC GROUP was formed in 2007 by Alan and is based in Dublin. As a band manager Alan has lead his band to a Meteor Award nomination, regular national airplay, a US release for their records, track synchs on MTV US shows and a number of festival slots. The Group is a record label, a music publisher an artist management company, and a music distributor - digitally via THE ORCHARD. Alan is keen to audition INDIE ROCK and SINGER / SONGWRITER material either by receiving ONE song by mp3 to his email OR receiving links to your myspace/web-site.

PUBLISHER is the offshoot of xxxx Management. Frank is a songwriter himself with several releases to his credit and also an ex session musician.The publishing offshoot was started five years ago and the plan is to only sign material that they have time to pitch properly to the industry. Send a couple of quality songs in ANY GENRE , either on a CD or via a link to your tracks to:

LABEL offering the very best in cutting-edge ELECTRONICA, DOWN-TEMPO, ACOUSTIC and laid back beats. The label is coming up to its 10th anniversary and though they keep their roster really small they are always on the look out for new and exceptionally talented musicians. Artists must be UK based with a good live following and the publishing must be free to sign as our sync side is very strong and we need both sets of rights to be effective.

LABEL is the home to some of the worlds most cutting edge DJ's and producers from all over the globe. Their mission is simple.... "Great Music, Great Artists, Great Feeling" and that’s what they look to deliver in every single release. Adrian is looking for quality releases, from anywhere in the world, that offer a little something different. He likes innovators of DANCE music, people who look beyond the JP8000 Saw Lead and want to deliver feeling and emotion in their release. Please submit links to your demos

MANAGEMENT handle five acts ranging right across the spectrum from Techno to Classical. Director, Joe, says he is interested in taking on an act in ANY music area but you must be at a stage where things are starting to happen for you in terms of widespread gigs, national press and/or label interest. Joe says they are not a development house but can help you cope with and take advantage of increasing profile.

MUSIC CONSULTANCY company works primarily in the advertising market but also advise and manage music based projects across business and media including advertising, games, new media and film. If people have music they think might work or is well produced / interesting etc then they will give it a listen and possibly put it forward for a certain brief, if they think it would fit.

LABEL will search far and wide to put out the best new ELECTRONICA music on CD and have an independent stance and pioneering spirit. MD, Paul, was a Bandit subscriber some years ago and got his first deal through the newsletter. He tells me that running this successful label, years later, is a direct result of the contacts he made and the chain of events kicked off by being a Bandit subscriber!! Paul is presently looking for submissions. He wants tracks in the ELECTRONIC genre, DANCE, CHILLOUT, EXPERIMENTAL, anything new and interesting. Please send ONE selected track only, on CD format to:

MANAGEMENT manages a string of top producers and engineers who deal mainly with INDIE acts and SINGER / SONGWRITERS . Paul says they are all mostly committed to various projects but there may be scope for a production deal with one of them if the perfect project proposal came along. You would have to be excellent is all respects and have an existing profile in the media and with fans. If you can show this is the case call or send an email first and Paul will send you upload details:

LABEL/PRODUCER is based around the activity of producer John. The company has recently launched a label, distributed by Nova/Universal, to develop new acts. His latest act has achieved #4 and #12 placings in the UK Dance charts. John is interested in INDIE acts and SINGER / SONGWRITERS for a number of production/release deals.

US MUSIC LAW FIRM has worked with many gold and platinum recording acts, producers and songwriters over the years - see the web-site for detailed history/roster. Current up and coming acts being handled are signed too Victory, Hollywood/Disney, Wind Up and J-RCA/Jive. All styles of music are dealt with but with a focus on ROCK, POP & URBAN. Ben 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.

US INTELLECTUAL PROPERY FIRM which also provides Artist Management, Music Publishing, and Consultancy services - are looking to purchase Music Publishing Catalogs and/or Masters of NAME Artists only, primarily with a 3 to 5 year history of reasonable earnings.
US LABEL is looking to expand his roster with some talented R&B and Rap artists that he can market through their distribution channels at Target, Boarders and Mammoth music as well as on-line. Submissions are required on CD please to:

US MUSIC LIBRARY is currently representing (non-exclusively) close to thirty production music libraries and a song catalogue (vocal and instrumental) comprised of tracks from labels, publishers and independent artists. Creative manager, Jean is looking for finished masters for the Production Music Library and from indie bands in the style of known bands from anywhere in the world who control their masters and publishing.

US PUBLISHER is in the market for great Country songs. Although this is a newer company, it is not without major connections. President, Keith, tells me "We have years of music experience, and we know what the industry wants, because we are in contact with them on a regular basis". Whilst the sounds and stylings of country music may change over time, the essential ingredients of a strong but simple melody coupled with meaningful lyric remain constant. If you feel you have a great song, then contact Keith via email or myspace

US LABEL is a smooth Jazz label based in Florida.Co Chairman, Jerry says he would be interested in finding artists with high quality material in this genre for a possible guest slot on the next album by their main act. Jerry says he is looking for "a great melody and song done in the Smooth Jazz genre'..Can be vocal if it gets to the chorus without boring us...If we find a cut to use we will put it on the album.

US PUBLISHER is a new start up business in the Nashville area. Tsvetan has been doing a music business course and is now out to make an impression on the business with his own roster of material and new artists. The genres he will be working are across the HOUSE, PROGRESSIVE, TECHNO, ELECTRO areas and Tsvetan is open to suggestions from anywhere in the world.

US LABEL primary emphasis is on electronic music, widely ranging from underground HOUSE to TRANCE to commercial crossover DANCE music. They are a young and exciting company that has proven itself to be a successful singles based record label releasing high quality music. The label was founded in 2002 with the concept of developing new artists and releasing high quality music throughout the ever-so-changing and fast-paced global music community. Submit your demo on a CD with your bio and/or any information that you think would be helpful for us to get to know you better.

US MANAGER is looking for musicians to form the backing band for an emerging singer. She is currently finishing her second album with a producer who has worked with (Alanis Morrisette, Robin Thicke, Britney Spears, Christina Aguliera etc. She is looking for the right bandmates to get hugely successful with!! This album will be picked up by a major label soon, and immediate local shows (Malls, Town Events, Clubs, Festivals) are already being booked with an eventual national and world tour to follow.To qualify you should be male, in good shape, have a sense of humour and be under 30 years old.